Radiator and Fan Shroud

Radiator and Fan Shroud

• The radiator and fan shroud can only be removed and installed together.

• It is not possible to remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) condenser from the radiator with the refrigerant pipes still connected on new models. This is described under "version 2".

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Used Oil Collection and Extraction Device (V.A.G 1782) for vehicles with S-Tronic transmission 0B5

• Engine Bung Set (VAS 6122) for vehicles with S-Tronic transmission 0B5

• Drip Tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208)

Removing






- Remove the front noise insulation - 1 -.

- Remove the impact member - 5 -.






- Remove the front charge air cooling circuit radiator. Refer to => [ Front Charge Air Cooling Circuit Radiator ] Front Charge Air Cooling Circuit Radiator.

Vehicles with Version 2 Refrigerant Pipes






- Remove the condenser.

Audi A4






- Remove the headlamp housing mount.

All Vehicles






- Place the (VAS 6208) under the engine.

- Remove the drain plug - 1 - and drain the coolant.

- Lift the clip - 2 - and disconnect the coolant hose from the radiator.

- Lift the clamp - arrow - and remove the connection from the radiator.













Danger of personal injury due to the coolant fan turning on by itself.

• Disconnect the connectors before working near the fan shroud.

- Disconnect the radiator fan electrical connectors - 1 and 2 -, to do this, push the clamp to the rear - arrow - and push the release down.

Vehicles with S-Tronic Transmission 0B5






- Place the (V.A.G 1782) under the disconnection point.

• Follow the rules for clean working conditions when working on the transmission. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

- Remove the bolts - arrow - and disconnect the ATF lines from the transmission.

• To prevent ATF from leaking, secure all ATF lines to the top of the longitudinal member.

- Seal any open lines and connections with a clean plug from the (VAS 6122).

All Vehicles






- Open the clamps - 1 and 2 - and remove the connection from the radiator.

- Remove the bolts - arrows -.






- Remove the air duct - 1 - from the air filter housing intermediate flange - 2 -.

Vehicles with Hydraulic Power Steering






- If applicable, release the clamps - arrow A - and tilt the power steering coolant hose - 1 - forward - arrow B -.

- Pull the power steering coolant hose upward off the condenser and lay it on the engine.

All Vehicles






- Release the retaining tabs - A arrows - and remove the left and right air ducts - 1 - upward - arrow B -.

- Release the left and right radiator retaining pins and remove by pulling upward - arrows -.






- Remove the left and right bolts - 1 - and remove the radiator bracket with the radiator from the lock carrier - arrow -.






- Lower the radiator slightly.

Vehicles with Version 1 Refrigerant Pipes






There is a risk of damaging the condenser and refrigerant lines and hoses.

• Do not stretch, kink or bend refrigerant lines and hoses.

- Have a second technician release the retaining clamps - 1 - in the direction of - arrow A - and remove the condenser - 2 - upward out of the mounts on the radiator - B arrows -.

- Tilt the condenser forward with the refrigerant lines still connected.

All Vehicles

- Remove the radiator.

- Press the fan shroud left and right locking tabs at the same time - arrow - and remove the fan shroud upward from the radiator.






Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Radiator and Coolant Fan Overview ] Radiator and Coolant Fan Overview.

• If there are small impressions on the fins, refer to => [ Coolers and Condensers ] Coolers and Condensers.

- Install the air duct on the air filter housing intermediate flange.

- Vehicles with S-Tronic transmission 0B5: Tighten the ATF pipes.

- Connect the coolant hose to the coupling. Refer to => [ Connect the Coolant Hose to the Coupling ] Radiator and Coolant Fan Overview.






- Install the front charge air cooling circuit radiator. Refer to => [ Front Charge Air Cooling Circuit Radiator ] Front Charge Air Cooling Circuit Radiator.

- Audi A4: Install the headlamp housing mount.

- Install condenser.

- Install the impact member.

- Fill with coolant => [ Filling ] Service and Repair.

• All of the coolant must be changed if the radiator was replaced.

- Vehicles with S-Tronic transmission 0B5: Check the ATF level.