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A4 Mk3

Removing and installing coolant pipes (left-side)
Removing and installing coolant pipes (left-side)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1921-
Removing
–  Drain coolant → Chapter (or in vehicles equipped for a hot climate: remove continued coolant circulation pump -V51- → Chapter).
  W00-0464
–  Remove air conditioner compressor → Rep. Gr.87.
  A87-10578
–  Remove bolts -arrows- and detach bracket for air conditioner compressor.
  A10-10150
–  Remove bolts -arrows-.
–  Disconnect coolant pipes from coolant hoses -1- and -2-.
  Note
For illustration purposes, the installation position is shown with the power steering pump removed.
Installing
l  Tightening torque → Chapter.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
  Note
t  Fit new O-rings.
t  Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Electronic parts catalogue.
–  Clean and smoothen sealing surface for O-ring.
–  Lubricate O-ring with coolant and slide onto coolant pipe.
–  Install bracket for air conditioner compressor → Chapter.
–  Install air conditioner compressor → Rep. Gr.87.
–  Install continued coolant circulation pump -V51- → Chapter.
–  Fill up with coolant → Anchor.
  A19-10022

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