Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing charge air cooler   Note Check all hoses and pipes for correct fitting and leakage before carrying out tests or repairs.

Removing –  Vehicles with auxiliary heater: remove bolts -arrows- securing exhaust pipe for auxiliary/additional heater to noise insulation.

–  Release quick-fasteners -1- and -2- and take off front noise insulation. Leave rear noise insulation in position. –  Remove bumper cover (front) → Rep. Gr.63. –  Move lock carrier to service position → Rep. Gr.50.

–  Remove air intake hose from charge air cooler -arrow-.

–  Remove air duct in front of charge air cooler -arrows-.

–  Detach bottom air intake hose -1- from charge air cooler.   Caution The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened. –  Disengage refrigerant line at bracket -2-. –  Disengage charge air cooler and take out from underneath. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note t  Charge air system must be free of leaks. t  Hose connections and hoses for charge air system must be free of oil and grease before assembly. t  Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Electronic parts catalogue. t  To ensure that the charge air hoses can be properly secured at their connections, spray rust remover onto the worm thread of used hose clips before installing. –  Install lock carrier with attachments → Rep. Gr.50. –  Install bumper cover (front) → Rep. Gr.63. Tightening torques

Component		Nm
Hose clips	Width 9 mm	3
	Width 13 mm	5.5