Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing radiator Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208-

t  Hose clip pliers -VAS 6362-

Removing   Note If there are slight impressions on the fins, refer to → Chapter. –  Remove radiator cowl → Chapter.   WARNING Hot steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding. t  The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. t  To allow pressure to dissipate, cover filler cap on coolant expansion tank with cloth and open carefully. –  Open filler cap on coolant expansion tank.

–  Place drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- beneath engine. –  Disconnect coolant hose -1- (bottom) from radiator (pull out retaining clip).   Note Disregard -item 2-.

–  Disconnect coolant hose -arrow- (top left) from radiator (pull out retaining clip).

–  Remove bolts -arrows- and take out radiator downwards. Installing l  Tightening torques → Chapter Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  Install radiator cowl → Chapter. –  Fill up with coolant → Anchor.