Removing and installing right turbocharger: Audi A8 D2 3.3 TDI (AKF)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D2 (4D)

• Renewed: gaskets

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• Seal off oil bore in top part of sump with clean cloths.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Unscrew front exhaust pipe from right turbocharger (nuts 1 … 3).
2. Detach front exhaust pipe.
3. Remove right air pipe with connecting hose (right arrows).
4. Pull up retaining clip (1) approx. 10 mm.
5. Unfasten hose clamp (3).

6. Detach air hose to turbocharger with air mass meter.
7. Unplug connector (2).
8. Detach oil pipe at cylinder block (arrow).
9. Screw out bolts (1 … 4) of turbocharger holder.
10. Unplug connector (2) at right engine mounting.
11. Unfasten cable tie (1) from trim.
12. Unscrew clamp (3).
13. Remove right engine support (arrows).
14. Detach vacuum hose (1).
15. Screw out bolt (2).
16. Unscrew turbocharger from exhaust manifold (arrows).
17. Detach turbocharger and in doing so pull out oil return pipe from top part of sump. [Note: Seal off oil bore in top part of sump with clean cloths.] [Note: Replace gaskets, seals and self-locking nuts.Secure all hose connections with standard clamps Parts catalogue.Hose connections and hoses for charge air system must be free of oil and grease before assembly.There must not be any leaks in the charge air system.Fill turbocharger with engine oil at oil supply pipe connection.Following installation, allow engine to idle for approx. 1 minute and do not rev up immediately so as to ensure that turbocharger is supplied with oil.]
18. Install engine .
19. Check oil level .

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