Radiator, removing and installing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Audi A8, 2009 Audi A8, 2008 Audi A8, and 2007 Audi A8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Removing
- Remove front sound insulation by loosening fasteners - 1 -.
NOTE:
- Ignore items - 2, 3, 4 -.
- Remove coolant hoses - 1 and 2 - from radiator by pulling clips out slightly.
- Remove upper coolant hose from radiator - arrow - by pulling clips out slightly.
- Remove Outside Air Temperature Sensor G17 - 4 -.
- Disconnect electrical connectors - 1, 2, 3 -.
- Free up wiring harness.
- On a vehicle with distance regulation, disconnect electrical connector on Distance Regulation Control Module J428 - 5 -.
- Remove bolts - arrows - and remove bumper with braces.
NOTE:
- Ignore items - 1 and 2 -.
CAUTION:
Risk of injury from refrigerant.
- The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened.
CAUTION:
Risk of damage to condenser and refrigerant lines and hoses.
- Do not stretch, kink or bend coolant lines and hoses.
- Remove bolts - arrows -.
- Pivot condenser with power steering cooler downward.
- Tie up condenser to engine.
- Remove both brackets for radiator - arrows -.
- Pivot upper radiator forward slightly and lift it out from lock carrier.
Installing
- Tightening torques → Radiator and coolant fan, assembly overview .
Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:
- Install front bumper cover → 63 - BUMPERS .
- Fill with coolant → Filling .
NOTE:
- Complete coolant must be replaced if the radiator was replaced.