Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing radiator fan -V7- and radiator fan 2 -V177-

Removing –  Unclip air intake hose from air duct -arrows-.

–  Unplug electrical connector at intake air temperature sender 2 -G299--item 2-. –  Detach vacuum hose -1- from actuator for intake air preheater.

–  Pull dipstick -1- out of guide tube. –  Remove the engine cover together with air cleaner housing -arrows-. –  Re-insert dipstick in guide tube.

–  Detach rubber bellows -1- from air duct -2-. –  Release both retainers -arrows- and detach air duct.

–  Unscrew air duct at lock carrier -arrows-.

–  Detach electrical connectors -1- for radiator fans at bottom of radiator cowl. –  Unscrew bolts -arrows-. –  Remove the radiator cowl with both fans from below.

–  Detach electrical connector -1-. –  Move wiring clear. –  Unscrew nuts -arrows- and remove fans. Installing Install in reverse order. Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Radiator fan to radiator cowl	10
Radiator cowl to radiator	10