Removing and installing air cleaner housing - R8 Coupé with manual gearbox/R tronic gearbox 086 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 1 workshop diagram for BUJ

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine cover panel .
2. Remove engine compartment trim panels 53.
3. Unplug electrical connectors from air mass meter 2G246(3) and unplug electrical connector from air mass meter G70(5).
4. Open hose clips (2) and (4).
5. Remove all bolts (arrows) from air cleaner housing.

6. Detach boots (1) and (6) from air cleaner housing.
7. Remove air cleaner housing together with air mass meters. [Note: The air cleaner housing MUST be clean.Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Electronic parts catalogue.To prevent malfunctions, cover all critical parts of the engine air intake tract (air mass meter, intake pipes, etc.) with a clean cloth when blowing out the air cleaner housing with compressed air.]
8. Check for salt residue, dirt and leaves in air mass meters and air intake hoses (engine intake side).
9. Check air duct leading to air cleaner housing for dirt and leaves
10. Install air ducts with screw-type clips .
11. Install engine compartment trim panels 53.
12. Install engine cover panel .

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