A6 Sedan V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998)
Radiator: Service and Repair
Removing
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Remove front bumper.
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Drain coolant at drain plug (arrow).
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Disengage retaining clips on connecting flange (arrow) and disconnect coolant hoses from radiator.
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Disconnect harness connector from coolant fan control thermal switch on radiator (bottom-left).
Vehicles with automatic transmission
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Remove ATF lines/hoses from radiator.
All models
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Detach cooling lines (arrows) for power steering hydraulic fluid.
Vehicles with air conditioning
CAUTION:
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Disconnect A/C refrigerant line brackets and support points only.
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DO NOT open the air conditioning refrigerant circuit.
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Avoid damage from bending. Refrigerant lines kink easily.
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Disconnect air cowls from radiator -4- (left and right-sides).