Removing water radiator (front) for charge air cooling circuit — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017)

• Special tools named: 3094

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• Disregard (item 1).
• 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) (1)General body repairs, exterior63Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover.
2. Remove bolts (arrows).
3. Detach air duct (1) with intermediate flange (2) from air cleaner housing.
4. Release catches (arrows A) and swivel air duct (1) (right-side) to centre of vehicle (arrow B).
5. Place drip tray for workshop hoistVAS 6208 beneath water radiator (front) for charge air cooling circuit.

6. Clamp off coolant hose using hose clamp 3094, release hose clip (arrow) and disconnect hose.
7. Remove bolt (1).
8. Push catch down (arrow A) and move water radiator for charge air cooling circuit slightly in direction of (arrow B).
9. Lift water radiator for charge air cooling circuit off radiator. [Note: Disregard (item 1).] [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.]
10. Install bumper cover (front) General body repairs, exterior63Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover.
11. Fill up with coolant . [Note: The coolant in the entire system must be changed if the radiator is renewed.]

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