Using a flat scraper, M6×20 mm studs and sealant remover, this page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 oil separator — remove the noise insulation first.
| Special tools and workshop equipment
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| Commercially available studs, M6x20 mm, qty. 2 |
| Sealant
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue |
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Remove noise insulation
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66. |
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Unscrew bolts -arrow- and push
charge air cooling pump -V188- to one side. |
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Pull off crankcase breather hose -3-. |
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Release fasteners -2--arrow- on
cover -1- for oil separator and
detach cover. |
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Loosen and unscrew bolts in the sequence
-9 … 1-. |
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Carefully release oil separator from bonded joint. |
| Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the
following: |
 Note
| Danger of soiling lubrication system. |
| Cover open parts of engine. |
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Remove sealant residues from cylinder block with a flat
scraper. |
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Remove any oil and grease from sealing surfaces. |
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Screw 2 M6x20 mm studs a few turns into holes
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| Observe expiry date of sealing compound. |
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Cut off nozzle on tube at front marking (diameter of nozzle
approx. 2.0 mm). |
| Danger of blocking lubrication system with excess sealant. |
| Do not apply sealant bead thicker than specified. |
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Apply bead of sealant -arrow-
onto clean sealing surface of oil separator as shown in
illustration. |
| Width of sealant bead: 2.0 mm |
| The oil separator must be installed within 5 minutes after
applying the sealant. |
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Fit oil separator onto studs -arrows-
and push it onto crankcase. |
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Oil separator, specified torque and tightening sequence
→ Fig. |
| Further installation steps are carried out in the reverse
order; note the following: |
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Install noise insulation
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66. |
| Oil separator - specified torque and sequence
→ Fig. „“Oil separator - tightening torque and sequence”“ |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - electric coolant pump“ |
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Questions & answers
Removing and installing oil separator — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I remove the Golf Mk7 1.4 TSI oil separator?
Remove the valve cover or intake manifold for access, disconnect the breather hose, unbolt and remove the separator.
1 -
Hose
For crankcase breather
2 -
Cover
For oil separator
3 -
Oil separator
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