Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing radiator Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- (for vehicles with automatic gearbox)

t  Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208-

Removing –  Remove front bumper → Rep. Gr.63. –  Remove air duct in front of charge air cooler -arrows-.

–  Detach cooling pipe for power steering hydraulic fluid -arrows-.   Note Collect drained coolant in a clean container for re-use or disposal.   WARNING Hot steam or hot coolant can escape when expansion tank is opened; cover filler cap with cloth and open carefully. –  Open filler cap on coolant expansion tank.

–  Place drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- beneath engine. –  Open drain plug -arrow- on radiator, if necessary fit drain hose to connection.

–  Detach coolant hose at bottom of radiator -arrow-.

–  Detach coolant hose at top of radiator -arrow-.

Vehicles with automatic gearbox: –  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  Remove air duct -1 and 2-.   Note Observe rules for cleanliness when working on automatic gearbox → Rep. Gr.37. –  Place used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- underneath. –  Detach ATF pipes from radiator → Rep. Gr.37. –  Tie ATF pipes up onto longitudinal member to prevent fluid escaping. All models:   WARNING The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened.   Note To prevent damage to the condenser and refrigerant pipes/hoses, ensure that the pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

–  Detach air cowls from radiator -4- (left and right). –  Remove bolts -1 and 2- for condenser. –  Unplug electrical connector -3- at air conditioner pressure switch -F129-. –  Pull condenser up out of its bracket, pivot to side and secure to right-side front wheel with wire.   Note Protect wing panels from damage.

–  Release two retaining pins for radiator and pull out upwards -arrows-. –  Swivel radiator forwards and lift off. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: Vehicles with automatic gearbox: –  Secure ATF pipes → Rep. Gr.37. All models: –  Install front bumper → Rep. Gr.63. –  Fill up with coolant → Anchor.   Note The coolant in the entire system must be changed if the radiator is renewed. Vehicles with automatic gearbox: –  Check ATF level → Rep. Gr.37. Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Condenser to radiator	10
Cooling pipe for power steering hydraulic fluid to radiator	10
Hose clips for coolant hoses	2