Removing and installing particulate filter (left-side) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

• Renewed: seals

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• Disregard (item 2).
• 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 . — Activate jacking mode 43.
2. Remove rear noise insulation panel (2)66.
3. ⚠ Avoid damage to flexible joints. Do NOT bend the flexible joints in the catalytic converter more than 10°. — Disconnect exhaust system at clamp (1). [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
4. Detach hose (3) going to pressure differential sender 2G524.
5. Remove temperature sender 2 before particulate filter G498(item 5)

6. Remove nuts (4) and bolts (1) and (2) and detach particulate filter (left-side). [Note: Renew seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts.]
7. Install temperature sender 2 before particulate filter G498.
8. Align the exhaust system so it is free of stress .
9. Install rear noise insulation 66.
10. Deactivate jacking mode 43.
11. After renewing particulate filter, perform adaption in "“Guided Functions”" mode vehicle diagnostic tester.

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