Installing pipes and hoses, front (vehicles with 8-cylinder petrol engine) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

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• Secure hose (1) of return line (power steering rack/hydraulic fluid cooler) to hydraulic fluid cooler so that marking (arrow A) on hose is vertically in line with marking (arrow B) on hydraulic fluid cooler.
• Secure hose (2) of return line (hydraulic fluid cooler/reservoir) to hydraulic fluid cooler so that marking (arrow D) on hose is vertically in line with marking (arrow C) on hydraulic fluid cooler.
• Check that pipes do not contact any other components when securing bolts are tightened.

📋 Procedure

1. Secure retainer (rear) (4) to body (5) with bolts (3).
2. Secure return line (power steering rack/hydraulic fluid cooler) (1) to retainer (rear) (4) with clamp (2) and nut (8).
3. Secure return line (hydraulic fluid cooler/reservoir) (6) to retainer (rear) (4) with clamp (7) and nut (8).
4. Secure retainer (front) (10) to body (12) with bolts (9).
5. Fit return line (power steering rack/hydraulic fluid cooler) (1) in clip (11) and secure to retainer (front) (10).

6. Fit return line (hydraulic fluid cooler/reservoir) (6) in clip (13) and secure to retainer (rear) (10).
7. Secure hose (1) of return line (power steering rack/hydraulic fluid cooler) to hydraulic fluid cooler so that marking (arrow A) on hose is vertically in line with marking (arrow B) on hydraulic fluid cooler.
8. Secure hose (2) of return line (hydraulic fluid cooler/reservoir) to hydraulic fluid cooler so that marking (arrow D) on hose is vertically in line with marking (arrow C) on hydraulic fluid cooler.
9. Secure pressure pipe (1) and return pipe (2) on power steering rack as shown in illustration.
10. Check that pipes do not contact any other components when securing bolts are tightened.
11. Connect pressure pipe (1) with new banjo bolt (2) and new seals.
12. Connect return pipe (4) with new banjo bolt (3) and new seals.

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