To remove the top radiator hose on an Audi A6, first ensure the engine is cool to avoid burns. Locate the hose at the top of the radiator, then loosen the hose clamp using a screwdriver or pliers. Gently twist and pull the hose away from the radiator fitting, taking care to catch any coolant that may spill. If it’s stubborn, you can use a hose removal tool or carefully work it free with a twisting motion.
The thermostat on a 1998 2.4 Audi a6 is located on the radiator under the top hose assembly. To access it, you will have to partially drain the radiator.
Drain enough of the radiator to remove the top radiator hose. Remove the hose, then the pipe that the hose connects to. The bottom end of the pipe houses the thermostat.
Usually the fitting that the top radiator hose is fastened to.
Remove bottom hose from radiator. Remove radiator cap. When water stops running from hose - reconnect to radiator. Fill radiator with water/antifreeze Replace cap + run engine till temp guage reads 90 degrees. Let engine cool. Check fluid level + top up if ness.
Remove the bottom radiator hose. Put a garden hose into the top of the radiator. Allow the garden hose to run until the water coming out of the bottom of the radiator is clear.
Follow The TOP Radiator Hose From Radiator To The Engine. Where It Is Clamped On Remove The Hose. Behind The Housing Where You Removed The Hose Is The Thermostat
Remove the bottom radiator hose. Stick a hose in the top of the radiator. Turn the water on. Allow the water to run through the radiator and out the bottom of the radiator.
1. Open the radiator cap. 2. Disconnect the top radiator hose. 3. Run the engine for a couple of minutes with the hose off. 4. Insert tap water hose into the radiator where the top hose should be. 5. Run water into the radiator until clear water comes out of the radiator top hose. 6. Continue idling the engine, remove the tap water hose from the radiator, shut off engine as soon as the water stops coming out of the top water hose of the radiator. 7. Reconnect top water hose and fill radiator with antifreeze. Start engine and top off antifreeze.
It is at the engine end of the top radiator hose. Drain the radiator into a container and remove the hose at the thermostat housing. Remove the 2 bolts and remove the housing and the thermostat.
Drain the radiator into a container. Remove the top radiator hose at the engine. Remove the 2 bolts holding the thermostat housing. Remove the thermostat and clean the surfaces. Install the new thermostat, housing,and bolts. Reinstall the top radiator hose and fill with coolant.
Drain the radiator. Remove the top radiator hose on the 2003 Buick Century. Unbolt the hose inlet. Remove the inlet housing and take out the thermostat. Replace the thermostat, install the housing and top hose, and refill with antifreeze.
Where Top Radiator Hose Connects To Engine. Remove Hose From Thermostat Housing. That Is Where The Hose Is Clamped On. Then Remove The Housing And There You Will Find The Thermostat.