Removing and installing left turbocharger: Audi A8 D2 3.3 TDI (AKF)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D2 (4D)

• Renewed: gaskets

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• Heed rules for cleanliness when working on automatic gearbox Automatic gearbox 01L, four-wheel drive37.
• Seal off oil bore in top part of sump with clean cloths.

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📋 Procedure

1. Unscrew front exhaust pipe from left turbocharger (nuts 1 … 3).
2. Detach front exhaust pipe.
3. Remove left air pipe with connecting hose (left arrows).
4. Pull up retaining clip (4) approx. 10 mm.
5. Unfasten hose clamp (1).

6. Detach air hose to turbocharger with air mass meter.
7. Unplug connector (2).
8. Pull rear air pipe (3) upwards and swivel aside slightly.
9. Detach oil pipe at cylinder block (arrow).
10. Screw out bolts (arrows) and detach ATF pipes from gearbox. [Note: Heed rules for cleanliness when working on automatic gearbox Automatic gearbox 01L, four-wheel drive37.]
11. Screw out bolts (1 … 4) of turbocharger holder.
12. Detach vacuum hose (3).
13. Screw out bolt (2).
14. Detach crankcase breather hose (1).
15. Unscrew turbocharger from exhaust manifold (arrows).
16. Detach turbocharger and in doing so pull out oil return pipe from top part of sump. [Note: Seal off oil bore in top part of sump with clean cloths.] [Note: Replace gaskets, seals and self-locking nuts.Hose connections and hoses must be free of oil and grease before fitting.Secure all hose connections with standard clamps Parts catalogue.There must not be any leaks in the charge air system.Fill turbocharger with engine oil at oil supply pipe connection.After installing turbocharger, allow engine to idle for approx. 1 minute and do not rev up immediately so as to ensure that turbocharger is supplied with oil.]
17. Attach ATF pipes Automatic gearbox 01L, four-wheel drive37.
18. Install engine .
19. Check oil level .

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