A4 Quattro Sedan V6-2.8L (ACK) (1997)
Radiator: Service and Repair
Removing
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Remove front bumper.
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Drain coolant at drain plug (arrow). Refer to Cooling system, draining and refilling.
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Disconnect coolant hoses at radiator, unhinge clamp from connection flange (arrow).
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Disconnect connector from temperature switch at bottom left of radiator.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
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Remove ATF lines from radiator.
All models
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Unbolt power steering hydraulic oil cooling line (arrows).
Vehicles with air conditioning
CAUTION:
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DO NOT open the air conditioning refrigerant circuit.
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Disconnect A/C refrigerant lines at brackets and support points only.
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Avoid damage from bending. Refrigerant lines kink easily.
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Unbolt air guides at radiator -4- on left and right-sides.