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

Removing and installing bottom section of intake manifold (right-side), cylinder bank 1 on Audi: 13 steps, engines BTR, CCFA, CCFC.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

13 steps 3 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

  • 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 exhaust gas recirculation control motor V338 with connection 26.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove intake manifold (top section) .
  2. Drain coolant 19.
  3. Remove bolts (1 and 2) from coolant pipe.
  4. Disconnect coolant pipe (arrow) and move it clear to one side.
  5. Remove bolt (1) on retaining clip.
BTR? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Remove bolts (1 and 2).
  2. Carefully press exhaust gas recirculation control motor V338 with connection to one side until bolts at intake manifold (bottom section) are accessible.
  3. Move fuel hose clear.
  4. Unplug electrical connector (1) at intake manifold flap motor V157.
  5. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove bottom section of intake manifold (right-side) with intake manifold flap motor V157. [Note: Renew seals and/or gaskets.]
  6. ⚠ 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 exhaust gas recirculation control motor V338 with connection 26.
  7. Install coolant pipe (top) for exhaust gas recirculation 26.
  8. Install intake manifold (top section) .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.