Coolant Shut-Off Valve, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Audi Q7, 2014 Audi Q7, and 2013 Audi Q7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Remove the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR). Refer to EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the engine oil cooler. Refer to ENGINE OIL COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the screw-type clamp -1-.

Fig 1: EGR Pipe At Turbocharger - Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the bolts -2 and 3- and remove the exhaust gas recirculation pipe at the turbocharger.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the shut-off valve with the coolant connections -3-.

Fig 2: Coolant Connections, Vacuum Hose & Hose Clamp

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the vacuum hose -2-.

-- Loosen the hose clamp -1- to remove the air guide pipe.