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Replacing the Heating Radiator in the Audi A3 8V

Model: Audi A3 Sportback MK 3 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Radiator

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Watch this video to learn how to remove and replace the internal heating radiator of the Audi A3 8V, Sportback version. First, get inside the vehicle and start by unscrewing all the fastening screws on the dashboard, removing the caps and the entire centre console; use plastic levers to assist you, disconnecting all the electrical cables and removing the air vents.

At this point, disconnect the clip from the pipe connected to the radiator; after draining all the fluid, proceed to replace the radiator, following the video until the end!


Updated on 5 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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