AUDI A6 1996 C5 / 2.G AEB ATW Engines Cooling System Components Owner's Manual
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19-18
      
Tightening torques  
     
Component  
Tightening 
torques  
Impeller to pump housing   10 Nm (7 ft 
lb)  
Pump housing to toothed belt 
cover  10 Nm (7 ft 
lb)  
Bracket for generator, power 
steering pump and viscous fan to 
cylinder block  25 Nm (18 ft 
lb)  
Left brace for cylinder 
block/bracket for generator, power 
steering pump and viscous fan    
to cylinder block   25 Nm (18 ft 
lb)  
to bracket M10   40 Nm (30 ft 
lb)  
Brace for torque support/bracket 
for generator, power steering 
pump and viscous fan    
to torque support   25 Nm (18 ft 
lb)  
to bracket   20 Nm (15 ft 
lb)  
Intake duct support     
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to intake duct   20 Nm (15 ft 
lb)  
to bracket   20 Nm (15 ft 
lb)  
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Component  
Tightening 
torques  
Generator to bracket for 
generator, power steering pump 
and viscous fan    
M8   25 Nm (18 ft 
lb)  
M10   40 Nm (30 ft 
lb)  
Belt pulley to coolant pump   25 Nm (18 ft 
lb)  
Viscous fan to bearing   45 Nm (33 ft 
lb)  
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19-20
      
Coolant thermostat, removing, installing 
and checking
 
     
Removing  
     
- Drain coolant   Page 19
-4 .
    
Installing  
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 torque   -  Remove bolts -4-, remove connector -3-, O-ring -2- and coolant 
thermostat -1-. 
-  Clean and/or smooth O-ring sealing surface.
-  Install coolant thermostat. 
-  Fill up with coolant   Page 19
-6 .
Component  
Tightening torque  
Connector to pump housing   10 Nm (7 ft lb)  
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19-21
      
Coolant thermostat, checking  
     
-  Warm thermostat in hot water bath.
     
Starts to 
open  Fully open  
Stroke  
approx. 87 C  
(189 F)  
approx. 102 C 
1)  
(216 F)  
min. 8 
mm  
(0.315 in.)  
1) Cannot be tested.  
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Coolant line (lower), removing and 
installing
 
     
Removing  
     
- Drain coolant   Page 19
-4 .
     
-  Remove intake air duct between intake manifold 
and charge air cooler. 
    
-  Remove hose -4- to oil cooler at lower coolant line -2-.
-  Remove hose -5- to heater core at lower coolant line.
-  Remove lower coolant line from hose -1- at coolant pump.
-  Unbolt lower coolant line from oil filter bracket -3-.
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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. 
     
       Repair Manual, Body Exterior, Repair Group 
63
   
    
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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-  Turn radiator drain plug (arrow) counterclockwise; if needed attach 
accessory hose to connection flange. 
    
Vehicles with automatic transmission 
 Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V, Repair Group 37
    -  Remove coolant hoses at radiator and remove clip from connecting 
flange (arrow). 
-  Remove ATF lines from radiator.
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Note:  
Make sure fender is protected against possible damage.  -  Remove bolts -4- for air guides at radiator on left and right sides.
-  Remove retaining bolts -1- and -2- from condenser.
-  Disconnect harness connector -3- at A/C pressure switch -F129-.
-  Pull condenser upward, out of retaining bracket, swing to side and 
hang at right-front wheel using wire loop. 
    
-  Unlock both radiator retaining bolts and pull upward to remove 
(arrows). 
-  Tilt radiator forward and remove toward top.
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