Removing and installing engine oil cooler on lock carrier — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 4 workshop diagrams for BNS

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove bumper cover (front) 63.
2. Unplug electrical connectors (1 ... 3).
3. Remove bolts (arrows) on impact absorber for bumper.
4. Detach impact absorber.
5. Remove air duct (right-side) (arrow) in front of auxiliary radiator.

6. Remove air duct (left-side) (arrow) in front of auxiliary radiator.
7. Unscrew bolts (arrows) at air ducts (left and right) at radiator.
8. Remove nuts (arrows) on engine oil cooler and lock carrier.
9. Pivot hydraulic fluid cooler for power steering downwards with hoses attached.
10. Position used oil collection and extraction unitV.A.G 1782 underneath engine oil cooler.
11. Detach retaining clip (4) from engine oil cooler.
12. Unscrew union nuts (2) and (7) from engine oil cooler.
13. Remove nuts (1, 3, 5, 6).
14. Remove engine oil cooler.
15. Install impact absorber for bumper 63.
16. Install bumper cover (front) 63.
17. Check oil level 803 or 805.

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