Removing and installing hydraulic fluid cooler (vehicles with dynamic steering and vehicles with 8-cylinder FSI engine) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

• Opens: power steering fluid

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• Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Electronic parts catalogue.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove bolts (1, 2, 3, 5) to detach cover (4) for lock carrier (front) General body repairs, exterior50Lock carrier; Exploded view - lock carrier.
2. Lift cover (4) for lock carrier (arrow) and unhook at radiator grille General body repairs, exterior50Lock carrier; Exploded view - lock carrier.
3. Clamp off hydraulic lines (5) and (6) with hose clamps up to 25 mm3094.
4. Remove hose clips (3) and (4).
5. Disconnect hydraulic lines (5) and (6) from hydraulic fluid cooler.

6. Release retainers (3), tilt top section of hydraulic fluid cooler (1) forwards slightly and lift cooler out of brackets (2) at air conditioner condenser.
7. Markings (2) on hoses should face the top (»12 o'clock« position).
8. ⚠ Hold pipes (4) when attaching hoses (1). — Fill up with hydraulic fluid.
9. Clean off any fluid spills.
10. Bleed steering system .
11. Check hydraulic fluid level .
12. Check all opened lines for leaks .
13. Install lock carrier cover (front) General body repairs, exterior50Lock carrier; Exploded view - lock carrier. [Note: Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Electronic parts catalogue.]

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