Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing

• ‒ → Remove noise insulation from centre, left and right sides -arrows-
• ‒ Drain coolant .

• ‒ → Detach both connectors -arrows- for radiator fan on bottom left of radiator cowl.

• ‒ → Detach connector -2- from thermostat -F18.

Vehicles with air conditioning:

Note:

To prevent damage to the condenser and refrigerant pipes/hoses, ensure that the pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

• ‒ → Unscrew refrigerant line -1- from cooler.

All models:

• ‒ → Remove coolant hose -1- from top of radiator.
• ‒ Remove the front bumper cover:

=> General Body Assembly, Exterior; Repair group 63; Front bumper; Removing and installing front bumper

Vehicles with air conditioner:

Note:

To prevent damage to the condenser and refrigerant pipes/hoses, ensure that the pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

• ‒ → Unscrew securing bolts -4- of condenser.
• ‒ Suspend condenser at lock carrier using wire loop.

All models:

• ‒ Unscrew bolts -3- of radiator.
• ‒ Unscrew bolts -1- for lock carrier.
• ‒ Slacken bolts -2- two turns.
• ‒ Pull lock carrier carefully forward as far as possible (the help of a 2nd mechanic is required) and lower radiator and fan out of vehicle.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

• ‒ → Fit mountings -3- and -4- on radiator as illustrated.
• ‒ Fit radiator securing bolts (the help of a 2nd mechanic is required).
• ‒ Installing lock carrier with attachments:

=> General Body Assembly, Exterior; Repair group 50; Front body; Removing and installing lock carrier with attachment parts

• ‒ Install the front bumper cover:

=> General Body Assembly, Exterior; Repair group 63; Front bumper; Removing and installing front bumper

• ‒ Top up coolant => Page 19-7.
• ‒ Adjust headlights.

=> Electrical System; Repair group 94; Servicing headlights; Adjusting headlights

Tightening torques