Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing coolant pipes (front left) Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Hose clamps for hoses up to 25 mm -3094-

t  Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208-

t  Hose clip pliers -VAS 6362-

Removing –  Lift off engine cover panel (front) -1-.

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

WARNING Hot steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding. t  The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. t  To allow pressure to dissipate, cover filler cap on coolant expansion tank with cloth and open carefully. –  Open filler cap on coolant expansion tank. –  Place drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- beneath engine.   Note For illustration purposes, the installation position is shown in the following illustrations with the engine removed.

Vehicles with coolant pipes (front left) (version 1): –  Clamp off coolant hoses using hose clamps -3094-, release hose clips -1- and -3- and disconnect coolant hoses from coolant pipes (front left). –  Remove bolts -2-.

Vehicles with coolant pipes (front left) (version 2): –  Clamp off coolant hoses using hose clamps -3094-, release hose clips -arrows- and disconnect coolant hoses from coolant pipes (front left). –  Remove bolt -1-.

All vehicles (continued): –  Release hose clips -1- and detach coolant hoses from coolant pipes at supercharger. –  Remove bolt -2-. –  Detach coolant pipes (front left) from below. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: l  Tightening torques → Chapter „Coolant pipes - exploded view“   Note Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Electronic parts catalogue. –  Fill up with coolant → Anchor. –  Install noise insulation panels → Rep. gr.50.