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A4 Mk3

Removing and installing air cleaner housing
Removing and installing air cleaner housing
Removing
–  Remove lock carrier cover → Rep. gr.63.
   
–  Remove bolts -arrows- and detach air duct -2-.
  Note
Disregard -item 1-.
  A24-10872
–  Release hose clips -arrows- and remove air pipe -1-.
  A23-10600
–  Unplug electrical connector -2- at air mass meter -G70- and move clear.
–  Lift off air cleaner housing -1-.
Installing
l  Tightening torque → Chapter „Air cleaner - exploded view“
  Note
t  The air cleaner housing MUST be clean.
t  To prevent malfunctions, cover critical parts of the engine air intake (air mass meter, air pipes, etc.) with a clean cloth when blowing out the air cleaner housing with compressed air.
t  Hose connections and air pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before assembly.
t  Use a silicone-free lubricant when installing the air hoses.
t  Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Electronic parts catalogue.
–  Check for salt residue, dirt and leaves in air pipe (engine intake side).
–  Check for dirt and leaves in air duct going from lock carrier to air cleaner housing.
Remaining installation steps are carried out in reverse sequence; note the following:
–  Install lock carrier cover → Rep. gr.63.
  A23-10601

Intake manifold > < Removing and installing air filter element