Removing and installing exhaust manifolds: Audi (CFSA)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

• Renewed: gasket
• Also covered elsewhere: Electronic parts catalogue

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• Disregard (arrow).
• Disregard (items 1, 4).
• Mounting strips remain installed.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front silencers .
2. Remove bolt (1) and pull out guide tube for oil dipstick. [Note: Disregard (arrow).]
3. Detach electrical connectors from bracket, unplug connectors and move electrical wiring clear: [Note: Disregard (items 1, 4).]
4. Remove bolt (1).
5. Press bracket off gearbox and swivel to rear (arrow).

6. Loosen nuts in the sequence (6 ... 1).
7. Detach electrical connectors from bracket, unplug connectors and move electrical wiring clear: [Note: Disregard (items 1, 4).]
8. Remove bolt (1).
9. Remove bolt (arrow).
10. Loosen nuts in the sequence (6 ... 1).
11. Unscrew nuts, detach exhaust manifold with catalytic converter from mounting strips and remove. [Note: Mounting strips remain installed.] [Note: Renew gasket and nuts.Coat threads of nuts with high-temperature paste; for high temperature paste refer to Electronic parts catalogue.Fit all cable ties in the original positions when installing.]
12. Fit gasket onto studs.
13. Fit exhaust manifold (left-side) with catalytic converter in mounting strips and tighten nuts .
14. Fit exhaust manifold (right-side) with catalytic converter in mounting strips and tighten nuts .
15. Install dipstick guide tube .
16. Install front silencers .

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