Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing mounting for torque reaction support Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782-

t  Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- Removing –  Extract hydraulic fluid for power steering from reservoir using used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782-.   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 right wheel → Rep. Gr.44. –  Release bolts or quick-release fasteners -1- and -2- and take off front noise insulation. –  Remove front right wheel housing liner → Rep. Gr.66. –  Remove bumper cover (front) → Rep. Gr.63.

–  Remove air duct (right-side) -arrow- in front of auxiliary radiator. –  Drain engine oil → Booklet803 or → Booklet805.

–  Position used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- below connection point. –  Unscrew bolts -arrows- on engine oil cooler pipes at top section of sump. –  Pull oil pipes out of top section of sump. –  Seal off open pipes/lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung set -VAS 6122-.

–  Remove air duct (left-side) -arrow- in front of auxiliary radiator.

–  Remove bolt -arrow- on top bracket for auxiliary radiator at left of lock carrier.

–  Place drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- under engine. –  Unscrew drain plug -arrow- at thermostat housing and drain off coolant at engine.

–  Also remove drain plug -arrow- on front coolant pipe and drain remaining coolant.

–  Release hose clip -arrow- and detach coolant hose (bottom) from radiator.

–  Place used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- under engine. –  Detach hydraulic lines going to cooling pipes (rear left) at lock carrier -arrows-.

–  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  Remove air ducts -1- and -2-.

–  Disconnect coolant hose (top) -arrow- from radiator.

–  Remove cover -1- on left side of engine compartment.

–  Detach electrical connectors -1- and -2- from bracket and unplug. –  Move wiring going to lock carrier clear.

–  Unplug electrical connector -arrow- for headlights on both sides.

–  Unplug electrical connector -arrow- for airbag sensors (left and right) at lock carrier. –  Move wiring clear. –  Detach cable for bonnet at lock carrier → Rep. Gr.55.

–  Unplug electrical connector -arrow- for fan (right-side).

–  Unscrew bolts -arrows- at air ducts (left and right) at radiator.   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. –  Detach electrical connector -1- at high-pressure sender -G65-. –  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  Detach condenser and pivot downwards (pipes/hoses remain connected).

–  Detach coolant hose (right-side) -arrow- from radiator.

–  Remove bolts -arrows- at lock carrier (left and right). –  Remove engine compartment seal from lock carrier and wing panel flanges.

–  Unscrew bolts from impact absorbers -arrows- (left and right).   Note A second mechanic is required for removing the lock carrier. –  Remove lock carrier and place down in a secure position.

–  Remove bolt -1- on bracket for coolant pipe. –  Release hose clip and detach coolant hose -2-.

–  Remove bolts -1 ... 3-. –  Remove bracket for torque reaction support.

–  Unscrew nut -arrow- and detach mounting for torque reaction support.

Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Parts catalogue. –  Insert compensating plates -2- of required thickness in gap between bracket for torque reaction support -3- and longitudinal member -1-; for correct type of compensating plates refer to → Electronic parts catalogue.   Note You can also use two compensating plates. –  Install lock carrier with attachments → Rep. Gr.50. –  Install bumper cover (front) → Rep. Gr.63. –  Before starting engine, top up hydraulic fluid in power steering reservoir → Rep. Gr.48.   Note The power steering pump must not be run when dry. –  Fill up with engine oil and check oil level → Booklet803 or → Booklet805. –  Fill cooling system → Anchor. –  Adjust headlights → Booklet803 or → Booklet805. Tightening torques → Chapter