Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing radiator cowl - Audi A5 Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208-

Removing –  Remove front noise insulation -1- → Rep. gr.66.

–  Place drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- beneath engine. –  Remove drain plug -1- and drain off coolant. –  Then disconnect coolant hose -2- from radiator (pull out retaining clip).

WARNING Risk of injury as the radiator fans may start up automatically. Unplug electrical connectors before starting to work in the area of radiator cowl. –  Take electrical connector -1- for radiator fan out of bracket and unplug connector (push retainer to the rear -arrow- and press down release catch).

–  Loosen bolts -1- and -2- and detach end plate at bumper cover towards rear.

–  Remove bolts -1- on both sides.   Note Disregard -arrow-.

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

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

–  Release retaining clips -arrows A- and detach air intake grille -1- on left and right from bottom section of bumper cover -arrow B-.

–  Release hose clip -arrow- and detach air hose from charge air cooler.   Note Disregard -item 1-.

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

–  Lift retaining clips -1- and -2- and detach connection from radiator.

–  Release retaining pins for radiator on both sides and pull out upwards -arrows-.

–  Move left side of radiator to front -arrow B-, then press to left -arrow C- and then move forward on right side -arrow A-.

–  Press locking tabs on left and right sides of radiator cowl -arrow- and at the same time lift radiator cowl off radiator. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: l  Tightening torque → Chapter „Radiator and radiator fan - exploded view“   Note Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Electronic parts catalogue. –  Attach air duct to intermediate flange for air cleaner housing → Rep. gr.23. –  Install air hoses with screw-type clips → Fig.. –  Install lock carrier cover → Rep. gr.63. –  Install end plate at bumper cover → Rep. gr.63. –  Attach connection with plug-in connector → Fig.. –  Fill up with coolant → Anchor.