Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing oil cooler Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- Removing –  Drain off coolant → Chapter. –  Remove poly V-belt for air conditioner compressor → Chapter.   WARNING The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

–  Unplug electrical connector -1- at air conditioner compressor regulating valve -N280-. –  Remove bolts -arrows- for air conditioner compressor.   Note

To prevent damage to the refrigerant lines, ensure that the pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent. –  Tie up air conditioner compressor onto subframe, leaving refrigerant lines connected -arrow-.

–  Unbolt bracket for A/C compressor -arrows-.

–  Slacken hose clips -arrows- and push clips back along hoses. –  Place used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- under engine. –  Detach rear hose from oil cooler. –  Unfasten bolted joint -1- and detach oil cooler.   Note Caution: oil and coolant will come out. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note t  Renew seals and gaskets. t  Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Parts catalogue. –  Install air conditioner compressor → Air conditioning system; Rep. Gr.87. –  Fit poly V-belt for air conditioner compressor → Anchor. –  Fill up with engine oil and check oil level → Chapter. –  Fill cooling system → Anchor. Tightening torques

Component		Nm
Oil cooler to bracket for power steering pump and oil cooler		25
Bracket for A/C compressor to:	Sump (top section)	22
	Bracket for power steering pump and oil cooler	22