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Removing and installing coolant pipe (front centre): Audi A8 D4 4.1 TDI (BTR, CCFA, CCFC, CDSB, …)

Step-by-step removing and installing coolant pipe (front centre) for the Audi A8 D4 4.1 TDI: 16 steps.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

16 steps 5 engine codes engine codes merged from 2 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

  • Renewed: seals

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  • Oil supply lines remain in installation position.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove radiator .
  2. Remove pump for exhaust gas recirculation cooler V400.
  3. Remove coolant pipe (top front) .
  4. Remove air cleaner housing (right-side) .
  5. Unplug electrical connector (1).
BTR? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Release hose clips (2) and (arrows) and remove air hose.
  2. Remove bolt (1) and banjo bolt (2). [Note: Oil supply lines remain in installation position.]
  3. Release hose clip (3) and detach air hose.
  4. Release hose clips (1) and (2) and disconnect coolant hoses.
  5. Remove bolts (1) and (2).
  6. Detach coolant pipe (front centre) from cylinder block and from coolant hoses (open hose clips (arrows)). [Note: Renew seals and O-ring.Hose connections and hoses for charge air system must be free of oil and grease before assembly.Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Electronic parts catalogue.To ensure that the air hoses can be properly secured at their connections, spray rust remover onto the worm thread of used hose clips before installing.]
  7. Install oil supply lines going to turbocharger .
  8. Install air cleaner housing .
  9. Install coolant pipe (top front) .
  10. Install pump for exhaust gas recirculation cooler V400.
  11. Install radiator .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.