Removing and installing fan support with fans: Audi 1.9 TDI (BJB, BLS, BSU)
Step-by-step removing and installing fan support with fans for the Audi 1.9 TDI: 15 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015)
📋 Procedure
- Observe safety precautions .
- Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Body - front; Noise insulation.
- Pull cover off air duct by releasing retaining clips on sides (arrows).
- Unclip air duct at bottom by releasing retaining clips (arrows).
- Detach air duct at bottom together with air hose.
- Disconnect electrical connector (1) from air mass meter G70.
- Pull off breather hose (3) and air duct hose (2).
- Unscrew bolt (4) and remove air filter housing.
- Unscrew air duct on lock carrier (arrows).
- On left-hand side, remove connecting pipe with connecting hose to charge air cooler.
- Disconnect connector (1) and unscrew securing bolts for fan support (arrows).
- Remove fan support together with fans downwards.
- Disconnect connector (2), and move clear electrical wiring.
- Unclip connector (1) from fan support, and lay lines to one side.
- Unscrew securing nuts (arrows) and remove fans.
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