Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Auxiliary heater

Removing and installing coolant pipes for auxiliary heater

In this manual: Auxiliary heater
General body repairs, exterior — 230General body repairs, interior — 279General information, paint — 133Vechile- specific paint information — 27Heating, air conditioning — 156Auxiliary heater — 58Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a — 1297- speed dual clutch gearbox 0CW — 544- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger) — 182Fuel supply system - Petrol engines — 59Running gear, axles, steering — 221Brake system — 92Wheels and Tyres guide — 12Guide for using trailers — 11Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information — 121Brake system (hybrid) — 73Electrical system — 326Communication — 65Electrical system, general information — 111
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Tightening torque found on this page

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410- (4…20 N·m)
Removing and installing coolant pipes for auxiliary heater

Hose clamps, up to 25 mm -3094-
Removing and installing coolant pipes for auxiliary heater

Pliers for spring-type clips -VAS 5024A-
Removing and installing coolant pipes for auxiliary heater

Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208-

Note

If the coolant circuit is opened, it must be bled → Rep. gr.19.

If the drive motor is warm, then the cooling system is pressurised. If necessary, release pressure before carrying out repairs.

Removing

  • Remove front noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.
  • Clamp off coolant hoses using hose clamps to 25 mm -3094-.
Note

The illustration shows 2 different versions:

-I- Vehicles with petrol engine.

-II- Vehicles with diesel engine.

The removal and installation procedure is identical for both versions.

Danger of scalding due to steam and hot coolant. There is a risk of injury to the skin and parts of the body due to scalding.Release pressure by pressing pressure relief valve on cooling system tester until the gauge shows a pressure of 0.
Removing and installing coolant pipes for auxiliary heater
  • Loosen spring-type clip -3-.
  • If fitted (only on specific vehicles), slide protective grommet -6- to one side.
  • Unclip coolant hoses -4- and pull them off coolant pipes -1- and -5-.
  • Unscrew nuts -2-.
  • Remove coolant pipes -1- and -5-.

Installing

  • Install in reverse order.

Specified torque
Removing and installing coolant pipes for auxiliary heater
Component to be tightened Specified torque
Collar nut 8 N·m
Nose insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.

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