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   Note If there are slight impressions on the fins, refer to → Chapter. –  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-. –  Place drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- beneath engine.   WARNING Hot steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding. t  The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. t  To allow pressure to dissipate, cover filler cap on expansion tank with cloth and open carefully. –  Open filler cap on expansion tank.

–  Turn drain plug -arrow- on radiator anti-clockwise, if necessary fit drain hose to connection.

–  Lift retaining clip -arrow- and disconnect coolant hoses from radiator. –  On vehicles with automatic gearbox, detach ATF pipes from radiator → Rep. Gr.37.

–  Detach air ducts (left and right) from radiator -4-.   WARNING Risk of injury caused by refrigerant. The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened. –  Remove bolts -1- and -2- for condenser. –  Unplug connector -3- at air conditioning system pressure switch -F129-.   Caution Make sure that condenser and refrigerant pipes and hoses are not damaged. Do NOT stretch, kink or bend refrigerant lines and hoses. –  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: –  On vehicles with automatic gearbox, secure ATF pipes and check ATF level → Rep. Gr.37.

–  Connect coolant hose to radiator with plug-in connector. –  Remove old O-ring -2- from coolant hose -3-. –  Lightly lubricate new O-ring with coolant and fit O-ring in coolant hose. –  Press coolant hose onto radiator -1- until it engages with a click. –  Press coolant hose in again and then pull to check that plug-in connector is correctly engaged. –  Install front bumper → Rep. Gr.63. –  Fill up with coolant → Anchor. Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Condenser to radiator	10
Cooling pipe to radiator	10