Removing and installing rear heater unit — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes SF, SG

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• Depending on vehicle equipment, it may be necessary to remove heat shield above the rear silencer to reach securing nuts (1).
• Counterhold threaded bolts using suitable tool (arrow). Then loosen securing nuts with spanner (1).
• Mark installation position of coolant hoses.
• The seal must be bonded without gaps around the heat exchanger.When installing heater unit, first tighten securing nuts (1).After installing, replenish coolant 19Cooling system, coolant.

📋 Procedure

1. Place workshop crane drip trayVAS 6208 under vehicle.
2. Remove right side panel cladding 70. [Note: Depending on vehicle equipment, it may be necessary to remove heat shield above the rear silencer to reach securing nuts (1).]
3. Remove securing nuts (1).
4. Counterhold threaded bolts using suitable tool (arrow). Then loosen securing nuts with spanner (1).
5. Remove air duct (option) (3) from heater unit.

6. Disconnect connectors on heater unit.
7. Remove bolts (2).
8. Clamp off coolant hoses using hose clamps to 40 mm Ø3093(1). [Note: Mark installation position of coolant hoses.]
9. Loosen coolant hoses to second heat exchanger.
10. Remove heater from vehicle in (direction of arrow). [Note: The seal must be bonded without gaps around the heat exchanger.When installing heater unit, first tighten securing nuts (1).After installing, replenish coolant 19Cooling system, coolant.]

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