Right 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.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Spring-Type Clip Pliers VAS 5024 A

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Spring-type clip pliers VAS 5024 A

Removing

NOTE:

During installation, re-install all heat insulation sleeves and heat shields at the same locations.
All cable ties opened or cut during engine removal must be reinstalled at the same locations during installation.

Drain coolant → Cooling system, draining and filling .

Fig 2: Pulling Rear Engine Cover Off

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Pull rear engine cover off - arrows -.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts & Air Ducts

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Remove bolts - arrows -.
Remove air duct - 1 - and - 2 -.
Disconnect vacuum hose - 2 - from air guide hose.
Remove hose clamps - 1 - and - 3 - and lay air guide hose aside.

CAUTION: Hose connectors - 4 - must not be opened.

Fig 4: Identifying Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor G70 Electrical Harness Connector, Secondary Air Injection (Air) Pump Hose, Vacuum Lines & Air Guide Hose

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Disconnect electrical harness connector - 4 - at Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor G70.
Disconnect hose - 5 - to Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump.
Pull off vacuum lines - 1 - and - 6 -.
Disconnect air guide hose - 3 - at Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.

Move wiring harness clear at air filter housing.
Remove bolts - arrows - and remove upper part of air filter housing.
Remove clip - 2 - and remove lower part of air filter housing.

Fig 5: Identifying Secondary Air Injection Combination Valves Air Guide Hose & Bolts

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Remove air guide hose - 3 - to secondary air injection combination valves.
Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 -.
Lay aside air guide pipe to secondary air injection combination valves.

Fig 6: Removing Bolts & Hose Clip

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Slide heat insulation sleeve over right coolant connection hose at rear coolant pipe to side.
Loosen hose clips - 1 - and - 2 - with Spring Type Clip Pliers VAS 5024 A and slide coolant connection hose to side.
Loosen hose clamp - 5 - and remove right coolant pipe from coolant hoses.
Remove bolts - 3 - and - 4 -.

Remove front right coolant pipe.

Installing

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

NOTE:

During installation, re-install all heat insulation sleeves and heat shields at the same locations.
Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type .
During installation, all cable ties must be re-installed at the same location.

Fill with coolant Filling .

Torque specifications

Component		Nm
Right coolant pipe to cylinder head		9
Line to secondary air injection combination valves to	Cylinder head	9
	Bracket	9