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1.18
Removing and installing coolant pipe
(rear)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-
Removing
• Engine removed and in position on scissor-type assembly
platform - VAS 6131 A- with gearbox attached.
Note
All cable ties which are released or cut open when removing must
be fitted in the same position when installing.
– Remove coolant pipe (left-side)
.
– Remove coolant pipe (right-side)
.
– Unscrew nuts -2- and -4- and detach bracket for electrical
connectors on coolant pipe (rear).
– Release engine wiring harness at coolant pipe (rear).
– Unplug electrical connector -3- at coolant temperature sender
- G62- .
– Detach coolant hose -5- from coolant pipe (rear).
– Remove bolts -1- and -6- and detach coolant pipe (rear).
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
Note
♦
Renew O-rings.
♦
Fit all cable ties in the original positions when installing.
– Clean and smoothen sealing surfaces for O-rings as required.
– Install coolant pipe (left-side)
– Install coolant pipe (right-side)
Tightening torques
♦
⇒ “1.12 Coolant pipes - exploded view”, page 202
1.19
Radiator and radiator fans - exploded view
Audi A8 2003 ➤
10-cylinder direct petrol injection engine (5.2 ltr. 4-valve), mechanics - Edition 10.2013
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Rep. gr.19 - Cooling
