Removing and installing exhaust pipes (right-side): Audi A8 D3 5.2 (BSM, BXA)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

• Renewed: gaskets

Don't miss

• Ignore items marked (1) and (arrows).
• Disregard (item 1).
• Align exhaust system free of stress after installing engine .

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Take electrical connector (2) for Lambda probe 3 after catalytic converter G130 out of bracket and unplug it. [Note: Ignore items marked (1) and (arrows).]
2. Remove bracket for electrical connectors (1 ... 4) for Lambda probes from subframe (arrow).
3. Take electrical connectors (3) for Lambda probe G39 and (4) for Lambda probe 2 after catalytic converter G131 out of bracket on gearbox and unplug.
4. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove mounting for torque reaction support.
5. Unscrew bolts (1 … 5) and remove bracket for torque reaction support.

6. Remove bolts (2) and (3).
7. Loosen hose clips (1, 4, 5) and detach coolant pipe (right-side) from coolant hoses.
8. Unscrew bolt (arrow) at bracket for exhaust pipes (right-side).
9. Unscrew nuts (arrows).
10. Unscrew nuts in the sequence (9 ... 1) and remove front right exhaust manifold with catalytic converter.
11. Unplug electrical connector (2) for Lambda probe 2G108 and move Lambda probe wiring clear. [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
12. Unscrew nuts in the sequence (6 ... 1) and remove rear right exhaust manifold with catalytic converter. [Note: Renew gaskets and self-locking nuts.Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Electronic parts catalogue.Fit all heat shields and heat insulation sleeves in the original positions when installing.Fit all cable ties in the original positions when installing.]
13. Fit exhaust manifold (rear right) with catalytic converter to cylinder head and tighten nuts .
14. Fit exhaust manifold (front right) with catalytic converter to cylinder head and tighten nuts .
15. Install coolant pipe (right-side) .
16. Align exhaust system free of stress after installing engine .

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