Removing and installing heat shield for tunnel (front left) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

📋 Procedure

1. Remove heat shield for tunnel (top) .
2. Remove heat shield for longitudinal member .
3. Unscrew nut (4) (accessible from above).
4. Remove front exhaust pipe 26Exhaust pipes/silencers; Removing and installing front exhaust pipe.
5. Remove gearbox support 10Assembly mountings; Removing and installing gearbox mounting.

6. Remove underbody cover (front) .
7. Remove underbody cover (centre) .
8. Remove heat shield for subframe Running gear, axles, steering40Subframe; Exploded view - subframe.
9. Detach intermediate steering shaft from steering rack and steering column and pull it into vehicle interior Running gear, axles, steering48Steering column; Removing and installing intermediate steering shaft.
10. Unscrew nuts (1, 2, 3, 6) (accessible from below).
11. Detach heat shield (5) downwards and towards rear.

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