Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A4 Mk1 > Power unit | 6-cylinder engine, 2.7 ltr. 5-valve turbo (RS4), mechanics | Exhaust system | Removing and installing parts of exhaust system | Removing and installing exhaust manifold (right-side)

Removing and installing exhaust manifold (right-side)

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782-

Removing

–	Remove noise insulation -arrows-.

–	Place used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- under engine.

–	Drain off engine oil.

–	Remove engine → Chapter.

–	Leave engine on scissor-type assembly platform -VAS 6131- with gearbox attached.

–	Remove turbocharger (right-side) → Chapter.

–	Unscrew nuts -1 ... 9- and remove exhaust manifold (right-side).

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

Note

Renew gaskets, seals and self-locking nuts.

–	Tighten exhaust manifold in 2 stages in the sequence shown:

1.	Initially tighten to 15 Nm.

2.	Tighten to 25 Nm.

–	Install turbocharger (right-side) → Chapter.

–	Install front exhaust pipe (right-side) with starter and main catalytic converter → Chapter.

–	Install engine → Chapter.

–	Fill up with engine oil and check oil level → Chapter.

Tightening torques

Component

Exhaust manifold to cylinder head

25 ¹⁾²⁾

Oil drain plug

l	¹⁾ Renew nuts.

l	²⁾ Coat with high-temperature paste; for high-temperature paste refer to → Parts catalogue

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