A3 Quattro V6-3.2L (BUB) (2008)
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Disconnect electrical harness connectors - 1 - for coolant fans at bottom on fan shroud.
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Remove mounting bolts for fan shroud at bottom - bottom arrows -.
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Pull out fan shroud downward with both fans.
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Remove left and right air ducts from radiator.
CAUTION!
The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened.
‹› To prevent damage to condenser and also to the refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.
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Remove condenser mounting bolts - 2 -.
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Remove bolts - 1 - at radiator.
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Swing radiator slightly toward rear.
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Disengage radiator upward and remove downward.
Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:
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Install the front bumper cover.
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Install Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump. Refer to => [ Secondary Air Injection Pump ] See: Powertrain Management/Emission Control
Systems/Air Injection/Air Injection Pump/Service and Repair.