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- (only for vehicles with multitronic/automatic gearbox 01V):

t  Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- or drip tray -V.A.G 1306- Removing   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.

–  Release quick-fasteners -1- and -2- and take off front noise insulation. –  Remove front bumper cover → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.63.

–  Place drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- or drip tray -V.A.G 1306- under engine. Vehicles with coolant drain plug: –  Open coolant drain plug on coolant hose (bottom) at radiator. Vehicles without coolant drain plug: –  Pull out retaining clip -1- for radiator outlet coolant temperature sender -G83--item 2-. –  Pull radiator outlet coolant temperature sender -G83- out of hose connection and drain off coolant.

All vehicles: –  Detach coolant hose (bottom) from radiator -arrow-.

–  Detach top coolant hose from radiator -arrow-.

Vehicles with multitronic/automatic gearbox 01V: –  If fitted, detach cover -1- on right of engine compartment.

–  Disengage solenoid valve 1 for activated charcoal filter system -N80- at air duct. –  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  Remove air duct -2-.   Note

Observe rules for cleanliness when working on automatic gearbox → Rep. gr.00. –  Place used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- underneath. –  Detach ATF pipes (top -arrow- and bottom) from radiator: → Rep. gr.37. –  Tie ATF pipes up onto longitudinal member to prevent fluid escaping.

All vehicles: –  Unbolt air cowls (left and right) at radiator -arrows-.

–  Unclip ambient temperature sensor -G17--item 2- from bracket. –  Unscrew bolts -3- and -4- for power steering cooling pipe; the hydraulic hoses remain attached. –  Detach electrical connector -1- at high-pressure sender -G65-.   WARNING The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened. –  Unscrew securing bolts -arrows- for condenser.   Note To prevent damage to the refrigerant lines, ensure that the pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent. –  Pivot condenser downwards with pipes/hoses attached.

–  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: –  Install front bumper cover → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.63. –  Fill cooling system → Anchor.   Note The coolant in the entire system must be changed if the radiator is renewed. Vehicles with multitronic/automatic gearbox 01V: –  Secure ATF lines → Rep. gr.37. –  Check ATF level → Rep. gr.37. Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Condenser to lock carrier	6
Power steering cooling pipe to lock carrier	9