1996 AUDI A4 ECU

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Cooling system components,
removing and installing

WARNING!

The cooling system is pressurized when the
engine is warm. When opening the expansion
tank, wear gloves and other appropriate
protection, cover the cap using a cloth, and
open carefully to relieve system pressure
slowly.

Note:

Cooling system is under pressure when engine
is warm. If necessary reduce pressure before
repair.
Secure all hose connections using production-
type clamps parts catalog.

VAG1921 pliers are recommended for installing
spring clips.
Always replace gaskets, seals and O-rings.
Arrows on coolant lines and hoses must
align.
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For coolant G 012 A8 D, use T40007 refractometer to test frost protection
in cooling system.
Recommended mixture ratios:
Vehicles with small cap Frost protection to
Anti-freeze amount
G 012 A8
D
1) Water
1)
-25 C
(-13 F)
-35 C
(-13 F)
40 %

50 % 3.0 ltr.
(3.2 qts.)
3.5 ltr.
(3.7 qts.) 4.0 ltr.
(4.2 qts.)
3.5 ltr.
(3.7 qts.)
1) The quantity of coolant: 7.0 liters (7.4 qts.) can vary depending upon
vehicle options.
- Install lower radiator hose and secure.
- Replace O-ring and install coolant pump drain plug.
Tightening torque: 30 Nm (22 ft lb)

- Screw VAG1274/1 adapter onto coolant expansion tank.
- Attach VAG1274/10 special tool to VAG1274/1 adapter.
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- Drain coolant Page 19
-4 .

- Loosen clamps for coolant hoses -1- and -2-.
- Remove coolant hose to radiator at coolant line.
- Remove intake air duct between intake manifold and charge air cooler.
- Remove mounting bolts for generator.
- Remove generator toward front.
- Disconnect wiring from removed generator.
- Unbolt following supports and braces from bracket for generator, power
steering pump and viscous fan:

Intake manifold support
Support for torque support bracket
Brace to cylinder block (remove completely)

- Remove bracket for generator, power steering pump and viscous fan
bolts -1- through -6-.
- Secure bracket for generator, power steering pump and viscous fan to
left side using wire.
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