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Removing and installing coolant pipe (top) on engine — AUDI

Removing and installing coolant pipe (top) on engine on Audi: 11 steps, engines CJGA, CJGC, CJMA, CLZB.

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

11 steps 6 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

  • Opens: coolant
  • Renewed: o-ring

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  • Fit new O-ring.Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Electronic parts catalogue.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Drain coolant .
  2. Remove turbocharger .
  3. Remove intake manifold 23.
  4. Release hose clip (1), lift retaining clip (2) and detach coolant hoses.
  5. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach coolant pipe (top) from cylinder head. [Note: Fit new O-ring.Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Electronic parts catalogue.]
CJGA? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Clean and smoothen sealing surface for O-ring.
  2. Lubricate O-ring with coolant and slide onto coolant pipe.
  3. Install intake manifold 23.
  4. Install turbocharger .
  5. Connect coolant hose with plug-in connector .
  6. Fill up with coolant .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.