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Removing and installing radiator fan 2V177 (front): Audi A6 C5 2.7 (AJK, APB, ARE, ASJ, …)

Step-by-step removing and installing radiator fan 2V177 (front) for the Audi A6 C5 2.7: 12 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.

12 steps 8 engine codes engine codes merged from 2 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

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  • Fit all cable ties in the original positions when installing.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 20 workshop diagrams for AJK

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

Removing and installing radiator fan 2V177 (front) — AJK · diagram 1
Removing and installing radiator fan 2V177 (front) — AJK · diagram 2
Removing and installing radiator fan 2V177 (front) — AJK · diagram 3
Removing and installing radiator fan 2V177 (front) — AJK · diagram 4
Removing and installing radiator fan 2V177 (front) — AJK · diagram 5
Removing and installing radiator fan 2V177 (front) — AJK · diagram 6
Removing and installing radiator fan 2V177 (front) — AJK · diagram 7
Removing and installing radiator fan 2V177 (front) — AJK · diagram 8
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📋 Procedure

  1. Release fasteners (arrows) and remove noise insulation.
  2. Remove front bumper 63.
  3. Move lock carrier to service position 50.
  4. Remove cover (arrow) at power steering fluid reservoir.
  5. Remove all electrical connectors from the bracket (arrows).
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  1. Unplug brown connector and move wiring to radiator fan 2V177 clear.
  2. Unclip ambient temperature sensor G17.
  3. Unclip cover for radiator fan and lift out upwards (arrows).
  4. Remove bolts (1 … 3) and take out radiator fan. [Note: Fit all cable ties in the original positions when installing.]
  5. Install lock carrier with attachments 50.
  6. Install front bumper 63.
  7. Install noise insulation 50.
Workshop diagrams

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.