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Removing and installing low-temperature radiator: Audi 2.0 (CADA, CAEB, CDNB, CDNC, …)

Step-by-step removing and installing low-temperature radiator for the Audi 2.0: 14 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

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

14 steps 13 engine codes engine codes merged from 2 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes SF, SG

  • Renewed: o-rings

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  • If there are minor dents in the fins, refer to .
  • If the radiator has been renewed, the entire coolant must be changed.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. If fitted, remove engine cover panel .
  2. If fitted, remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation.
  3. Remove front bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63Front bumper; Removing and installing bumper cover.
  4. Detach coolant hoses with clamps up to 25 mm3094.
  5. Set drip tray for workshop hoistVAS 6208 underneath.
CADA? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Release clips (1).
  2. Pull off coolant hoses (2).
  3. Remove front support element General body repairs, exterior63Front bumper; Removing and installing impact bar.
  4. Unscrew bolts (1).
  5. Release retainer (3).
  6. Remove radiator (2). [Note: If there are minor dents in the fins, refer to .]
  7. Renew O-rings after removal.
  8. If the radiator has been renewed, the entire coolant must be changed.
  9. Replenish coolant .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.