Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing radiator Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1921-

Removing –  Remove noise insulation panels (centre, left and right) -arrows-. –  Drain off coolant → Chapter.

–  Detach electrical connectors -arrows- for radiator fan on bottom left of radiator cowl.

–  Unplug electrical connector -2- at radiator fan thermal switch -F18-. Vehicles with air conditioning:   WARNING The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened.   Note To prevent damage to the refrigerant lines, ensure that the pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent. –  Detach refrigerant line -1- from radiator.

All models: –  Remove top coolant hose -1- at radiator. –  Remove bumper cover (front) → Rep. Gr.63. Vehicles with air conditioning:   WARNING The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened.   Note To prevent damage to the condenser and refrigerant pipes/hoses, ensure that the pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

–  Remove bolts -4- for condenser. –  Tie up condenser to lock carrier with wire. All models: –  Remove bolts -3- at radiator. –  Unscrew bolts -1- for lock carrier. –  Slacken bolts -2- two turns. –  Carefully move lock carrier to front as far as possible (2nd mechanic required) and remove radiator with radiator fan downwards.

Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note Renew O-rings in coolant hose connections. –  Fit mountings -3- and -4- on radiator as illustrated. –  Fit securing bolts for radiator (the help of a 2nd mechanic is required). –  Install lock carrier with attachments → Rep. Gr.50. –  Install bumper cover (front) → Rep. Gr.63. –  Fill cooling system → Anchor. Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Radiator cowl to radiator	10
Radiator fan thermal switch -F18- to radiator	35
Refrigerant line to radiator	10
Condenser to radiator	10
Radiator to lock carrier	15
Hose clips for coolant hoses	2