Engine Oil Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Carrier Left Brace Components

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-- Drain the coolant (refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING ) or, in countries with hot climates, remove the After-Run Coolant Pump -V51- After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -1- and nut -3- and the lock carrier left brace -2-.

-- Open the clamp and remove the coolant hose -1- and, if necessary, -2- from the oil cooler.

Fig 2: Connecting/Disconnecting Coolant Hoses With Hose Clamps

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-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit VAG1782 under the engine.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the engine oil cooler.