Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing charge air cooler
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| Hose clamps up to 25 mm -3094- |
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| Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- |
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| Hose clip pliers -VAS 6362- |
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Remove radiator cowl
→ Chapter. |
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Open clip -1- and push hose
-arrow- to one side. |
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Disconnect connector -1-. |
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Remove air conditioner compressor from bracket
-arrows- and tie it up
→ Air conditioner compressor; Removing and installing air
conditioner compressor from and to bracket; Rep. gr.87. |
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Set drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- underneath. |
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Clamp off coolant hoses at charge air cooler with hose
clamps -3094-. |
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Release hose clips -1- and
detach coolant hoses. |
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Pull charge air cooler -1-
evenly towards front (in -direction of
arrow-) out of intake manifold. |
| Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the
following: |
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Fit sealing lip -1- in
-direction of arrow- onto charge
air cooler -2-. |
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Insert new gasket into groove on intake manifold. |
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Tighten bolts -arrows-
alternately and diagonally working from centre outwards. |
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Install hose clips -1-. |
 Note
| If there are minor dents in the fins, refer to
→ Chapter. |
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Install radiator cowl
→ Chapter. |
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Check coolant level
→ Anchor. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - charge air system“ |
| → Heating, air conditioning system; Rep. gr.87 |
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Charge pressure sender -GX26- consists of
Charge air pressure sender -G31-
Intake air temperature sender -G42-
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Charge air system tester -V.A.G 1687-
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Other materials:
Checking vacuum generation
Note
The average air pressure of the earth's atmosphere at sea
level is 1013 mbar and decreases steeply as the altitude
increases (approx. 100 mbar/1,000 m altitude). Local and time
fluctuations also influence vacuum generation.
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Assembly overview - charge air system
Note
Check all air hoses and pipes for firm seating and leaks before
carrying out tests or repairs.
Observe rules for cleanliness
→ Chapter.
1 -
Coolant hose
2 -
Bolt
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Checklist
In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related
legislation apply that may differ from the construction of the vehicle. Volkswagen
recommends that you visit your Volkswagen dealership before travelling abroad
to find out about any legal requirements and the following is ...
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Removing and installing charge pressure sender -GX26-
Checking charge air system for leaks