Removing and installing heat shield for tunnel (front right) — 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 (2) (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. On vehicles with 8-cyl. TDI engine, remove intermediate pipe 26Exhaust manifold; Removing and installing intermediate pipes.
9. Remove heat shield for subframe Running gear, axles, steering40Subframe; Exploded view - subframe.
10. Unscrew nuts (1, 3, 5, 6) (accessible from below).
11. Detach heat shield (4) downwards and towards rear.

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