2000 AUDI A8 cooling

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Note (continued from page Page 19
-12
):

If for climatic reasons greater frost protection is
required, the amount of G 12 can be increased,
but only up to 60% (frost protection to about -
40 C), otherwise frost protection and cooling
effectiveness will be reduced.

If the radiator, heat exchanger, cylinder head or
cylinder head gasket is replaced, completely
replace the engine coolant.

Test coolant frost protection using T10007 special tool.
Recommended mixture ratios: 1) The quantity of coolant can vary depending upon the equipment
installed in the vehicle. Frost protection
to Anti-freeze
amount G 121)
Water 1)
-25 C (-13 F)
-35 C (-31 F)
40 %
50 % 2.5 l (2.7
qt.)
3.0 l (3.2
qt.) 3.5 l (3.7
qt.)
3.0 l (3.2
qt.)
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- Raise engine speed to approx. 2000 rpm for
approx. 5 minutes.

- Allow engine to idle until lower coolant hose on
radiator is hot.

- Check coolant level and top-off if necessary.
When engine is at normal operating
temperature, coolant level must be on MAX
mark. When engine is cold, coolant level must
be between MIN and MAX marks.

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 with a cloth and
open carefully to relieve system pressure
slowly.
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All models

Vehicles with air conditioning
CAUTION! - Unbolt power steering hydraulic oil cooling line (arrows).
DO NOT open the air conditioning refrigerant circuit.Disconnect A/C refrigerant lines at brackets and support points
only. Avoid damage from bending. Refrigerant lines kink easily.

- Unbolt air guides at radiator -4- on left and right-sides.
- Unbolt retaining bolts -1- and -2- from condenser.
- Disconnect harness connector -3- at A/C pressure switch -F129-.
- Pull condenser upward out of retaining bracket, swing to side and hang
at right-front wheel using wire loop.
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Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the
following:

- Remove any remaining sealant from sealing
surfaces of coolant pump and cylinder block.

- Clean sealing surfaces so they are completely
free of any oil or grease.

- Install new gasket on water pump flange.

- Install coolant pump -2- into cylinder block and tighten all 9 mounting
bolts (arrow -2-) to 10 Nm (7 ft lb).
- Install rear toothed belt guard on water pump housing (arrow -1-).
Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7 ft lb).
- Install and tension toothed belt page 13
-12
.
- Install toothed belt guard.
- Install ribbed belt page 13
-8 .
- Fill cooling system with coolant page 19
-11
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Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the
following:

Bleeder valve for thermostat (arrow) must be at the top.
- Install thermostat -4- into engine block.
- Moisten new O-ring -3- with coolant.

- Install connection -2- for thermostat and tighten bolt -1- to 10 Nm (7 ft
lb).
- Install and tension toothed belt page 13
-12
.
- Install ribbed belt page 13
-8 .
- Fill cooling system with coolant page 19
-11
.
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Cooling system, pressure test


Engine at operating temperature

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 with a cloth and
open carefully to relieve system pressure
slowly.

- Open cap on coolant expansion tank.

- Using VAG1274/8 adapter attach VAG1274 cooling system tester to
coolant expansion tank.
- Use tester hand pump to create a pressure of approx. 1.0 bar (14.5
psi).
- If pressure falls, check for leaks and repair.
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After-run coolant pump

1 -
Coolant reservoir
Perform coolant system leak test using
VAG1274 cooling system tester and
VAG1274/9 adapter.
2 -
Lower coolant pipe
3 -
25 Nm
4 -
25 Nm
5 -
Bracket for after-run coolant pump
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