Removing and installing particulate filter (left-side) - vehicles up to model year 2013 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

• Renewed: gaskets

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• Disregard (item 3).
• Keep exactly to the following sequence to ensure components are installed free of tension .

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When working on all parts of the exhaust system:Observe safety precautions when working on the exhaust system . — Remove Lambda probe 2G108.
2. Remove intermediate pipe
3. Remove air cleaner housing (left-side) .
4. Remove rear section (4) of front wheel housing liner (left-side) General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liners; Removing and installing wheel housing liner (front).
5. Remove union nut (1) for pressure pipe for pressure differential sender 2G524 and connections (2) and (3) for exhaust gas temperature sender.

6. Move clear pressure differential sender and exhaust gas temperature sender.
7. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach heat shield for drive shaft (left-side).
8. Unbolt drive shaft (left-side) from gearbox flange shaft Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
9. Remove nuts (1) and bolt (2) and detach particulate filter (left-side). [Note: Disregard (item 3).] [Note: Renew gaskets and self-locking nuts.]
10. Keep exactly to the following sequence to ensure components are installed free of tension .
11. Install exhaust gas temperature sender .
12. Install pressure pipe for pressure differential sender .
13. Install air cleaner housing .
14. Install intermediate pipe .
15. Install Lambda probe 2G108.
16. Align the exhaust system so it is free of stress .
17. After renewing particulate filter, perform adaption using Guided Functions.

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