Removing and installing particulate filter - A5 up to vehicle identification no. 8T-8-009 998 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

• Renewed: seals

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• Fit all cable ties in the original positions when installing.
• Disregard item (2).The illustration shows the installation position with the air pipe installed.
• Renew seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Working on all parts of the exhaust system:Observe safety precautions when working on the exhaust system Safety precautions when working on the exhaust system. — Remove body brace Running gear, axles, steering40Suspension strut, upper links; Removing and installing body brace. [Note: Fit all cable ties in the original positions when installing.]
2. Remove plenum chamber partition panel General body repairs, exterior50Bulkhead; Exploded view - plenum chamber partition panel.
3. Remove turbocharger .
4. Remove front exhaust pipe .
5. Remove bolt (2).

6. Press retainer (1) in direction of (arrow B) and pivot to the rear (arrow A).
7. Unplug electrical connectors: [Note: Disregard item (2).The illustration shows the installation position with the air pipe installed.]
8. Lift out particulate filter. [Note: Renew seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts.]
9. Install turbocharger .
10. Install front exhaust pipe .
11. Install plenum chamber partition panel General body repairs, exterior50Bulkhead; Exploded view - plenum chamber partition panel.
12. Install body brace Running gear, axles, steering40Suspension strut, upper links; Removing and installing body brace.
13. After renewing particulate filter, perform "Adaption" in "“Guided Functions”" mode .

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