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Descriptive and Repair Manual

Audi A3 2000

2.4. MECHANICAL SETS

This section analyzes the mechanical sets that can be affected in collisions. Sometimes it is necessary

carry out the disassembly of them to effect the repair and/or replacement of the vehicle's body elements.

2.4.1. Radiator-condenser set

Union of the piece

The radiator and the condenser are closely joined, allowing for their disassembly as indicated below.

Substitution method

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Uncouple the air conditioning pipe from the condenser

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Disconnect the electrical harness from the electric fans

and the thermostat (fixed by 2 connectors).

Uncouple the radiator cooling connection

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Download the gas from the air conditioner.

Remove the lower engine protective tray (fixed-

gives for 4 screws).

Dismantle the fascia (secured by 11 screws on the right and

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(top right corner).

12 the left.

Remove the rubber from around the front headlights.

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Disconnect the horn's electrical harness (2 connectors).

Uncouple the lock cable from the trunk.

Front (fixed by 2 screws).

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Remove staples from the front (14 staples).

Remove the headlights and turn signals (secured by 3 screws and

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Extract the radiator-condenser set.

1 staple.

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Disconnect electrical harness.

Remove the front fascia assembly.

Soul of the defense (secured by 3 screws).

Remove the lower side protection trays (fi-

jaws for 2 staples and 1 screw each.

Drain the antifreeze.

For assembly, follow the previous steps in reverse order.

mentioning the following:

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Fill and bleed the cooling system.

Check that the fan turns on.

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Uncouple the cooling connection from the radiator and

remove staples.

Figure 63 Radiator and condenser

Descriptive and Repair Manual

Audi A3 2000

2.4.2. Engine-transmission-front suspension assembly

Union of the set

Once the multiple accessories detailed below are disassembled to remove the mechanical assemblies, it will be necessary

extract 4 screws from each transmission support (2 from each side), 2 engine mounting screws with the body support

Left side, 4 securing screws on the bottom of the body cradle (2 on each side) and 2 nuts for each shock absorber.

McPherson tower guide.

Substitution method

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Remove the chest.

Remove the top protective cover of the engine (attachfoedr.2 screws).

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Remove the protective grille from the water box (secured

for 4 nuts).

Empty the air conditioning circuit.

Remove radiators.

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Disconnect two windshield wiper diffusers and tube-

water channels of the diffusers.

Remove the connector from the UCE (right side).

Remove the channel cover from the cable pass-through the gap of the

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Remove air filter (secured by 2 screws).

Disconnect a connector and remove the clamp from thew-ater box motor (disconnect 1 connector from the

intake duct.

gutter).

Transfer the calculator installation to the engine compartment.

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Remove the fuse box, located above the battery. •

Remove the battery (secured by 2 terminals and•1 sDcrieswco)nnect the starter motor electrical harness and

support). reverse switch.

Remove the battery bracket (fastened by 4 screws•). Unplug the connector from the flow meter.

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Remove the electrical harness.

Remove the windshield wiper arms (secured by

1 nut each.

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Unplug the service injection connector, situate-

on top of the starter motor.

Disconnect the power steering pump connector.

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Figure 64 Engine-transmission-front suspension assembly

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Audi A3 2000

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Remove the ground cable beneath the battery box•. Remove the cover under the pedals.

Disconnect the positive from the battery.

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Uncouple the address column (fixed by 1 screw).

Remove the protective box from the lambda sensor connector.

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Remove wheels.

Remove brake lines.

Remove the DBS connectors.

Remove the exhaust pipe from the central section to the exit

Remove the throttle cable.

Uncouple the fuel lines (secured by

2 quick connections

Disconnect the pipe from the canister to the intake manifold.

of the catalyst (secured by 2 screws).

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session (set by 1 clamp).

Uncoupletheheatingpipes(fixedby1clamp-

slide each one.

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Remove front mechanical assembly.

For assembly, follow the previous steps in reverse.

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Uncouple the vacuum pipe from the brake boosters.aying:

Uncouple the cooling pipe.

Remove the power steering reservoir (secured by•1 bColot-oling system purge.

nillo).

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Check fluid levels.

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Remove the pipe from the clutch pump.

Remove the gear lever (secured by 3 screws).

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