Removal the radiator together with the fan frame (Audi Q5-8R)

The radiator and fan frame are removed and installed together. The fan frame can be removed separately. Remove noise insulation screens "1" and "2". Remove the front bumper trim and bumper. Remove the intercooler. Install a tray for service cranes "VAS 6208" under the engine. Unscrew the threaded plug of the drain hole "1" and drain the coolant. Remove the coolant hose "2" from the radiator by pressing the fastening bracket.



Disconnect the electrical connector "1" of the radiator fan, move the lock back "arrow" and press the stopper down.



Cars with DSG gearbox: Install a device for pumping out and collecting oil under the disconnection point. Unscrew the "arrow" bolts and disconnect the ATF lines from the radiator. To prevent ATF oil from leaking, tie the ATF lines to the side member. To prevent contamination of the open lines, close them and the fittings with clean plugs from the plug set for the "VAS6122" engine.

All

Unscrew the bolts "arrows". Remove the air duct "1" and the intermediate flange "2".



Remove the connecting nipple "1" and "2" from the radiator, to do this, loosen the clamp.



Disconnect the upper air duct "1" by unlocking the "arrow" fasteners.



Release the clamps "arrow A" and remove the air duct "1" on the left and right "arrow B".





Open the retaining clips "arrow A" and move the cooling coil "1" of the power steering forward "arrow B". Remove the power steering cooling system hoses from the condenser in an upward direction and place them on the engine.



Loosen the radiator retainers on the left and right and remove them in the upward direction of the "arrow".



Unscrew bolts "1" on the left and right and remove the console and radiator from the radiator frame "arrow". Lower the radiator slightly.





The second mechanic must release the clamps "1" in the direction of arrow "A" and remove the condenser "2" in the upward direction from the radiator fastenings "arrows B". Do not overtighten, bend or flex the refrigerant lines and hoses. Tilt the condenser forward with the hoses connected. Remove the radiator.



Press the locking tabs of the fan frame on the left and right at the same time "arrow" and remove the fan frame from the radiator in an upward direction. With small indentations on the plates.

Install

Installation is in the reverse order. In this case, observe the following: Install the air duct of the intermediate flange of the air filter housing. Install the intercooler. Install the bumper and front bumper cover. Install the ATF lines. Fill with coolant. Check the transmission oil level. If the radiator has been replaced, change the coolant.

(The article is a reprint of material from: AUDImanual)