Removing and installing radiator cowl - vehicles from 11.2004 onwards — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 4 workshop diagrams for AVB

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

📋 Procedure

1. Vehicles with auxiliary heater: remove bolts (arrows) securing exhaust pipe for auxiliary/additional heater to noise insulation.
2. Release quick-release fasteners (1) and (2) and take off front noise insulation. Leave rear noise insulation in position.
3. Remove bumper cover (front) 63.
4. Move lock carrier to service position 50.
5. Unclip cover caps.

6. Unscrew nuts (arrows) and detach engine cover panel.
7. Remove insulation beneath cover panel (if fitted).
8. Detach electrical connectors (1) and (2) from bracket and unplug.
9. Move wiring clear.
10. Unplug electrical connector (1) for bonnet lock and move wiring clear.
11. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and lift out radiator cowl.
12. Install lock carrier with attachments 50.
13. Install bumper cover (front) 63.

Other AUDI procedures

• Removing and installing oil filter bracket with engine oil cooler
• Disconnecting centre silencer and rear silencer - vehicles with front-wheel drive · 2 torque figures
• Checking delivery pressure – VW Golf V / Jetta
• Removing and installing engine control unit - engine codes AVB, AVF and AWX
• Removing and installing chain tensioner for balance shaft assembly
• Removing and installing toothed belt – Audi · 56 torque figures
• Removing engine – Audi A8 D3 · 41 torque figures
• Removing camshaft timing chain from camshafts – Audi A6/A7 C7 · 38 torque figures
• Installing engine – Audi A8 D4 · 36 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshaft timing chain · 29 torque figures