Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A4 Cabriolet Mk2 > Power unit | 4-cylinder TDI unit injector engine (1.9 ltr.; 2.0 ltr. 2-valve), mechanics | Engine cooling | Cooling system | Removing and installing radiator cowl

Removing and installing radiator cowl - vehicles from 11.2004 onwards

Removing

Note

All cable ties which are released or cut open when removing must be fitted in the same position when installing.

–	Vehicles with auxiliary heater: remove bolts -arrows- securing exhaust pipe for auxiliary/additional heater to noise insulation.

–	Release quick-fasteners -1- and -2- and take off front noise insulation. Leave rear noise insulation in position.

–	Remove bumper cover (front) → Rep. Gr.63.

–	Move lock carrier to service position → Rep. Gr.50.

–	Unclip cover caps.

–	Unscrew nuts -arrows- and detach engine cover panel.

–	Remove insulation beneath cover panel (if fitted).

–	Detach electrical connectors -1- and -2- from bracket and unplug.

–	Move wiring clear.

–	Unplug electrical connector -1- for bonnet lock and move wiring clear.

–	Unscrew bolts -arrows- and lift out radiator cowl.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

–	Install lock carrier with attachments → Rep. Gr.50.

–	Install bumper cover (front) → Rep. Gr.63.

Tightening torques

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