Removing and installing right section of intake manifold — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

• Renewed: o-rings

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• Disregard items (1 ... 3).
• A small amount of oil residue in side section of intake manifold is permissible.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Carefully lift off engine cover panel first at rear and then in middle (arrows 1).
2. Then pull engine cover panel forwards off intake manifold (arrows 2).
3. Detach electrical connector (1) for air mass meter G70.
4. Detach air intake hose (4) from intake manifold.
5. Unhook bracket for connectors (2) and (3) at top section of air cleaner housing.

6. Remove bolts (arrows).
7. Detach top section of air cleaner housing (right-side).
8. Detach vacuum hose (4) at solenoid valve 1 for activated charcoal filter system N80. [Note: Disregard items (1 ... 3).]
9. Unplug electrical connector (6) at throttle valve module J338.
10. Unplug vacuum hose (1).
11. Disconnect hoses for crankcase breather system (4) and (5).
12. Remove bolts (2) and (3).
13. Remove right section of intake manifold. [Note: A small amount of oil residue in side section of intake manifold is permissible.] [Note: Renew O-rings.Renew gasket for side section of intake manifold if damaged.Reinstall heat insulation sleeves in the same locations when assembling.Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Parts catalogue.]

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