Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing radiator cowl

Removing   Note All cable ties which are released or cut open when removing must be fitted in the same position when installing. –  Pull off engine cover panel -arrows-.

–  Detach air cleaner cover -2-, if fitted. –  Remove air duct -1- going to air cleaner housing. –  Pull off bonnet seal at lock carrier.

–  Release fasteners -arrows- and remove toothed belt cover (left and right).

–  Unscrew viscous fan (32 mm).

–  Remove poly V-belt cover -arrows-.   Note Watch position of spacer sleeves for poly V-belt cover.

–  Remove electrical connectors -1- and -2- from bracket. –  Unplug electrical connector -1-. –  Lay wiring harness to radiator fan clear.

–  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.

–  Unplug electrical connector -1- for bonnet lock (bottom section) and move wiring clear. –  Unscrew bolts -arrows- and lift out radiator cowl. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note Fit all cable ties in the original positions when installing. –  Install viscous fan → Chapter. Tightening torques

Component		Nm
Radiator cowl to lock carrier	M6	11
	Panel bolt	2
Poly V-belt cover to bracket		10