Removing and installing radiator - vehicles with hybrid drive — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017); platform code 83

• Opens: coolant

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• Observe rules for cleanliness when working on automatic gearbox 00Repair instructions; Rules for cleanliness.
• Tie ATF lines up onto longitudinal member to prevent fluid escaping.To prevent dirt from entering, seal off open pipes/lines and connections with a clean plug from engine bung setVAS 6122.
• If there are slight impressions on the fins, refer to .Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Electronic parts catalogue.
• Do not reuse coolant.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation.
2. Remove charge air cooler .
3. Remove condenser Heating, air conditioning87Refrigerant circuit; Removing and installing condenser.
4. Place drip tray for workshop hoistVAS 6208 beneath engine.
5. Release hose clip (2), disconnect coolant hose and drain off coolant.

6. Lift retaining clip (1) and detach connection from radiator.
7. ⚠ 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) for radiator fan (push retainer to the rear (arrow) and press down release catch).
8. Position used oil collection and extraction unitV.A.G 1782 below connection point. [Note: Observe rules for cleanliness when working on automatic gearbox 00Repair instructions; Rules for cleanliness.]
9. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and detach ATF lines from radiator. [Note: Tie ATF lines up onto longitudinal member to prevent fluid escaping.To prevent dirt from entering, seal off open pipes/lines and connections with a clean plug from engine bung setVAS 6122.]
10. Detach connections (1) and (2) from radiator (lift retaining clip).
11. Detach top air duct (1) (release catches (arrows)).
12. Release retaining pins for radiator on both sides and pull out upwards (arrows).
13. Remove bolts (1) on both sides and detach radiator bracket with radiator from lock carrier (arrow).
14. Detach radiator. [Note: If radiator cannot be removed as described, bracket for mounting for headlight housing must be removed Electrical system94Headlights; Exploded view - headlights.]
15. Press locking tabs on left and right sides of radiator cowl (arrow) and at the same time lift radiator cowl off radiator. [Note: If there are slight impressions on the fins, refer to .Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Electronic parts catalogue.]
16. Attach air duct to intermediate flange for air cleaner housing .
17. Install condenser Heating, air conditioning87Refrigerant circuit; Removing and installing condenser.
18. Install charge air cooler .
19. Install impact absorber General body repairs, exterior63Bumper (front); Removing and installing impact absorber.
20. Install ATF lines 34ATF circuit; Removing and installing ATF lines.
21. Connect coolant connection with plug-in connector . [Note: Do not reuse coolant.]
22. Fill up with coolant .
23. Check ATF level 37ATF; Checking ATF level.

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