Charge Air Cooler, Removing And Installing, AUDI Q7/Q8: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi Q7 and 2023 Audi Q7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Remove the radiator shutter. Refer to RADIATOR SHUTTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, AUDI Q7/Q8 .

-- Release the left and right catches using the Elbow Assembly Tool:T10118 -arrows- and remove the side air guide -1-. (Shown with the radiator removed).

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- for the High Pressure Sensor -G65-.

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the refrigerant lines and hoses by removing and pivoting the condenser.

- Do not bend, twist or stretch the refrigerant lines and hoses.

-- Release the left and right catches -arrows- disengage the condenser -1- from the radiator and tie up to the side.

-- Loosen the hose clamp -2- on the left and right sides and remove the air duct hose from the charge air cooler -1-.

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-- Release the retainers -arrows- on the left and right sides and disengage the charge air cooler from the radiator.

-- Remove the charge air cooler downward.