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Removing and installing hose for crankcase breather system — AUDI

Removing and installing hose for crankcase breather system on Audi: 13 steps, engines BNS, BSM, BVJ, BXA.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

13 steps 13 engine codes engine codes merged from 12 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4M, 2015–)

  • Renewed: o-rings

Don't miss

  • Disregard (item 5).
  • Renew O-rings after removing.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove air cleaner housing .
  2. Remove throttle valve module J338.
  3. Unplug electrical connectors (1 ... 4). [Note: Disregard (item 5).]
  4. Unplug electrical connector (arrow) for oil pressure switch F22 and move wiring clear.
  5. Move clear electrical wiring harness.
BNS? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Release fasteners (arrow) and detach wiring duct (1) towards rear.
  2. Press wiring duct down.
  3. Detach crankcase breather hose (2) from cylinder head covers.
  4. Move crankcase breather hose clear.
  5. Remove bolt (1) and detach connection with crankcase breather hose. [Note: Renew O-rings after removing.]
  6. Electrical connections and routing .
  7. Install throttle valve module J338.
  8. Install air cleaner housing .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.