Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing coolant pipe (top front) Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208-

t  Hose clip pliers -VAS 6340-

t  Hose clip pliers -VAS 6362-

Removing –  Drain coolant → Chapter. –  Remove air cleaner housing → Rep. gr.23.

WARNING Risk of injury as the radiator fans may start up automatically. Even when the ignition is switched off, the radiator fans can start up without warning due to accumulated heat in the engine compartment, etc. –  Move clear wiring harnesses -arrows- and electrical connector -1- at bracket.

–  Release hose clips -1- and -2- and remove air hose.

–  Remove bolts -2, 5- and -arrows-. –  Using removal lever -80 - 200-, move clear electrical wiring and hoses at air pipe (left-side). –  Loosen hose clip -3- and detach air pipe (left-side).   Note Disregard -items 1, 4-.

–  Unplug electrical connector -3-. –  Place drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- beneath engine. –  Remove bolts -2-. –  Release hose clip -1- and detach coolant hose, push connection to one side.

–  Move coolant hose -3- clear. –  Remove bolts -2-. –  Loosen hose clip -1- and detach front coolant pipe upwards. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: l  Tightening torques → Chapter „Coolant pipes, coolant temperature senders, coolant circulation pump - exploded view“   Note Fit new O-ring. –  Install air cleaner housing → Rep. gr.23. –  Install air pipe → Chapter. –  Fill up with coolant → Anchor.