Removing and installing upper longitudinal member (right-side) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi R8 (4S, 2015–)

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• Use a felt-tip pen to mark installation position of bolts (5) for re-installation (bolts differ in length), and remove bolts.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove side panel (bottom) .
2. Remove air duct for air cleaner housing 24Air cleaner; Exploded view - air cleaner housing.
3. Take out air duct (1) for radiator (rear) in direction of (arrow).
4. Remove Tyre Pressure Monitoring System aerial Running gear, axles, steering44Tyre Pressure Monitoring System.
5. Remove engine control unit 24Engine control unit; Removing and installing engine control unit J623.

6. Unscrew bolts (arrows) from bracket for side panel (top and bottom).
7. Move electrical wiring harness (1) clear.
8. Use a felt-tip pen to mark installation position of bolts (5) for re-installation (bolts differ in length), and remove bolts.
9. Unscrew nuts (2) and remove bolts (3).
10. Take out longitudinal member (top) (4) to side.

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