SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing coolant pipes (front) Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Hose clip pliers -VAS 6362-

t  Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- Removing:   WARNING When the engine is warm, the cooling system is under pressure! Hot steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding. Cover filler cap on coolant expansion tank with a cloth and open carefully to dissipate pressure. –  Open filler cap on coolant expansion tank. –  Remove the air filter housing → Chapter.

–  Release hose clip -2-. –  Remove bolt -4-. –  Disconnect electrical connector -arrow- and move wiring clear. –  Remove noise insulation → Bodywork, exterior fitting work; Rep. gr.50

–  Remove charge air hose -A- and seal charge air cooler with a clean cloth.

–  Remove bolt -1- and take out air pipe downwards.

–  Place drip tray for workshop cranes -VAS 6208- beneath engine. –  Disconnect coolant hoses from continued coolant circulation pump -V51--arrows-.

–  Unscrew bolts -1 and 2- and disconnect coolant pipes (front) from coolant hoses -arrows-. Installing: l  Tightening torques → Chapter Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note t  Renew gaskets and seals. t  Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → ETKA (electronic parts catalogue). –  Assembly of charge air hoses → Chapter.