cooling AUDI A4 1997 B5 / 1.G APB Engine Cooling System Components
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-  Start engine and let it idle for about 10 
minutes. 
     
-  Maintain an engine speed of about 2000 RPM 
for about 5 minutes. 
     
-  Allow engine to run at idling speed until bottom 
hose on radiator becomes hot. 
     
-  Check coolant level and top up if necessary. 
When engine is at normal operating temperature 
coolant level must be on max. mark, and 
between min. and max. marks when engine is 
cold. 
     
Note:  
     When the engine is hot the cooling system is 
under pressure. Carefully open filler cap on 
expansion tank to release pressure before 
starting repair work. 
     
WARNING! 
     
Hot steam can escape from the expansion 
tank when the filler cap is opened. Cover the 
filler cap with a cloth and remove it carefully. 
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Vehicles with air conditioner 
WARNING! 
Do not open the air conditioner refrigerant circuit. 
Note:  
To prevent damage to the condenser and refrigerant lines and hoses, 
ensure that the lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.   -  Unbolt pressurizing fan and detach cooling lines for power steering 
hydraulic fluid -arrows-. 
    
-  Detach air cowls from radiator -4- (left and right). 
-  Remove securing bolts -1- and -2- for condenser. 
-  Unplug connector -3- from air conditioner pressure switch -F129. 
-  Lift condenser up out of its bracket, turn it towards side and secure to 
right-hand front wheel with wire. 
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Installing  
Install in the opposite order to removing. When installing, note the 
following points:  
Tightening torques   -  Release two retaining pins for radiator and pull out upward -arrows-.
-  Pivot radiator toward front and lift out.
-  Fill with coolant   Page 19
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Component  
Nm  
Condenser to radiator   10  
Cooling lines to radiator   10  
Pressurizing fan to radiator   10  
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Installing  
      Install in the opposite order to removing. When 
installing, note the following points:  
     
-  Remove residues of sealant on sealing surfaces 
of coolant pump and cylinder block. 
     
-  Clean sealing surfaces; ensure that they are free 
of oil and grease. 
     
-  Fit new gasket on coolant pump flange. 
    
-  Insert coolant pump into cylinder block and tighten all 9 securing bolts -
2-. 
-  Secure rear toothed belt guard at coolant pump housing -1-.
   Tightening torque: 10 Nm. 
-  Install toothed belt   Page 13
-4 .
- Install ribbed belt   Page 13
-1 .
-  Install toothed belt guard. 
-  Fill cooling system   Page 19
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