Removing and installing hydraulic fluid cooler (vehicles with dynamic steering and vehicles with 8-cylinder FSI engine)
Removing and installing hydraulic fluid cooler (vehicles with dynamic steering and vehicles with 8-cylinder FSI engine)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
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Hose clamps up to 25 mm Ø -3094-
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Hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1275-
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Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208-
Removing
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Remove bolts -1, 2, 3, 5- to detach cover -4- for lock carrier (front) → Rep. gr.50.
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Lift cover -4- for lock carrier -arrow- and unhook at radiator grille → Rep. gr.50.
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Clamp off hydraulic lines -5- and -6- with hose clamps up to Ø 25 mm -3094-.
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Remove hose clips -3- and -4-.
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Disconnect hydraulic lines -5- and -6- from hydraulic fluid cooler.
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Release retainers -3-, tilt top section of hydraulic fluid cooler -1- forwards slightly and lift cooler out of brackets -2- at air conditioner condenser.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence. Note the following points:
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Markings -2- on hoses should face the top (»12 o'clock« position).