Removing and installing radiator cowl - Audi A6: Audi A6/A7 C7 (CDUC, CDUD, CGQB, CGWB, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

• Opens: coolant

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• Disregard (item 2).
• Do not reuse coolant.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove lock carrier cover General body repairs, exterior63Bumper (front); Removing and installing attachments.
2. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach air duct (1).
3. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach air duct (1). [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
4. Remove noise insulation (front) General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation.
5. Remove closure plate for bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63Bumper (front); Removing and installing attachments.

6. For vehicles with frame (2), unscrew bolts (1) and remove frame.
7. Release catches (arrows A) and swivel air duct (1) on left and right to centre of vehicle (arrow B).
8. Place drip tray for workshop hoistVAS 6208 beneath engine.
9. Remove drain plug (1) and drain off coolant.
10. Lift retaining clip (2) and disconnect coolant hose from radiator.
11. Detach connection from radiator (lift retaining clip (arrow)).
12. ⚠ Risk of injury as the radiator fans may start up automatically.Unplug electrical connectors before starting to work in the area of radiator cowl. — Take electrical connector (1) for radiator fan out of bracket and unplug connector (push retainer to the rear (arrow) and press down release catch).
13. Remove bolts (1) on both sides and detach radiator bracket with radiator from lock carrier (arrow).
14. Press radiator slightly towards front.
15. Press locking tabs on left and right sides of radiator cowl simultaneously (arrow), lift radiator cowl off radiator and remove from below.
16. Connect coolant hose with plug-in connector .
17. Install bumper cover, closure plate and lock carrier cover General body repairs, exterior63Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover. [Note: Do not reuse coolant.]
18. Fill up with coolant .

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