All vehicles (from week 36/08 onwards) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off all electrical equipment.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. When renewing control unit, select "“Replacement”" function for appropriate control unit in "“Guided Fault Finding”".
4. Open left-side luggage compartment storage area.
5. Unscrew nut (1) (8 Nm) and bolt (2) (8 Nm) from bracket (3). — 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft)

6. Swivel bracket (3) with parking aid control unit J446 to one side.
7. Unplug connectors (2) at radioR(1).
8. Fit protective cap for cable connectorVAS 6223/9(1) onto MOST bus connector (2).
9. Unscrew bolts (arrows) (3 Nm) at radioR(1). — 3 Nm (2.2 lb-ft)
10. Pivot radioR(1) slightly towards luggage compartment.
11. Lift radioR(1) out of bracket (5) and take it out.
12. Installation is performed in reverse sequence.

Other AUDI procedures

• Removing and installing toothed belt – Audi · 56 torque figures
• Removing engine – Audi A8 D3 · 41 torque figures
• Removing camshaft timing chain from camshafts – Audi A6/A7 C7 · 38 torque figures
• Installing engine – Audi A8 D4 · 36 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshaft timing chain · 29 torque figures
• Checking misfiring recognition function – Audi 4.2 BCY/BRV
• Connecting adapter V.A.G 1598/21 (test box) to ABS with EDL control unit J104
• Dismantling and assembling burner element with combustion air blower V6
• Removing and installing starter catalytic converters, intermediate pipes and main catalytic converters
• Checking electric radiator fan V7 and actuation – Audi 3.3 TDI