Overview - Radiator, All Without High-Voltage System Excluding AUDI A8/Q7/Q8

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Radiator/Radiator Fan (Vehicles Without High-Voltage System)

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Radiator
- Removing and Installing. Refer to RADIATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- If there are small impressions on the fins. Refer to RADIATOR AND CONDENSER ASSEMBLY .
- After replacing, replace entire amount of coolant
Plug
- Not available separately.
- Do not open
O-Ring
- Not available separately.
Coolant Hose
- Lift the clamp to remove
- Connecting. Refer to Fig 2.
O-Rings
- Replace if damaged or leaking
Coolant Hose
- Lift the clamp to remove
- Connecting. Refer to Fig 2.
Coolant Ventilation Line
- To the coolant expansion tank
- Lift the clamp to remove
- Connecting. Refer to Fig 2.
O-Ring
- Replace if damaged or leaking
Rubber Bushing
- For the radiator
Sleeve
Retaining Pin
- Disengage and remove using the screwdriver
Air Duct
Rubber Bushing
- For the radiator
Radiator Bracket
Bolt
- 5 Nm
Backing Plate
Bolt
- 4.5 Nm

Connect the Connector Coupling

Fig 2: Connect the Coolant Hose to the Connector Coupling

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-- Replace the damaged clamp -3-.

-- Check the O-ring -2- or Y-ring -5- for damage. The O-ring can optionally be replaced by the Y-ring. When installing the Y-ring, mind the installation position, the groove points towards the inside.

-- Coat the new O-ring or Y-ring with coolant.

-- Press on the connector coupling -4- to the connection -1- until it engages audibly.

-- Push the connector coupling on again and pull it to make sure the connector coupling is engaged correctly.