Removing and installing heat shield for tunnel (gearbox) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4M, 2015–)

• Opens: coolant
• Special tools named: VAS 5014

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• Mark arrangement of coolant hoses (C, D) on connections to heat exchanger.
• Seal open connections on lines with clean plugs at connection point, e.g. from engine bung setVAS 6122.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove heat shield (side front) for tunnel .
2. Remove heat shield (side rear) for tunnel .
3. Place collector tank from coolant collecting system VAS 5014 or drip tray for workshop hoistVAS 6208 underneath.
4. Mark arrangement of coolant hoses (C, D) on connections to heat exchanger.
5. Clamp off coolant hoses with hose clamps up to 25 mm3094.

6. Unfasten hose clips (A, B) and detach coolant hoses. [Note: Seal open connections on lines with clean plugs at connection point, e.g. from engine bung setVAS 6122.]
7. Unscrew nut (1) and move wiring retainer clear.
8. Move manual release cable (6) clear.
9. Remove clamping washers (2, 4, 5, 7).
10. Remove heat shield (3) for tunnel (gearbox).
11. Fill with coolant 19Cooling system/coolant; Draining and filling cooling system.

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