Charge Air Cooler

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Audi TT and 2008 Audi TT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Bung Set VAS 6122

Removing

NOTE:

If there are small impressions on the fins, refer to COOLERS, CONDENSERS AND CHARGE AIR COOLERS .

-- Remove radiator. Refer to RADIATOR .

-- Remove front bumper cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .

NOTE:

To prevent damage to condenser and also to the refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

WARNING:

Do not open the air conditioning refrigerant circuit.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- by the releasing air ducts at left and right and tipping in the direction of the headlamps.

Fig 1: Air Cooler Lower Mounting Bolts

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-- Tip charge air cooler back slightly at upper edge.

-- Disengage charge air cooler from lower mounting points by raising cooler.

-- Slide charge air cooler in direction of engine.

-- Support charge air cooler from below so that it cannot sink down.

-- Remove bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Charge Air Cooler Bolts

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-- Unhook the charge air cooler upward and remove downward.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to CHARGE AIR COOLER OVERVIEW

-- Install air guide pipes and connector. Refer to HOSE CONNECTIONS WITH CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, ASSEMBLING .

-- Fill with coolant. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Install front bumper cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .