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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018)

• Opens: coolant

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• Disregard (item 2).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 1 workshop diagram for CDUC

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Drain coolant .
2. Remove closure plate for bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63Bumper (front); Removing and installing attachments.
3. ⚠ Risk of injury as the radiator fans may start up automatically.Unplug electrical connectors before starting to work in the area of radiator cowl. — Unplug electrical connector (1) and, if fitted, (2) for radiator fan (push retainer to the rear (arrow) and press down release catch).
4. Unplug electrical connectors (1, 2) for radiator fan (push retainer to the rear (arrow) and press down release catch).
5. Remove bolt (3) securing bracket.

6. Remove lock carrier cover General body repairs, exterior63Bumper (front); Removing and installing attachments.
7. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach air duct (1).
8. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach air duct (1). [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
9. Release catches (arrows A) and swivel air duct (1) on left and right to centre of vehicle (arrow B).
10. Release retaining clips (1 and 2) and detach connection from radiator.
11. Release retaining pins for radiator on both sides and pull out upwards (arrows).
12. Press radiator slightly towards front.
13. Press locking tabs on left and right sides of radiator cowl (arrow) and at the same time lift radiator cowl off radiator.
14. Connect coolant hose with plug-in connector .
15. Install closure plate and lock carrier cover General body repairs, exterior63Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover.

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