engine AUDI A4 1996 B5 / 1.G AEB ATW Engines Cooling System Components User Guide
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Installing  
      Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the 
following:  
     
-  Fill with coolant   Page 19
-6 .
     
WARNING! 
     
The cooling system is pressurized when the 
engine is warm. When opening the expansion 
tank, wear gloves and other appropriate 
protection, cover the cap using a cloth, and 
open carefully to relieve system pressure 
slowly. 
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Radiator, removing and installing
 
     
Special tools and equipment  
      VAG1306 drip tray  
     
Removing  
     
-  Remove front bumper. 
     
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WARNING! 
The cooling system is pressurized when the engine is warm. When 
opening the expansion tank, wear gloves and other appropriate 
protection, cover the cap using a cloth, and open carefully to relieve 
system pressure slowly.  -  Unbolt cooling pipe for power steering hydraulic oil (arrows).
-  Place VAG1306 drip tray underneath engine.
-  Open coolant expansion tank cap.
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Page 31 of 34
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Installing  
      Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the 
following:  
     
-  Fill up with coolant   Page 19
-6 .
     
WARNING! 
     
The cooling system is pressurized when the 
engine is warm. When opening the expansion 
tank, wear gloves and other appropriate 
protection, cover the cap using a cloth, and 
open carefully to relieve system pressure 
slowly. 
     
Tightening torques  
     
Component  
Tightening torques  
Condenser to radiator   10 Nm (7 ft lb)  
Coolant line to radiator   10 Nm (7 ft lb)  
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Cooling system, pressure test
 
     
Special tools and equipment  
     
VAG1274 cooling system tester
     VAG1274/1 adapter or VAG1274/8 with 
VAG1274/9 
     
Test condition:  
     Engine at operating temperature 
     
WARNING! 
     
The cooling system is pressurized when the 
engine is warm. When opening the expansion 
tank, wear gloves and other appropriate 
protection, cover the cap using a cloth, and 
open carefully to relieve system pressure 
slowly. 
     
-  Open coolant expansion tank cap.
     
Vehicles with small cap 
    
-  Using VAG1274/1 adapter, attach VAG1274 cooling system tester to 
coolant expansion tank. 
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