After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Reservoir Cap

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WARNING:

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.
Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and then open it slowly to release the pressure.

-- Remove the cap -arrow- from the coolant reservoir.

-- Remove the front left wheel spoiler, refer to WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

Audi S6/S7:

Fig 2: Location After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-

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-- Loosen the front left wheel housing liner in the front, refer to WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

NOTE: Use a cloth to catch any leaking coolant.

-- Loosen the hose clamps -2-, then clamp off the coolant hoses with the Hose Clamps - Up To 25 mm 3094 and remove them.

-- Remove the bolts -3- and the After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-.

Audi RS6/RS7:

-- Drain the coolant, refer to Draining .

-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

-- Remove the bolts -1-.

-- Loosen the clamp -2- to remove the coolant hoses.

-- Remove the After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts And Clamp

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