Removing and installing engine oil cooler

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Used oil collection and extraction unit - V.A.G 1782-

• Drip tray for workshop hoist - VAS 6208-

• Spring-type clip pliers - VAS 6362-

»Carry out the following work sequence«

Removing

• Remove engine cover panel ⇒ 3 Engine cover panel.
• Remove cowling ⇒ 3.2 Assembly overview - with radiator fan - V7-.
• Connection hose
• Drain coolant ⇒ 19 – Cooling.

• Remove oil filter element.

• Remove coolant hoses. To do this, loosen hose clips -1-.

• Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
• Remove engine oil cooler from housing.

Installing

Install in reverse order.

• Insert new seals into oil free lugs -1- on oil filter bracket.
• Carefully slide engine oil cooler onto centring pins.

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

• Tighten bolts -arrows- diagonally in 3 stages.

• Install oil filter element, replenish engine oil and check oil level ⇒ 1.3 Removing and installing sump.
• Replenish coolant in cooling system, change coolant if engine oil cooler has been renewed ⇒ 1.3.1 Draining.