Right 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
- Hose clamps up to 25 mm dia. 3094
- Drip tray for workshop crane VAS 6208
Removing
- Remove front bumper cover →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
- Remove right air guide - arrow - in front of auxiliary cooler.
Fig 4: Removing Lower Mount Bolt, Refrigerant Line Retaining Clip At Right Auxiliary Cooler Mount & Disengaging Refrigerant Line And Coolant Line From Brackets
- Remove bolt - 2 - at lower mount.
- Remove refrigerant line retaining clip - 5 - at right auxiliary cooler mount.
- Disengage refrigerant line - 1 - and coolant line - 4 - from brackets.
- Remove bolts - arrows -.
- Remove right auxiliary cooler mount - 3 -.
- Tip right auxiliary cooler down over refrigerant line - 1 - and forward - arrow A -.
- Swing auxiliary cooler to right and then forward and out - arrow B -.
- Clamp off coolant hoses - 1 to 3 - with Hose Clamps Up To 25 mm Dia. 3094 and remove from right auxiliary cooler.
- Remove right 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 |
|---|---|
| Lower mount to long member | 9 |
| Auxiliary cooler to lower mount | 9 |