Removing and installing spray nozzle valve: Audi A8 D4 3.9 TDI (ASE, CDRA)
Step-by-step removing and installing spray nozzle valve for the Audi A8 D4 3.9 TDI (ASE/CDRA): 10 steps.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)
- Renewed: gaskets
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- Renew gaskets, seals and O-rings.Renew the bolts tightened with specified tightening angle.
📋 Procedure
- Remove intake manifold .
- Remove bolts (arrows).
- ⚠ Risk of damage caused by particles of dirt.Observe rules for cleanliness when working on the fuel supply system . — Unscrew high-pressure pipe at connections (1) and (2) on fuel rail. To do so, counterhold at hexagon flats with an open-end spanner and slacken union nut.
- Detach high-pressure pipe.
- Remove bolts (arrows).
- Detach cover with crankcase breather hose (1).
- Detach gasket.
- Pull out spray nozzle valve (arrow). [Note: Renew gaskets, seals and O-rings.Renew the bolts tightened with specified tightening angle.]
- Install high-pressure pipe .
- Install intake manifold .
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