Removing and installing electrical radiator fan V7 and radiator fan -2- V177 — AUDI

Removing and installing
electrical radiator fan
V7
and
radiator fan -2-
V177
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Drip tray for workshop hoist
VAS 6208
(TT Roadster only)
Removing
WARNING
Hot steam/hot coolant may escape when opening expansion tank; cover filler cap with cloth and open carefully.
Open filler cap on coolant expansion tank.
To remove fasteners
1
at lock carrier, press pin
2
in approx. 4 mm (do not push in completely). Then pull fastener out upwards.
Remove covers (left-side)
1
and
2
at lock carrier and above main fuse box
arrows
.
Remove covers (right-side)
1
and
2
at lock carrier and above coolant expansion tank
arrows
.
Unscrew upper securing bolts
upper arrows
for radiator cowl.
To release tension of poly V-belt, screw a bolt M8x40
arrow
into the bore on tensioning element.
Note
Mark the rotation direction of poly V-belt with chalk or a felt-tipped pen. If the belt runs in the opposite direction when it is refitted, this can cause breakage.
Disconnect secondary air hose at the position marked with an
arrow
.
Move air hose clear.
TT Coupé:
Remove centre noise insulation
fasteners 1 ... 3
.
TT Roadster:
Release fasteners in wheel housing (left and right)
Unscrew bolts
arrows 1 … 3
.
Note
Disregard
arrows A and B
.
All models:
Remove left noise insulation
arrows
.
Remove right noise insulation
arrows
.
TT Roadster:
Note
Collect drained coolant in a clean container for re-use.
Place
drip tray for workshop hoist
VAS 6208
or
V.A.G 1306
under engine.
Turn drain plug
1
on radiator anti-clockwise, fit auxiliary hose to connection if necessary.
Remove lower coolant hose from radiator by pulling off retaining clip
2
.
All models:
Remove tubular cross member
arrows
.
Unbolt pulley for power steering pump (counterhold with mandrel).
Unscrew power steering pump from bracket
arrows
.
Hang power steering pump on lock carrier with hydraulic hoses
1
and
2
attached.
If fitted, unbolt bracket
2
for power steering pressure line.
Unclip coolant hose
1
.
Unplug electrical connector
1
at
secondary air pump motor
V101
.
Move wire clear.
Unscrew bracket
2
for coolant hose.
Unscrew bracket
3
for air filter for secondary air pump.
Note
Illustration shows vehicle with direct shift gearbox.
Unscrew bolts
1
and
2
and remove secondary air pump with bracket
A
.
Detach electrical connectors
1
for radiator fans at bottom of radiator cowl.
Unscrew lower securing bolts
lower arrows
for radiator cowl.
Detach electrical connector
1
.
Move wiring clear.
Unscrew nuts
arrows
and remove fans.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
Install secondary air pump
Chapter
.
Install power steering pump
Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive
Rep. Gr.
48
.
Install tubular cross member
General body repairs, exterior
Rep. Gr.
50
.
Install poly V-belt
Chapter
.
Install noise insulation panels
General body repairs, exterior
Rep. Gr.
50
.
TT Roadster:
Fill cooling system
Anchor
.
Tightening torques
Component
Nm
Radiator fan to radiator cowl
10
Radiator cowl to radiator
10