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How to change coolant flange on AUDI 80 B2 (81, 85) – replacement guide
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AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.3, AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.6, AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.6, AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.8, AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.8, AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.8 GTE, AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.8 CC quattro (85Q), AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.8 GTE quattro (85Q), AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.8 GTE quattro (85Q), AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.8, AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.8 GTE, AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.8 CC quattro (85Q) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.3, AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.6, AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.6, AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.8, AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.8, AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.8 GTE, AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.8 CC quattro (85Q), AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.8 GTE quattro (85Q), AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.8 GTE quattro (85Q), AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.8, AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.8 GTE, AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.8 CC quattro (85Q) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Coolant Flange for 80 (81, 85, B2) and other AUDI models
Alternative products

Torque wrench
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 13
Ratchet wrench
Fluid container
Funnel
Fender cover
Replacement: сoolant flange – AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2). Tip from AUTODOC:
- Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
- Check the coolant condition and replace it if necessary.
- Inspect the thermostat. Replace it if necessary.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: сoolant flange – AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2). Use the following procedure:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3
Unscrew the coolant reservoir cap. - Step 4
Prepare a container for fluids. - Step 5
Loosen the coolant hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 6
Detach the coolant hose.Replacement: сoolant flange – AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2). Professionals recommend:Caution! Coolant may come out from the water pump channels and body. - Step 7
Drain the coolant from the engine.Replacement: сoolant flange – AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2). Tip from AUTODOC:Caution! The coolant can be very hot.Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.All work should be done with the engine stopped.Wait until the coolant has completely flowed out of the drain hole. - Step 8
Unscrew the thermostat housing fasteners. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 9
Remove the thermostat housing.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: сoolant flange – AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it. - Step 10
Remove the thermostat.Replacement: сoolant flange – AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2). AUTODOC experts recommend:Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.Caution! Coolant may leak out of the coolant lines and thermostat housing. - Step 11
Install the thermostat.AUTODOC recommends:Caution! Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the fasteners of the car. AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) - Step 12
Install a new thermostat housing. - Step 13
Tighten the thermostat housing fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 13 nm torque. - Step 14
Attach the coolant hose.
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