Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing radiator Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- Removing –  Drain coolant → Chapter.

–  Remove air cleaner housing → Rep. gr.23. –  Remove radiator cowl → Chapter.

–  Remove bolts -arrows- and detach air duct from lock carrier.

–  Lift retaining clip -arrow- and disconnect coolant hose (top left) from radiator.

–  Unplug electrical connector -A- at high-pressure sender -G65--item B-.   Note Disregard -item C-.

–  Unplug electrical connector -2- at throttle valve module -J338--arrow-.   Note Disregard -items 1, 3, 4-. –  Detach sealing lip at lock carrier (top).

–  Place drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- beneath engine. –  Remove bolts -arrows- at rear and lift out radiator. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: l  Tightening torque → Chapter „Radiator and radiator fans - exploded view“   Note t  If there are slight impressions on the fins, refer to → Chapter. t  Renew seals and O-rings. t  Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Electronic parts catalogue. –  Install radiator cowl → Chapter. –  Install air cleaner housing → Rep. gr.23. –  Connect coolant hose with plug-in connector to radiator → Fig.. –  Fill cooling system → Anchor.