Safety Warning
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2012A8 QUATTRO SEDAN (4H2) V8-4.2L (CDRA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTCOOLING SYSTEMDIAGRAMS
2012 Audi A8 Quattro Sedan (4H2) V8-4.2L (CDRA)
Cooling System: Diagrams
2012 Audi A8 Quattro Sedan (4H2) V8-4.2L (CDRA)SECTION Diagrams
Coolant Hose Connection Diagrams
Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.
• The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.
• Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and then open it slowly to release the pressure in the system.
• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps appropriate for the model, refer to the electronic parts catalog ETKA.
• The arrows on the coolant pipes and ends of coolant hoses must align.
• Blue = large coolant circuit.
• Red = small coolant circuit.
• Orange = coolant circuit for ATF cooling.
• Brown = heating circuit.
1 Radiator
• Change coolant after replacing
2 Engine Temperature Control Temperature Sensor (G694)
3 Generator
4 Engine Oil Cooler
• Change coolant after replacing
5 Cylinder Head
• Cylinder bank 1 (right)
• Change coolant after replacing
6 Coolant Temperature Sensor (G62)
7 Coolant Recirculation Pump (V50)
8 Bleeder Screw
9 Coolant Switch-Off Valve (N82)
10 Front Heater Unit Heat Exchanger
• Change coolant after replacing
11 Rear Heater Unit Heat Exchanger
• Change coolant after replacing
12 Transmission Coolant Valve (N488)
13 Crankcase Ventilation
14 ATF Cooler
15 Non-Return Valve
16 Cap
• Pressure relief valve, checking => [ Pressure Relief Valve
in Cap, Checking ] Testing and Inspection
17 Coolant Reservoir
18 Cylinder Head Coolant Valve (N489)
19 Cylinder Head
• Cylinder bank 2 (left)
• Change Coolant after replacing
20 Coolant Pump
21 Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat (F265)
22 After-Run Coolant Pump (V51)
23 Transmission Fluid Cooling Valve (N509)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.