Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing viscous fan Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Pin wrench -3212-

t  Open-end spanner -3312-

Removing –  Remove noise insulation -arrows-. –  Remove front bumper → Rep. Gr.63. –  Move lock carrier to service position → Rep. Gr.50.

–  Use open-end spanner -3312- to unscrew viscous fan pulley in clockwise direction -arrow- (left-hand thread) while counterholding with pin wrench -3212-. –  Lift out viscous fan.

Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  Use open-end spanner -3312- to secure viscous fan pulley in anti-clockwise direction -arrow- (left-hand thread) while counterholding with pin wrench -3212-. –  Install lock carrier with attachments → Rep. Gr.50. –  Install front bumper → Rep. Gr.63. Tightening torque

Component	Nm
Viscous fan to bearing using torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- and open-end spanner -3312-.	37
Viscous fan to bearing using torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- without open-end spanner -3312-.	70