Engine Oil Cooler, Removing And Installing, Front: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Audi S6, 2017 Audi S6, and 2016 Audi S6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Remove the vibration damper. Refer to VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the ribbed belt tensioner. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Place the :VAS6208 underneath.

Audi S6/S7:

Fig 1: Engine Oil Cooler Bolts Tightening Sequence (S6/S7)

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the coolant connection.

-- Remove the bolts in the following sequence: -7 to 1-.

Audi RS6/RS7:

Fig 2: Engine Oil Cooler Bolts Tightening Sequence (RS6/RS7)

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and then remove the coolant connection.

-- Remove the bolts in the following sequence: -7 to 1-.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

-- Remove the engine oil cooler.