power steering AUDI A8 2000 D2 / 1.G AHA ATQ Engines Cooling System Components Workshop Manual

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- Loosen bleeder screw on lower coolant line (arrow) under expansion
tank (if necessary, unbolt expansion tank).
- Top off coolant until it flows out from bleeder screw.
- Close bleeder screw and tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft lb).

- Loosen bleeder screw on front coolant line (arrow) between power
steering pump and left-side of cylinder head.
- Top off coolant until it flows out from bleeder hole in coolant line.
- Close bleeder screw and tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft lb).
- Top up coolant to MAX mark.
- Install coolant expansion tank cap.
- Set heater controls to maximum heat position.
- Start engine and let run at idle for approx. 10 minutes.
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19-18

All models

Vehicles with air conditioning
CAUTION! - Unbolt power steering hydraulic oil cooling line (arrows).
DO NOT open the air conditioning refrigerant circuit.Disconnect A/C refrigerant lines at brackets and support points
only. Avoid damage from bending. Refrigerant lines kink easily.

- Unbolt air guides at radiator -4- on left and right-sides.
- Unbolt 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.
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