Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing radiator with radiator cowl   Note Radiator and radiator cowl can only be removed and installed together as one unit. Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- for vehicles with multitronic gearbox 0AW/dual clutch gearbox 0B5

t  Engine bung set -VAS 6122- for vehicles with multitronic gearbox 0AW/dual clutch gearbox 0B5

t  Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208-

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

–  Remove impact bar -5- → Rep. gr.63. –  Remove charge air cooler → Chapter.

–  Remove condenser → Rep. gr.87.

–  Audi A4: Remove bracket for mounting for headlight housing → Electrical system; Rep. gr.94.

–  Place drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- beneath engine. –  Remove drain plug -arrow- at connection and drain off coolant. –  Then detach connection from radiator (lift retaining clip).

–  Detach connection from radiator (lift retaining clip -arrow-).

–  Unplug electrical connector -1- and, if fitted, -2- for radiator fan (push retainer to the rear -arrow- and press down release catch).

Vehicles with multitronic gearbox 0AW/dual clutch gearbox 0B5: –  Position used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- below connection point.   Note Observe rules for cleanliness when working on gearbox → Rep. gr.00. –  Unscrew bolts -arrows- and detach ATF lines from radiator.   Note Tie ATF lines up onto longitudinal member to prevent fluid escaping. –  Seal off open pipes/lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung set -VAS 6122-.

All vehicles (continued): –  Lift retaining clips -1- and -2- and detach connection from radiator.

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

–  Release catches -arrows A- and detach air duct -1- on left and right -arrow B-.

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

–  Remove bolts -1- on both sides and detach radiator bracket with radiator from lock carrier -arrow-. –  Slightly lower radiator and detach.

–  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, radiator cowl and radiator fans - exploded view“   Note If there are slight impressions on the fins, refer to → Chapter. –  Attach air duct to intermediate flange for air cleaner housing → Rep. gr.23. –  Vehicles with multitronic gearbox 0AW: Secure ATF lines → Rep. gr.37. –  Vehicles with dual clutch gearbox 0B5: Secure ATF-lines → Rep. gr.34. –  Install charge air cooler → Chapter. –  Audi A4: Install bracket for mounting for headlight → Electrical system; Rep. gr.94. –  Install condenser → Rep. gr.87. –  Install impact bar → Rep. gr.63. –  Connect coolant hose with plug-in connector → Fig.. –  Fill up with coolant → Anchor.   Note The coolant in the entire system must be changed if the radiator is renewed. –  Vehicles with multitronic gearbox 0AW: Check ATF level → Rep. gr.37. –  Vehicles with dual clutch gearbox 0B5: Check ATF level → Rep. gr.34.