Removing and installing intermediate pipe (left-side): Audi Q5 (ASB, BKN, BMK, BNG, …)
Step-by-step removing and installing intermediate pipe (left-side) for the Audi Q5: 16 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017)
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🔧 Engine codes this applies to
📐 20 workshop diagrams for ASB
Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.
📋 Procedure
- Remove engine cover panel (arrows).
- Remove sealing plug (1).
- Loosen hose clip (3) and remove air hose.
- Unplug electrical connector (4).
- Remove bolts (2) and detach throttle valve module J338(item 5).
- Disconnect coolant hose (3) from coolant expansion tank (pull out retaining clip).
- Remove bolts (arrows) and move coolant expansion tank to side with coolant hoses (1) and (2) attached.
- Remove bolt (accessible from above) (top left arrow) securing intermediate pipe to exhaust manifold.
- Remove rear noise insulation (2)General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation.
- Remove cover (1) for drive shaft in wheel housing (left-side).
- Detach drive shaft (left-side) from flange shaft of gearbox.
- Remove remaining bolts and nuts (arrows) and detach intermediate pipe (left-side). [Note: Renew seals, gaskets, O-rings and self-locking nuts.]
- Bolt drive shaft (left-side) to gearbox flange shaft Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
- Install cover for drive shaft Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Exploded view - drive shaft.
- Install noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation.
- Install throttle valve module J338.
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