[V8] Radiator Removal

[bw at UDel.Edu]

Thanks Steve and John! 

I started my radiator replacement in our beautiful Indian Summer weather. I 
bought a new radiator for $215. Took off the awkward six bolt bumper and 
pulled it off to rest on the ground below. Removed the small nuts holding the SS 
trim, but couldn't remove the black strip it rests on, because of the headlight 
wipers.

Still, there is enough room to pull down the AC condenser and lift out the 
radiator. Now, I need the various Audi shock mounts, two on the top corners and 
two below to finish the job. They all dissolved, especially the top ones, that 
wouldn't detach from the radiator in one piece.

 Not a bad job, but I really needed to buy the mounts. Does any one know how to 
detach the headlight wipers, to pull off the black strip, to free up the center 
section?  Thanks,  Bob