Removing and installing water radiator for charge air cooling circuit (left-side) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

• Special tools named: 3094

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• Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Electronic parts catalogue.
• The coolant in the entire system must be changed if the radiator is renewed.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove bumper cover (front) General body repairs, exterior63Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover.
2. Remove front left wheel.
3. Remove wheel housing liner (front left) General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liners; Exploded view - front wheel housing liner.
4. Detach air duct (1)(arrow).
5. Unscrew nuts (arrows) and lower bracket (1) with water radiator (left-side) for charge air cooling circuit slightly.

6. Place drip tray for workshop hoistVAS 6208 beneath water radiator (left-side) for charge air cooling circuit.
7. Clamp off coolant hoses using hose clamps 3094, release hose clips (arrows) and disconnect hoses.
8. Lift water radiator (left-side) (1) for charge air cooling circuit off bracket. [Note: Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Electronic parts catalogue.]
9. Install front wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front).
10. Fit front wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres; Tightening torque for wheel bolts.
11. Install bumper cover (front) General body repairs, exterior63Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover.
12. Fill up with coolant . [Note: The coolant in the entire system must be changed if the radiator is renewed.]

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