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Removing and installing intake manifold (front section) — AUDI

Removing and installing intake manifold (front section) on Audi: 11 steps, engines AFB, AKE, AKN, AYM.

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

11 steps 9 engine codes engine codes merged from 3 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

  • Renewed: gaskets

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove air cleaner cover (2).
  2. Remove air intake duct (1) leading to air cleaner.
  3. Remove engine cover panel .
  4. Remove cover (arrow) at power steering fluid reservoir.
  5. If fitted, detach vacuum line (1) at connection for cut-off flap.
AFB? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Open hose clip and disconnect air intake hose (2) at connection for cut-off flap.
  2. Release cable tie (arrow).
  3. Unplug electrical connector (2).
  4. Release hose clip and disconnect air intake hose (1) at connection.
  5. Unplug electrical connector at injection pump.
  6. Remove intake manifold (front section) (arrows). [Note: Renew gaskets and seals.Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Parts catalogue.All cable ties which are released or cut open when removing must be fitted in the same position when installing.]

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.