Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing fuel cooler Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1275- t  Drip tray

Removing Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter.   Note The fuel cooler is located under the vehicle (right-side). –  Remove cover panel at rear right of fuel tank -arrows-.

–  Remove underbody cover (right-side) -2- and the short cover panel behind it.   Note Disregard -item 1-. –  Place drip tray below underbody. Vehicles with 4-cylinder engine:   WARNING t  The fuel system is pressurised. Before opening the system place a clean cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the connection. t  In extreme cases the fuel lines and the fuel can reach a temperature of 100 °C on vehicles with unit injector engine. Allow the fuel to cool down before disconnecting the lines - danger of scalding. t  Wear protective gloves. t  Wear safety goggles.

–  Disconnect supply pipe -1- (black) and return pipe -2- (blue) from the front right of the fuel tank by pressing the release tabs. –  Catch escaping fuel.

Vehicles with 6-cylinder engine:   WARNING The fuel system is pressurised. Before opening the system place a clean cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the connection. –  Disconnect fuel lines -1- and -2- at rear of fuel cooler. –  Catch escaping fuel.

All models: –  Disconnect fuel return pipe -2- and fuel supply pipe -3- at front of fuel cooler -4-. –  Unscrew nuts -1- (3x) and take out fuel cooler. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Parts catalogue. Tightening torque

Component	Nm
Fuel cooler to underbody	5