Removing and installing air mass meter G70 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Pull dipstick (1) out of guide tube.
2. Pull off engine cover panel (arrows).
3. Re-insert dipstick in guide tube.
4. Unscrew bolts (arrows).
5. Remove air ducts (1) and (2).

6. Release two retaining clips (arrows) and detach top section of air cleaner housing.
7. Unplug electrical connector (1) at air mass meter G70.
8. Loosen hose clip (4) to remove air intake hose.
9. If fitted, disconnect vacuum hose (2) and lift vacuum unit (3) together with air flap off air cleaner housing.
10. Disengage bottom section of air cleaner housing from retaining pin and remove.
11. Unscrew two securing bolts (arrows) on air mass meter G70.
12. Then carefully pull air mass meter G70 out of guide on air cleaner housing. [Note: If the air filter element is very dirty or wet, dirt or water could reach the air mass meter and affect the air mass value. This would lead to loss of power, since a smaller injection quantity is calculated.Always use genuine part for air filter element.Use silicone-free lubricant when fitting air intake hose.Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Parts catalogue.]
13. Check for salt residue, dirt and leaves in air mass meter and air intake hose (engine intake side).
14. Check for dirt in air duct leading to air filter element. Clean salt residue, dirt and leaves out of top and bottom sections of air cleaner housing (wash out or vacuum out if necessary). Removing and installing air filter element .

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