Removing and installing oil pipe (front): Audi A8 D3 6.0 (BHT, BSB, BTE)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

• Renewed: o-rings

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• Before removing, mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt with chalk or felt-tip pen. If the belt runs in the opposite direction when it is refitted, this can cause breakage.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Move lock carrier to service position (see the separate procedure). [Note: Before removing, mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt with chalk or felt-tip pen. If the belt runs in the opposite direction when it is refitted, this can cause breakage.]
2. To slacken the poly V-belt, turn the tensioner in the direction of the (arrow).
3. Remove poly V-belt and release tensioner.
4. Place used oil collection and extraction unit V.A.G 1782 under engine.
5. Remove bolts (1 ... 3).

6. Detach oil pipe (front). [Note: Renew O-rings.]
7. Tighten bolts for oil pipe (front) in the sequence (1 ... 3).
8. Install poly V-belt (see the separate procedure).
9. Install lock carrier with attachments General body repairs, exterior50.
10. Install front bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63.
11. Deactivate jacking mode Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive 43. Operating the air suspension.
12. Check headlight adjustment 404.

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