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Golf Mk5

Removing and installing charge air cooler (Golf, Golf Plus, Touran)
   
Removing and installing charge air cooler (Golf, Golf Plus, Touran)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Refractometer -T10007-
t  Hose clip pliers -VAS 6340-
t  Torque wrench (5…50 Nm) -V.A.G 1331-

Removing
–  Bring lock carrier into service position → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.
–  Drain coolant → Chapter.
–  Pull coolant hoses off radiator.
–  Pull connectors off thermal switch and radiator fan.
–  Remove radiator securing bolts and remove radiator with fan downwards.
  Note
To prevent damage to condenser or to refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.
–  Remove retaining clamp(s) for refrigerant lines.
   
–  Unscrew securing bolts -arrows-.
–  Remove securing bolts from side bearing.
–  Remove charge air cooler downwards.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing, note the following:
Filling with new coolant → Chapter.
Specified torques:
  N19-10261
ComponentNm
Cowling to radiator5
Radiator to charge air cooler5
Charge air cooler to condenser5

   

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