A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2008)
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‹› Ignore - 1 -.
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Pivot front of engine/transmission assembly slightly to right.
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Loosen one bolt - arrow - from engine to transmission connection approximately 2 turns and loosen Tension Strap (T10038) around bolt and
around brace on right longmember.
CAUTION!
Risk of damaging drive axle boots.
‹› Carefully guide left exhaust manifold with catalytic converter when removing.
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Remove left exhaust manifold with catalytic converter toward rear.
Installing
‹› Tightening specifications. Refer to => [ Engine, Installing ] See: Engine/Service and Repair/Engine, Installing, => [ Exhaust Manifold Assembly
Overview ] See: Exhaust Manifold/Service and Repair/Exhaust Manifold Assembly Overview, => [ Left exhaust manifold tightening sequence ]
See: Exhaust Manifold/Service and Repair/Exhaust Manifold Assembly Overview, => [ Individual suspension components, left side ] See: Exhaust
Manifold/Service and Repair/Exhaust Manifold Assembly Overview, => [ Left driveshaft heat shield ] See: Cooling System/Coolant
Line/Hose/Service and Repair/Coolant Pipes Assembly Overview.
Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:
‹› Replace gasket and self-locking nuts.
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Place new gasket onto stud bolts.