Vehicles with auxiliary heater
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Audi A4, 2005 Audi A4, 2004 Audi A4, and 2003 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove bolts - arrows - securing exhaust pipe of auxiliary/additional heater to sound insulation.
- Remove sound insulation - arrows -.
- Unbolt sound insulation holder.
- Remove air duct in front of charge air cooler - arrows -.
- Place drip tray VAG1306 under engine.
Fig 5: Pulling Retaining Clip For Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor G2 Off Lower Coolant Hose And Drain Coolant From Radiator
- Pull retaining clip - 1 - for Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor G2 - 2 - off lower coolant hose and drain coolant from radiator.
- Remove lower coolant hose from radiator.
- Disconnect coolant hose from oil cooler - arrow - and drain remaining coolant.
- Remove air hose - arrow - to charge air cooler at bottom left of lock carrier.
- Remove lower air hose - arrow - between turbocharger and lock carrier.
Fig 9: Using 3093 To Clamp Off Inlet And Outlet Pipe Of Cooling Coil For Power Steering Hydraulic Fluid
- Use 3093 to clamp off inlet and outlet pipe of cooling coil for power steering hydraulic fluid.
- Place suitable container under hoses.
- Disconnect hoses from cooling coil.
- Remove air ducts on left and right of radiator - arrows -.
- Disconnect connector - 1 - from A/C pressure switch F129.
- Disconnect connector - 2 - from ambient temperature sensor.
- Move both wires clear.
CAUTION:
Air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened.
- Unbolt condenser - arrows - from radiator.
NOTE:
- To prevent damage to condenser and refrigerant lines/hoses ensure that lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.
- Carefully swivel condenser downward and set down.
- Remove impact absorber bolts on left and right - arrows -.
- Remove hood lock cable from lock carrier: →
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Fig 13: Removing Top Coolant Hose From Radiator & Disconnecting Connectors For Left/Right Airbag Sensor
- Remove top coolant hose from radiator - 1 -.
- Disconnect connectors - 2 - for left and right airbag sensor.
- Unbolt lock carrier on left and right - arrows -.
NOTE:
- A second technician is required to remove the lock carrier.
- Place lock carrier in a secure position.
- Remove lock carrier.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
NOTE:
- Observe the rules for cleanliness when working on an automatic transmission:
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- Place drip tray underneath.
- Disconnect ATF lines - arrows -.
- Unbolt bracket for ATF lines on left of engine.
Vehicles up to 06.03
CAUTION:
Fuel system is under pressure! Before opening system, place rags around the connection point. Then release pressure by carefully loosening connection.
- Disconnect fuel supply line - 1 - and set aside.
NOTE:
- Disregard - 2 -.
Vehicles as of 07.03
CAUTION:
Fuel system is under pressure! Before opening system, place rags around the connection point. Then release pressure by carefully loosening connection.
- Unscrew fuel hose from connection on fuel rail pipe. To do so, counterhold using an open-end wrench at each hex head - 1 - and - 3 - and unscrew union nut - 2 -.
All
- Seal off line so that no dirt will get into fuel system.
CAUTION:
Fuel system is under pressure! Before opening system, place rags around the connection point. Then release pressure by carefully loosening connection.
- Disconnect fuel supply line.
- Seal off line so that no dirt can enter fuel system.
- Unbolt Ground connection from plenum chamber.
- Remove vacuum line to brake servo from plenum chamber.
- Disconnect wires/unplug connectors from:
- EVAP canister purge regulator valve
- Mass air flow sensor
- Wastegate bypass regulator valve N75
- Disconnect hoses 4...7.
- Disconnect hose to secondary air injection pump motor - 8 -.
- Move wires clear.
- Unbolt air cleaner housing - 9 -.
- Remove air cleaner.
NOTE:
- Vacuum pipe to secondary air combination valve is clipped to underside of air intake hose.
- Remove both coolant hoses from coolant expansion tank.
- Unbolt coolant expansion tank.
- Lift coolant expansion tank slightly at bolt side and pull it out of catch on plenum chamber side.
- Unbolt cover of electronics box in plenum chamber.
- Carefully pry off retainer bar with screwdriver - arrow -.
Fig 23: Disengaging Electrical Connector Retainers And Disconnecting Electrical Connectors From Engine Control Module (ECM) J623
- Release catches - arrows - and disconnect control module connectors - 1 - and - 2 -.
- Disconnect connectors 1...4 from connector rail.
- Unbolt wire connector - 5 -.
Fig 25: Releasing Catches, Lifting Off Control Module Support & Pulling Auxiliary Relay Carrier In Electronics Box Upward To Remove
- Release catch - 1 - and lift off control module support.
- Release catch - 2 - and pull auxiliary relay carrier in electronics box upward to remove.
- Disengage wiring harness from electronics box housing and plenum chamber, and place on engine.
- Remove connectors 1...4 from mount.
- Disconnect connectors.
- Open cable ties and place wires to electrical engine components to one side.
- Pull out retainers for both coolant hoses to heat exchanger at rear of engine.
- Disconnect coolant hoses between engine and heat exchanger.
Fig 27: Disconnecting Connector From Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Motor V101 & Hose From Pipe To Secondary Air Combination Valve
- Disconnect connector - arrow - from secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump motor V101 and move wire clear.
- Disconnect hose - arrow - from pipe to secondary air combination valve.
- Remove wires - 1 - and - 2 - from starter, remove insulator from positive connection on starter.
- Remove clamp from starter holder - 4 -.
- Unbolt mount from cylinder block - 3 - and starter.
- Unbolt starter from transmission and remove.
- Unbolt Ground (GND) wire from right engine support.
Fig 29: Guiding Tube For Positive Wire To Starter Is Attached Using Bolt Securing Engine To Transmission
- Guide tube for positive wire to starter is attached using bolt securing engine to transmission.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
- Remove 3 torque converter bolts through opening of removed starter using Matra V175 15 mm A/F socket attachment (rotate crankshaft by 1/3 turn each time).
NOTE:
- When loosening torque converter bolts, counterhold the crankshaft by applying a wrench to the central bolt on the vibration damper.
All models
- Separate exhaust system at clamp.
- Remove bolts - arrows - securing catalytic converter to front exhaust pipe.
- Unbolt transmission bracket for exhaust system - arrow -.
NOTE:
- To avoid damage, do not bend decoupling element of front exhaust pipe by more than 10 °.
- Disconnect both connectors - arrows - from transmission.
- Swivel tensioner in direction of - arrow - to loosen ribbed belt.
- Remove ribbed belt from generator pulley.
Fig 35: Disconnecting Compressor Clutch Connector From Air Conditioning Compressor & Oil Level Gauge Connector From Oil Pan
- Disconnect compressor clutch connector from air conditioning compressor.
- Disconnect oil level gauge connector from oil pan.
CAUTION:
Air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened.
- Unbolt air conditioning compressor from bracket.
- Hang air conditioning compressor together with condenser and connected wires at right of vehicle.
- Use hose clamp 3093 to clamp off hose between expansion tank and power steering pump.
- Place drip tray underneath.
- Disconnect ATF lines - arrows - from power steering pump.
NOTE:
- Differing mounting holes are provided for different engine versions.
- Mark positions of bolted connections - 1 - and locating sleeves - 2 - on lower right and left engine mounts.
- Remove lower nuts - 1 - on left and right engine mounts.
NOTE:
- Illustration shows vehicle with engine removed.
- Place support bar 10-222A behind gas-filled strut on suspension strut domes. Spindle at front.
- Engage transmission support 3147 in bolt hole of transmission bell housing.
- Attach transmission support 3147 to support bar 10-222A.
- Use support bar 10-222A to lift engine/transmission assembly until engine mount bolts are positioned approx. 1 cm above engine supports.
- Remove engine/transmission connecting bolts accessible from below.
- Remove upper engine/transmission securing bolts. Leave one bolt hand-tight in place.
- Attach lifting tackle 2024A to engine and hook onto workshop crane VAG1202A.
NOTE:
- To balance the center of gravity of the assembly, position hole rails of hook attachments as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION:
Hook attachments and locating pins on lifting tackle must be secured with locking pins - arrows
- in illustration.
- Remove last securing bolt.
NOTE:
- Check that all hoses and other connections between engine and body have been removed.
- Lift engine over studs of engine mounts.
- Loosen support bar 10-222A slightly.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Fig 41: Separating Transmission From Engine And At Same Time Remove Torque Converter From Drive Plate
- Separate transmission from engine and at same time remove torque converter from drive plate.
All models
- Pull engine away from transmission and lift engine toward front of vehicle out of engine compartment.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
- If necessary, secure torque converter in transmission with wire to prevent it from falling out.