Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing radiator Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- Removing   Note t  Collect drained coolant in a clean container for re-use or disposal. t  The coolant must be drained off completely if the radiator is renewed.   WARNING Hot steam or hot coolant can escape when expansion tank is opened; cover filler cap with cloth and open carefully. –  Open filler cap on coolant expansion tank. –  Remove front bumper → Rep. Gr.63.

–  Place drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- under engine. –  Turn drain plug -arrow- on radiator anti-clockwise, if necessary fit drain hose to connection.

–  Detach coolant hose from radiator by releasing retaining clip at connecting flange -arrow-.

–  Unplug electrical connector -arrow- at radiator fan thermal switch -F18-/-F54- at bottom left of radiator. Vehicles with automatic gearbox: –  Detach ATF lines from radiator → Rep. Gr.37.

All models: –  Unscrew cooling pipe for power steering hydraulic fluid -arrows- and move clear to side; do not open hydraulic fluid circuit.

–  Unbolt air ducts (left and right) at radiator -4-. –  Unplug electrical connector -3- at low pressure switch for air conditioner -F73-. 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. –  Unscrew securing bolts -1- and -2- for condenser. –  Pull condenser up out of its bracket, pivot to side and secure to right-side front wheel with wire.

All models: –  Disconnect top coolant hose at radiator. –  Release two retaining pins for radiator and pull out upwards -arrows-. –  Swivel radiator forwards by its top edge and remove upwards. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note t  Renew gaskets and seals. t  Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Parts catalogue. Vehicles with automatic gearbox: –  Secure ATF lines to ATF cooler → Rep. Gr.37. –  Check ATF level → Rep. Gr.37. All models: –  Install front bumper → Rep. Gr.63. –  Fill cooling system → Anchor. Tightening torques

Component			Nm
Condenser to radiator			10
Cooling pipe for hydraulic fluid to radiator			10