Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing exhaust manifold (right-side) Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Removal lever -80-200- Removing –  Remove front exhaust pipe (right-side) → Chapter.

–  Unscrew bolts -bottom arrows- (accessible from below) at heat shield.

–  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  Disengage activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1 -N80--item 1- at air duct. –  Remove air duct -2-.

–  Pry off retaining clips -2- for wiring harness at air cleaner housing (use removal lever -80-200-). –  Detach electrical connector -1- at air mass meter. –  Remove air cleaner housing -arrows-.

–  Unscrew bolts -top arrows- (accessible from above) at heat shield and remove heat shield.   Note The guide tube for the engine oil dipstick must not be lifted out completely, as otherwise the O-ring at the base of the guide tube will have to be renewed.

–  Unscrew bolts -1- (accessible from above) on exhaust manifold. –  Loosen the wheel housing liner at the front. –  Unscrew nuts -2- (accessible from below) and remove heat shield. –  Unscrew nut -3- and remove exhaust manifold. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note Renew gaskets and self-locking nuts. –  Install front exhaust pipe (right-side) → Chapter. –  Align exhaust system so it is free of stress → Chapter. Tightening torques

Component		Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head		25
Heat shield	M6	10
for exhaust manifold	M8	20