Removing and installing front silencer: Audi A4 B9 (CAEB, CAED, CAKA, CALB, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B9 (8W, 2015–)

• Renewed: seals

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• Renew seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine cover panel .
2. Remove nuts (1) (accessible from above) for front silencer.
3. Remove noise insulation (rear) General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation.
4. Remove nut (2) and bolt (3) for front silencer.
5. Unscrew bolts (arrows) for front silencer.

6. Loosen clamp (arrows) and push towards rear.
7. ⚠ Risk of damage to flexible joint. Do not bend flexible joint more than 10°.Install flexible joint so that it is not under tension.Take care not to damage wire mesh on flexible joint. — Detach front silencer. [Note: Renew seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts.]
8. Align the exhaust system so it is free of stress .
9. Install engine cover panel .

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