diagram AUDI A6 2000 C5 / 2.G AHA ATQ Engines Cooling System Components Workshop Manual
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Cooling system components (on body)
 
1 - 
Radiator 
Removing and installing   page 19
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After replacing, completely replace coolantWith ATF cooler on vehicles with automatic 
transmission 
2 - 
Securing clip 
3 - 
Securing rubber 
4 - 
O-ring Replace if damaged
5 - 
Lower coolant hose Secured to radiator with retaining clipMake sure hose is securely seatedCoolant hose connection diagram   page 19
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6 - 
Securing clip 
To secure temperature switch in coolant 
hose 
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Upper coolant hose 
Secured to radiator with retaining clipMake sure hose is securely seatedCoolant hose connection diagram   page 19
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7 - 
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor 
-G62- 
For Engine Control Module (ECM)If necessary, release pressure in cooling 
system before removing Checking   Repair Manual, 2.8 Liter V6 
5V Fuel Injection & Ignition, Repair Group 
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8 - 
Rear coolant line 
Coolant hose connection diagram   page 19
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9 - 
Lifting eye 
10 - 
10 Nm (7 ft lb) 
11 - 
Coolant line 
Coolant hose connection diagram   page 19
-9 
12 - 
Front coolant hose 
Coolant hose connection diagram   page 19
-9 
13 - 
Sealing cap 
Check using VAG1274 cooling system 
tester with VAG1274/8 adapter Test pressure: 1.4-1.6 bar (20-23 psi)
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14 - 
O-ring 
Replace if damaged
15 - 
Expansion tank Check using VAG1274 cooling system 
tester with VAG1274/9 adapter 
16 - 
Upper coolant hose Secured to radiator with retaining clipMake sure hose is securely seatedCoolant hose connection diagram   page 19
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17 - 
Coolant line 
Coolant hose connection diagram   page 19
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18 - 
Rear toothed belt guard 
19 - 
Gasket 
Always replace
20 - 
Coolant pump Check for ease of movementCompletely replace if damaged or leakingRemoving and installing   page 19
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21 - 
Lower coolant line 
Coolant hose connection diagram   page 19
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22 - 
Oil cooler 
23 - 
Belt pulley 
For viscous fan
24 - 
Fan wheel for viscous fan 
25 - 
Viscous fan coupling Note left-hand threadTightening torque only valid when using 
3312 open end spanner. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft lb)Removing and installing   page 19
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26 - 
Bracket 
For viscous fan
27 - 
From bottom of radiator Coolant hose connection diagram   page 19
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Coolant hose connection diagram
 
1 - 
Lower coolant hose 
From radiator to engine
2 - 
Cylinder head/cylinder block 
3 - 
Intake manifold 
4 - 
Coolant line From heat exchanger to engine block
5 - 
Heater core 
6 - 
Coolant hose To heat exchanger
7 - 
Rear coolant line 
8 - 
Expansion tank 
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If 1st or 2nd fan speed does not run:  
 Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations   
If no open circuit can be found:  -  Bridge terminal -1- and terminal -3- of harness connector using 
auxiliary cables from VW1594 connector test kit. 
   Coolant fan -V7- must run on 2nd speed.
-  Locate and repair open circuit using wiring diagram:-  Replace coolant fan -V7-. 
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