Removing air cleaner housing - vehicles with 4.2 ltr. FSI engine — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

Don't miss

• Disregard (item 5).
• Avoid violation of laws concerning exhaust emissions on USA vehicles.Do not open hose connection (2). — Release retainers (arrows) and detach air cleaner (top section).

📋 Procedure

1. Unscrew bolts (arrows).
2. Remove air ducts (1 and 2).
3. Move fuel line and line going to activated charcoal filter clear at air cleaner housing and at air pipe.
4. Unplug electrical connector (1) at air mass meter G70.
5. Detach vacuum line (3) going to air intake hose.

6. Move air intake hose with connected crankcase breather hose (2) clear. To do so, release hose clip (4) and clamps (arrows). [Note: Disregard (item 5).]
7. ⚠ Avoid violation of laws concerning exhaust emissions on USA vehicles. Do not open hose connection (2). — Release retainers (arrows) and detach air cleaner (top section).
8. Disconnect vacuum line (1).
9. Pull pin out of fastener (4).
10. Detach air cleaner (bottom section) and unplug electrical connector (2) on reverse side at variable intake manifold change-over valve N335.

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