Removing and installing hose/pipe assemblies: Audi A2

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A2 (8Z)

• Special tools named: VAS 6011

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• Do not store the bonnet in an upright position.
• (Item 3) can be disregarded.
• Mark the hose/pipe assemblies for renewed installation.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ There is a risk of contamination from escaping hydraulic fluid.The battery must be disconnected as the hydraulic pump starts up even with the ignition switched off.When disconnecting the battery there is a risk of serious damage to electronic components:Observe the correct procedure for disconnecting the battery. — Disconnect the earth wire at the battery 27.
2. Wash and polish outside of bonnet with a chamois leather.
3. Release service flap from inside.
4. Release bonnet (arrows) and pull it forwards slightly.
5. Fit the protective cover VAS 6011 over the bonnet. [Note: Do not store the bonnet in an upright position.]

6. Detach the bonnet and set it down on the protective cover VAS 6011.
7. Unfasten the pressure accumulator by roughly 1/2 a turn.
8. Use a screwdriver to prise the hose/pipe assembly clip out of the gear actuator.
9. Pull the hose/pipe assembly (1) and (2) out of the gear actuator. [Note: (Item 3) can be disregarded.]
10. Seal off open lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
11. Unplug the connector (arrow A).
12. Unscrew the coolant expansion tank (arrow B) and lay aside with the coolant hoses connected.
13. Unfasten the hose clamp (top arrow) and detach the water drain hose from the cowl panel grille.
14. Unscrew the nut (bottom arrow).
15. Detach and lay aside the water drain hose.
16. Remove bolt (arrow).
17. Pull pipe/hose assemblies (1 … 3) together downwards out of hydraulic control unit.
18. Seal off open lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
19. Mark the hose/pipe assemblies for renewed installation.
20. Move the slider (A) in (direction of arrow 1) and take the hose/pipe assemblies (1) and (2) out of the mounting plate.
21. Insert the hose/pipe assemblies in the mounting plate in line with the marks made on removal.
22. To lock the hose/pipe assemblies, press the slider (A) into the centre position (arrow 2).
23. Insert pipe/hose assemblies in hydraulic control unit and gear actuator .

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