radiator AUDI A6 2000 C5 / 2.G AEB ATW Engines Cooling System Components Workshop Manual

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8 -
Radiator
Removing and installing Page 19
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After replacing, replace coolant
9 -
Upper coolant line
10 -
Coolant pump/coolant thermostat Coolant pump, removing and installing
Page 19
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Check for ease of movementCoolant thermostat, removing and installing
Page 19
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Checking Page 19
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11 -
Turbocharger
12 -
Cylinder head/cylinder block
After replacing, replace coolant
13 -
Connector
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- Place VAG1306 drip tray underneath engine.

CAUTION!

Observe disposal regulations for coolant!

Note: - Remove retaining clip (arrow) from lower coolant hose and remove
coolant hose from radiator.

With bumper removed, coolant can be drained through radiator drain plug
(arrow).
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If the radiator, heater core, cylinder head or
cylinder head gasket is replaced, completely
replace the engine coolant.
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For coolant G 012 A8 D, use T40007 refractometer to test frost protection
in cooling system.
Recommended mixture ratios:
Vehicles with small cap Frost protection to
Anti-freeze amount
G 012 A8
D
1) Water
1)
-25 C
(-13 F)
-35 C
(-13 F)
40 %

50 % 3.0 ltr.
(3.2 qts.)
3.5 ltr.
(3.7 qts.) 4.0 ltr.
(4.2 qts.)
3.5 ltr.
(3.7 qts.)
1) The quantity of coolant: 7.0 liters (7.4 qts.) can vary depending upon
vehicle options.
- Install lower radiator hose and secure.
- Replace O-ring and install coolant pump drain plug.
Tightening torque: 30 Nm (22 ft lb)

- Screw VAG1274/1 adapter onto coolant expansion tank.
- Attach VAG1274/10 special tool to VAG1274/1 adapter.
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- Start engine and maintain an engine speed of
about 2000 RPM for approx. 3 minutes.

- Allow engine to idle until the lower radiator hose
is hot.Check coolant level and top up if
necessary. When engine is at normal operating
temperature, coolant level must be at max.
mark; when engine is cold, between min. and
max. marks.

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.

- Switch engine off.
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- Drain coolant Page 19
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- Loosen clamps for coolant hoses -1- and -2-.
- Remove coolant hose to radiator at coolant line.
- Remove intake air duct between intake manifold and charge air cooler.
- Remove mounting bolts for generator.
- Remove generator toward front.
- Disconnect wiring from removed generator.
- Unbolt following supports and braces from bracket for generator, power
steering pump and viscous fan:

Intake manifold support
Support for torque support bracket
Brace to cylinder block (remove completely)

- Remove bracket for generator, power steering pump and viscous fan
bolts -1- through -6-.
- Secure bracket for generator, power steering pump and viscous fan to
left side using wire.
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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
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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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- 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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Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the
following:

- Fill up with coolant Page 19
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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.

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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