SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing engine oil cooler Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208-

t  Pliers for spring-loaded band-type clamps -VAS 6499-, see equivalent → Anchor t  Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- »Carry out the following work sequence« Removal: –  Remove engine cover panel → Chapter. –  Remove cowling → Chapter. –  Drain coolant → Chapter. –  Remove 4/2-way valve → Chapter.

–  Remove oil filter element.

–  Release hose clip -1- and detach coolant hose.

–  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  Separate the engine oil cooler from its holder on the housing. Installation   Note t  Replace: Replace gaskets, seals and O-rings. t  Hose connections and air pipes and hoses must be free from oil and grease before fitting. t  Fix: all hose unions with hose clamps the same as those of the series → Spare parts catalogue. Installation is in the reverse sequence of removal.

–  Without applying oil, fit the new seals in the lugs -arrow- in the oil filter holder. –  Carefully slide engine oil cooler onto centring pins.

–  Press oil cooler on until it is flush -1- with end of centring pins. –  Fit new bolts and screw in until heads make contact.

–  Tighten bolts -arrows- diagonally in 3 stages. t  Step 1: Screw in hand-tight t  Step 2: Tighten to 5 Nm t  Step 3: Tighten to 11 Nm –  Install oil filter element, replenish engine oil and check oil level → Chapter. –  Replenish coolant in cooling system, change coolant if engine oil cooler has been renewed → Chapter.