Removing and installing lock carrier with ancillary components — AUDI

Hexagon bolt (6x)
Tightening torque 45 Nm.

Hexagon bolt
Tightening torque 45 Nm.

Hexagon bolt (4x)
Tightening torque 10 Nm.

Hexagon bolt (2x)
Tightening torque 10 Nm.

Hole for special tool
For service position: fit special tool 3396 here.

Hole: Lock carrier
Mount for service position.

Lock carrier
Removal:

Remove bumper: =>Page
63-1
.
Remove noise insulation
=> Page
50-18
.
Disengage Bowden cable for the bonnet lock=>Page
55-9
.
Unbolt air duct between lock carrier and air cleaner (air duct is bolted to lock carrier).
Detach electrical connectors.
Drain coolant and disconnect coolant hoses =>Fig.
2
.
Detach condenser from lock carrier only (do not disconnect lines) and secure with wire (e.g. at front wheel).

=> Heating, Air Conditioner; Repair group 87
Heating, Air Conditioner

Note:

Condenser must not be suspended by its lines.

Condenser lines must not be bent or kinked.

Detach hydraulic fluid cooler =>Fig.
1
(do not disconnect lines).

=> Running Gear; Repair group 48
Running Gear

Note:

Hydraulic fluid cooler must not be suspended on its lines.

Lines leading to hydraulic fluid cooler must not be bent or kinked.

On models with an automatic gearbox, disconnect lines from ATF cooler.

=> Automatic Gearbox; Repair group 37
Automatic Gearbox

On vehicles with a charge air cooler, pull off air guide hose.

Detach left and right bonnet seals -8- at joint between wing and lock carrier -7-.
Remove bolts -3- and -4-.
A second mechanic is required to hold lock carrier -7-.
Remove bolts -1- and -2-.

Installation:

Install in reverse order.
Headlights must be readjusted.

Adjusting:

Lock carrier -7- must be centred between wings.
If the wings and bonnet are also being renewed, centre them in relation to one another before adjusting lock carrier.

Bonnet seal
Bowden cable for bonnet
Detach => Page
55-9
.

Hole: Wing

Fig.1
Disconnecting hydraulic fluid cooler

Unscrew P.A. hydraulic line retainers from engine sub-frame and gearbox.

Fig.2
Disconnecting coolant hose

Drain coolant from radiator.
Pull out retainer for coolant hose connecting flange at the bottom of the radiator and pull off the connecting flange.
Bleeding coolant system.

=> Engine Mechanical Components; Repair group 19
Engine Mechanical Components

Fig.3
Disconnecting charge air cooler hose

On vehicles with charge air cooling, slacken bolt on hose clamp -arrow-.
Detach hose.

Disconnect air duct to air cleaner at lock carrier and lift out.

Unplug connectors for headlights, headlight height adjustment and indicators.
Unplug connector for radiator fan temperature sender in area of lower coolant hose on left of radiator.