Removing and installing bottom section of intake manifold, cylinder bank 1 (right-side) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

• Opens: coolant
• Renewed: seals

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• Renew seals and/or gaskets.
• Risk of irreparable damage to engine.Block off the openings of the intake ports with a clean cloth to prevent small items from dropping into the engine. — Install coolant pipe (top) for exhaust gas recirculation .
• Do not reuse coolant.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove intake manifold (top section) .
2. Drain coolant .
3. Remove bolts (1, 2) for coolant pipe.
4. Disconnect coolant pipe (arrow) and move it clear to one side.
5. Remove bolt (1) on retaining clip.

6. Remove bolts (1 and 2).
7. Carefully press exhaust gas recirculation control motor V338 with connection to one side until bolts at intake manifold (bottom section) are accessible.
8. Move fuel hoses clear.
9. Unplug electrical connector (1).
10. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove bottom section of intake manifold (right-side) with intake manifold flap motor V157. [Note: Renew seals and/or gaskets.]
11. ⚠ Risk of irreparable damage to engine.Block off the openings of the intake ports with a clean cloth to prevent small items from dropping into the engine. — Install coolant pipe (top) for exhaust gas recirculation .
12. Install intake manifold (top section) . [Note: Do not reuse coolant.]
13. Fill up with coolant .

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