Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing charge air cooler Removing   Note If there are slight impressions on the fins, refer to → Chapter.

–  Remove bolts -1, 2, 3, 5-. –  Lift cover -4- above lock carrier and detach from radiator grille -arrow-.

–  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  Detach air duct -1- from intermediate flange -2- for air cleaner housing.

–  Loosen bolts -1- and -2- and detach noise insulation at front bumper cover towards rear.

–  Release retaining clips -arrows A- and detach air intake grille -1- on left and right from bottom section of bumper cover -arrow B-.   Note For illustration purposes, the installation position is shown in the following illustrations with the bumper removed.

–  Release catches -arrows A- and swivel air duct -1- on left and right to centre of vehicle -arrow B-.

–  Release hose clip -arrow- and detach air hose from charge air cooler. –  Remove bolt -1-.

–  Release hose clip -1- and detach air hose from charge air cooler. –  Push catch down -arrow A- and move top of charge air cooler slightly in direction of -arrow B-.

–  Lift charge air cooler off radiator -arrows A- and press in direction of -arrow B-. –  Pull left side of charge air cooler downwards -arrow C- and detach charge air cooler. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note If there are slight impressions on the fins, refer to → Chapter. l  Tightening torques → Chapter „Charge air cooling - exploded view“   Note 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.