Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing radiator cowl

Removing –  Remove engine cover panel -arrows-.

–  Pull cover off air duct (release clips on sides) -arrows-.

–  Release clips on left and right -arrow A- and unclip air duct at bottom -2-. –  Swivel air duct (bottom) slightly to the rear and detach air duct (bottom) from retainers -3-. –  Detach air pipe -1- from air duct (bottom) -arrow B-.

WARNING Risk of injury as the radiator fans may start up automatically. Even when the ignition is switched off, the radiator fans can start up without warning due to accumulated heat in the engine compartment, etc. –  Remove bolts -top arrows- for radiator cowl.   Note t  The bolts -bottom arrows- are removed at a later stage. t  Disregard -item 1-.

–  Remove noise insulation -1- → Rep. gr.50.

–  A3 Cabriolet: Remove noise insulation frame -arrow- → Rep. gr.50.

–  Release hose clips -1- and -2- and remove air hose.

–  Unplug electrical connector -1-. –  Remove bolts -bottom arrows- and take out air cowl downwards. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: l  Tightening torque → Chapter „Radiator and radiator fans - exploded view“ –  Install air hoses with screw-type clips → Fig.. –  Install noise insulation frame (if fitted) and noise insulation panels → Rep. gr.50.