engine AUDI TT 2000 8N / 1.G AEB ATW Engines Cooling System Components User Guide

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Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the
following:

- Fill with coolant Page 19
-6 .

WARNING!

The cooling system is pressurized when the
engine is warm. When opening the expansion
tank, wear gloves and other appropriate
protection, cover the cap using a cloth, and
open carefully to relieve system pressure
slowly.
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Radiator, removing and installing


Special tools and equipment
VAG1306 drip tray

Removing

- Remove front bumper.

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WARNING!
The cooling system is pressurized when the engine is warm. When
opening the expansion tank, wear gloves and other appropriate
protection, cover the cap using a cloth, and open carefully to relieve
system pressure slowly. - Unbolt cooling pipe for power steering hydraulic oil (arrows).
- Place VAG1306 drip tray underneath engine.
- Open coolant expansion tank cap.
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Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the
following:

- Fill up with coolant Page 19
-6 .

WARNING!

The cooling system is pressurized when the
engine is warm. When opening the expansion
tank, wear gloves and other appropriate
protection, cover the cap using a cloth, and
open carefully to relieve system pressure
slowly.

Tightening torques

Component
Tightening torques
Condenser to radiator 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
Coolant line to radiator 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
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Cooling system, pressure test


Special tools and equipment

VAG1274 cooling system tester
VAG1274/1 adapter or VAG1274/8 with
VAG1274/9

Test condition:
Engine at operating temperature

WARNING!

The cooling system is pressurized when the
engine is warm. When opening the expansion
tank, wear gloves and other appropriate
protection, cover the cap using a cloth, and
open carefully to relieve system pressure
slowly.

- Open coolant expansion tank cap.

Vehicles with small cap

- Using VAG1274/1 adapter, attach VAG1274 cooling system tester to
coolant expansion tank.
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