Engine Oil Cooler

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removing

WARNING:

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.
Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and then open it slowly to release the pressure in the system.

-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the accessory assembly bracket. Refer to ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY BRACKET .

-- Remove the bolts -4 and 5- and remove the engine oil cooler -3- together with the seal -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Cooler, Bolts And Seal

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order while noting the following:

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to OIL FILTER AND OIL COOLER OVERVIEW .

NOTE:

Always replace gaskets and seals.

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory.

-- Install the engine oil cooler -3- with a new seal -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Cooler, Bolts And Seal

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Install the accessory assembly bracket. Refer to ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY BRACKET .