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Removing and installing high-temperature radiator — AUDI

Removing and installing high-temperature radiator on Audi: 24 steps, engines CXEB, CXFA, CXGA, CXGB. What to remove, in what order, and what to check.

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

24 steps 5 engine codes

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Move to service position General body repairs, exterior50Lock carrier; Moving to and back from service position.
  2. Remove low-temperature radiator .
  3. Detach coolant hoses with clamps up to 25 mm3094.
  4. Set drip tray for workshop hoistVAS 6208 underneath.
  5. Loosen clamps (1).
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  1. Pull off coolant hoses (2).
  2. Pull off coolant hose (3).
  3. Separate electrical connector (2).
  4. Unscrew bolts (1).
  5. Release clips (2).
  6. Remove baffle plate (1).
  7. Unscrew bolts (1).
  8. Unclip lines (2) from guides (3).
  9. Push down radiator mounting (4).
  10. If fitted, remove adaptive cruise control unit J428Electrical system27Adaptive cruise control; Removing and installing adaptive cruise control unit.
  11. Release locking lugs (1).
  12. Pull out condenser (2) in direction of (arrow) from guides (3).
  13. Hold condenser (1) to one side with aid of second mechanic.
  14. Remove high-temperature radiator (2) in direction of (arrow). [Note: If there are minor dents in the fins, refer to .]
  15. Renew O-rings after removal.
  16. If the radiator has been renewed, the entire coolant must be changed.
  17. Insert lower radiator mounting (1) in lock carrier (2).
  18. Then turn lower radiator mounting 90°.
  19. Replenish coolant .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.