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Removing and installing radiator fan V7 (right side): Audi A6 C5 (AJK, APB, ARE, ASJ, …)

Step-by-step removing and installing radiator fan V7 (right side) for the Audi A6 C5: 11 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.

11 steps 10 engine codes engine codes merged from 3 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

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  • 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 black connector and move wiring to radiator fan V7 clear.
  • 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 V7 (right side) — AJK · diagram 1
Removing and installing radiator fan V7 (right side) — AJK · diagram 2
Removing and installing radiator fan V7 (right side) — AJK · diagram 3
Removing and installing radiator fan V7 (right side) — AJK · diagram 4
Removing and installing radiator fan V7 (right side) — AJK · diagram 5
Removing and installing radiator fan V7 (right side) — AJK · diagram 6
Removing and installing radiator fan V7 (right side) — AJK · diagram 7
Removing and installing radiator fan V7 (right side) — 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. ⚠ 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 black connector and move wiring to radiator fan V7 clear.
  2. Remove bolt (1).
  3. Turn radiator fan in direction of (arrow) and remove. [Note: Fit all cable ties in the original positions when installing.]
  4. Install lock carrier with attachments 50.
  5. Install front bumper 63.
  6. Install noise insulation 50.
Workshop diagrams

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.