Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing charge air cooler

Removing –  Remove lock carrier cover -4- → Rep. gr.63.

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

–  Remove end plate at bumper cover → Rep. gr.63. –  A4 allroad: remove front bumper → Rep. gr.63.

–  Remove air intake grille -1- on both sides → Rep. gr.63.   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: Tightening torques: l  → Chapter „Charge air cooler - exploded view“. l  → Fig. „„Installing air hoses with screw-type clips““.   Note t  If there are slight impressions on the fins, refer to → Chapter. t  Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Electronic parts catalogue. –  Install bumper and closure plate at bumper cover → Rep. gr.63. –  Attach air duct to intermediate flange for air cleaner housing → Rep. gr.23. –  Install lock carrier cover → Rep. gr.63.