Cooling System Components, Removing and Installing

1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Cooling System Components, Removing and Installing

Cooling System Components, Removing and Installing





Notes:
^ Always replace seals and gaskets.
^ Testing coolant fan, Refer to On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Electrical Equipment m. y. 1997-1999.

1. Coolant line, rear
2. From heater core
^ With vent valve
3. To heater core
^ With vent valve
4. Return hose
5. Cap for expansion tank
^ Checking, Refer to Cooling System, Testing and Inspection.
6. Expansion tank
7. Filler hose
8. Coolant thermostat
^ Replacing, Refer to Thermostat, Engine Cooling, Service and Repair.
9. Radiator
10. Coolant hose bracket
11. Coolant line
^ Connection between oil cooler and engine block
12. Oil cooler
13. Coolant line
14. Coolant line to oil cooler
RENDER: 1.0x

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