b6 s4 power steering hose and Ac Condenser

**dkokorus** · 11-01-2016 06:35 PM

So about to embark on this journey. Had a quick questions, looking at DIY and searching the forums I didn't find anything really solid on which way to approach this.

Anyone have done this and can give advice?

also would it be easier to just remove the front clip and then start or can I avoid this?

Well guys thanks for the help.

**tmh88** · 11-01-2016 07:14 PM

Seeing as you're replacing the condenser and will need an AC recharge anyway, might as well remove the entire front bumper and fan assembly (which has the condenser and radiator on it). It takes maybe 10 minutes at most if you know what you're doing. I replaced my water pump and power steering pump over the summer. It made the work 10000x easier.

The condenser will be extremely easy to replace. Just pull the bumper off, disconnect the coolant and AC hoses, remove the fan assembly and your condenser is already off at that point and ready to be replaced with a few more bolts. Oh, and when you immediately pull the bumper off you'll see a single hose bolted to the front of the condenser, snaking around seen here. This is a cooling line for the power steering system. Shouldn't honestly take more than 20 minutes for someone who has done it before. Even if you've never done it, I can't see it taking more than an hour or two. Once the fan/condenser/radiator assembly is removed this is what you'll see, minus the supercharger. At this point you should have sufficient access to replace the power steering hoses.

**dkokorus** · 11-16-2016 08:53 AM

Made it this far ...... how do I get to the hose to replace it ? The diagram was confusing. Any suggestions .... thanks for all the help.

High pressure and flex hose ! .....im sure i will feel like that guy asking for where an item is at a store and the helper just points his fingers to your right and you feel stupid for even asking

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