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Removing and installing throttle valve module J338 - vehicles with hybrid drive — AUDI

Removing and installing throttle valve module J338 - vehicles with hybrid drive on Audi: 10 steps, engines CAEB, CAED, CDNB, CDZA.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

10 steps 6 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

  • Renewed: seal

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 44 workshop diagrams for CAEB

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

Removing and installing throttle valve module J338 - vehicles with hybrid drive — CAEB · diagram 1
Removing and installing throttle valve module J338 - vehicles with hybrid drive — CAEB · diagram 2
Removing and installing throttle valve module J338 - vehicles with hybrid drive — CAEB · diagram 3
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Removing and installing throttle valve module J338 - vehicles with hybrid drive — CAEB · diagram 8
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📋 Procedure

  1. ⚠ Working on vehicles with high-voltage wiring:Do not support yourself or tools on high-voltage wiring or associated components --> this can damage the insulation. High-voltage wiring must not be excessively bent or kinked --> this can damage the insulation. The round high-voltage connectors are colour-coded with an external coloured ring and are provided with mechanical coding or guide lugs. It is important to observe this coding when joining up the round high-voltage connectors, otherwise the connectors can be damaged. — Remove engine cover panel .
  2. Detach coolant expansion tank and place to one side (coolant hose remains connected).
  3. Loosen hose clips (arrows).
  4. Unscrew bolt (1) and detach air pipe.
  5. Unplug electrical connector (1) from throttle valve module J338.
CAEB? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Remove the four bolts (arrows) from throttle valve module J338 and detach throttle valve module J338.
  2. Install in reverse order.
  3. Clean sealing surface for seal.
  4. Renew seal.
  5. Erase learnt values and adapt engine control unit J623 to throttle valve module J338.
Workshop diagrams

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Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.