R32 4Motion V6-3.2L (CBRA) (2008)
Heater Core: Removal and Replacement
Heat Exchanger
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Drip tray V.A.G 1306
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Hose clamps up to Dia 40 mm VAS 3093
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Compressed air gun, commercially available
Removing
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Place Drip tray V.A.G 1306 under the engine.
CAUTION:
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Contact with hot engine coolant can cause severe scalding.
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Coolant temperature can be above 100 degrees C with a warm engine. The cooling system is under pressure.
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If necessary, reduce pressure and temperature before repairs.
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Clamp off coolant hoses - 1 - using hose clamps up to Dia 40 mm VAS 3093 and disconnect coolant hoses to heater core.
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Connect a section of hose - A - onto upper connection of heater core.
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Hold a container - B - under the lower connection - C -.
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Using a compressed air gun, carefully blow coolant out of heater core into container - B -.
Depending on the engine, additional parts may need to be removed such as the charge air pipe.
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Slightly loosen (do not remove) screw (6 mm hex socket head) - 1 - on connecting flange between heater core connections.
