Radiator, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the front noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING / OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the impact member. Refer to IMPACT MEMBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the charge air cooler. Refer to CHARGE AIR COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Vehicles With Version 2 Refrigerant Pipes:

Fig 1: Condenser

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-- Remove the condenser. Refer to CONDENSER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Audi A4 Vehicles

-- Remove the right headlamp. Refer to HEADLAMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- In vehicles with a headlamp washer system, remove the right headlamp washer system spray nozzle. Refer to HEADLAMP SPRAY NOZZLES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- on the Passenger Side Front Airbag Crash Sensor - G284-. Refer to the appropriate service information in AIRBAG CRASH SENSORS .

Fig 2: Front Airbag Crash Sensor, Removal

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Right Headlamp Mount

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-- Unclip the right headlamp mount in direction of -arrows- and remove it.

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Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Drain Plug

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-- Place the :VAS6208 under the engine.

-- Remove the drain plug -1- and allow the coolant to drain.

-- Remove the coolant hose -2- from the radiator by raising the clip.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Coolant Fan Electrical Connector -1- From Bracket

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WARNING:

There Is A Risk Of Injury If The Radiator Fan Turns On By Itself.

Disconnect the connectors before working near the fan shroud.

-- Remove the radiator fan connector -1- from the bracket and disconnect it by sliding the retainer back in direction of -arrow- and pressing the release down.

-- Remove the lock carrier cover. Refer to LOCK CARRIER .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 6: Identifying Air Duct

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-- Remove the connections -1 and 2- from the radiator by removing the clip.

Fig 7: Identifying Clamp

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-- Remove the air duct -1- and intermediate flange -2-.

Vehicles with Dual-Clutch/Multitronic Transmissions:

Fig 8: Identifying ATF Transmission Lines

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-- Place the :SMN372500 under the separating point.

NOTE:

Follow the rules for clean working conditions when working on the transmission. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS - MULTITRONIC (0AW) / GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS (0AW) .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and disconnect the ATF lines from the radiator.

NOTE:

To prevent ATF from leaking, secure all ATF lines to the top of the longitudinal member.

Seal off any open lines and connections with clean plugs from the :VAS6122 to prevent dirt from getting in.

All Vehicles

Fig 9: Locating Left & Right Air Duct Tabs

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-- Release the retaining tabs in direction of -A arrows- and remove the left and right air ducts -1- in direction of -arrow B-.

-- Release the left and right radiator retaining pins and remove by pulling upward in direction of -arrows-.

Fig 10: Locating Both Radiator Retaining Bolts, Pull Up And Remove

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -1- and remove the radiator bracket with the radiator from the lock carrier in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 11: Identifying Radiator Lock Carrier

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-- Lower the radiator slightly.

Vehicles With Refrigerant Lines, Version 1:

Fig 12: Condenser

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CAUTION:

There Is A Risk Of Damaging The Condenser And Refrigerant Lines And Hoses.

Do not bend, twist or stretch the refrigerant lines and hoses.

-- Have a second technician release the clips -1- in the direction of -arrow A- and remove the condenser -2- upward out of the mounts on the radiator in direction of -B arrows-.

-- With the lines connected, tip the condenser forward.

Continuation For All Vehicles:

Fig 13: Fan Shroud

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-- Remove the radiator.

-- Press the fan shroud left and right locking tabs at the same time in direction of -arrow- and remove the fan shroud upward from the radiator.