Left auxiliary cooler, removing and installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Audi RS 4 and 2007 Audi RS 4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Drip Tray For VAS 6100, VAS 6208

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Drip tray for workshop crane VAS 6208

Removing

Drain coolant → Cooling system, draining and filling .
Remove front bumper cover →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.

Fig 2: Removing Left Air Guide In Front Of Auxiliary Cooler

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Remove left air guide - arrow - in front of auxiliary cooler.

Fig 3: Removing Upper Lock Carrier Bolt, Lower Mount Bolt, Coolant Line And Refrigerant Line From Brackets & Disengaging Bracket

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Remove bolt - 2 - on upper lock carrier.
Remove bolt - 5 - at lower mount.
Remove coolant line and refrigerant line from brackets - 3 - and - 4 -.
Disengage bracket - 1 - upward.

Remove left auxiliary cooler from lower mount - arrow A -.
Remove left auxiliary cooler forward from lower mount - arrow B -.

Fig 4: Removing Coolant Hoses From Left Auxiliary Cooler

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Remove coolant hoses - 1 - and - 2 - from left auxiliary cooler.
Remove left auxiliary cooler.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

NOTE:

Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type .

Install front bumper cover →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.
Fill with coolant Filling .

NOTE:

Complete coolant must be replaced if the radiator was replaced.

Torque specifications

Component	Nm
Left auxiliary cooler to lower mount	9
Left auxiliary cooler upper bracket to lock carrier	9