Left coolant pipe, 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.

Removing

NOTE:

During installation, re-install all heat insulation sleeves and heat shields at the same locations.

Remove engine → Engine, removing .

Fig 1: Removing Bolts, Oil Dipstick Guide Tube Upward, Bolts & Hose Clips

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Remove bolts - 2 - and - 3 - and remove oil dipstick guide tube upward.
Remove bolts - 4 - and - 5 -.
Slide heat insulation sleeve over left coolant connection hose to side.
Loosen hose clips - 1 - and - 7 -.

Remove left coolant pipe from coolant hoses.

NOTE:

Ignore - 6 -.

Installing

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

NOTE:

Replace O-ring.
Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type .
During installation, re-install all heat insulation sleeves and heat shields at the same locations.

Replace O-ring at guide tube for oil dipstick and insert guide tube into hole in oil pan (upper part).
Install engine → Engine, installing .

Torque specifications

Component	Nm
Left coolant pipe to cylinder head	9
Oil dip stick guide tube to cylinder head	9
Power steering return line to coolant pipe	9