Q7 Quattro V6-3.6L (BHK) (2007)
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Clamp off coolant hoses to heater core of heating and A/C unit (e.g. using hose clamps up to dia. 25 mm (3094)) and remove them.
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Release grommet - C - from plenum chamber rear wall and slide grommet - C - into passenger compartment.
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Insert one section each of hose - A - and - B - on to both connections to heater core.
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Hold a container - C - under hose of lower connection - B -.
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Using a compressed air gun - D -, carefully blow coolant out of heater core (into container - C -) via hose - A -.
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Remove entire instrument panel with instrument panel cross member.
‹› To prevent the instrument panel shell from damage, instrument panel should be placed on a clean work bench which is covered with clean
cardboard.
Removing
‹› Take note during removal of the length and assignment of bolts for re-installation.
‹› All cable ties opened or cut during air conditioner removal must be reinstalled at the same locations during installation.
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Preparatory work to remove front heating & A/C unit has been performed.
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Remove air ducts to footwell vents - A - and - B -.