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Removing and installing combination valves for secondary air system — AUDI

Removing and installing combination valves for secondary air system on Audi: 13 steps, engines BSM, BXA.

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

13 steps 2 engine codes engine codes merged from 2 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

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🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove secondary air pump .
  2. Detach air hoses (1 ... 4) from combination valves for secondary air system.
  3. Remove bolts (arrows) and remove air duct (left-side).
  4. Loosen hose clip (1) and remove bolts (2, 3, 4).
  5. Remove top section of air cleaner (left-side).
BSM? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Unplug electrical connector (arrow) at air mass meter 2G246.
  2. Pull bottom section of air cleaner away from connection on side.
  3. Pivot bottom section of air cleaner upwards (arrow) and remove.
  4. Detach vacuum hoses (2) and (4) from combination valves for secondary air system.
  5. Unscrew bolts (1) and (3) and detach bracket with combination valves for secondary air system.
  6. Unscrew relevant combination valve for secondary air system from bracket. [Note: Renew seals and gaskets.]
  7. Install secondary air pump .
  8. Install air cleaner housing (left-side) 24.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.