Oil Cooler: Service and Repair

Oil Cooler

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Used Oil Collecting and Extracting Device (V.A.G 1782)

Removing

- Drain coolant. Refer to => [ Cooling System, Draining and Filling ] Procedures or, in countries with hot climates, remove the After-Run Coolant Pump (V51) => [ After-Run Coolant Pump ] After-Run Coolant Pump.

- Remove bolt - 1 - and nut - 3 - and lock carrier left brace - 2 -.





- Open the clamp and remove the coolant hose - 1 - and, if necessary, - 2 - from the oil cooler.





- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Device (V.A.G 1782) under the engine.

- Remove bolts - arrows - and the oil cooler.

Installing

• Tightening specifications. Refer to => [ Oil Pan, Pump and Cooler Assembly Overview ] Oil Pan, Pump and Cooler Assembly Overview.

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

• Replace the gaskets and seals.

• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps appropriate for the model.

- Install After-Run Coolant Pump (V51). Refer to => [ After-Run Coolant Pump ] After-Run Coolant Pump.

- Install the lock carrier brace.

- Check engine oil.

- Fill with coolant => [ Filling ] Procedures.