Renewing adapter cable with tubular cable terminal: Audi A8 D4 (CDSB, CTEC)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove engine cover panel .
3. Using stripping toolVAS 1978/3, sever electrical wire (1) leading to catalytic converter heater 2Z120 at point marked with (arrow) and move electrical wire clear.
4. Remove nut (arrow) for catalytic converter heater 2Z120.
5. Unplug electrical connector for catalytic converter heater 2Z120 using puller T40317.

6. Using stripping toolVAS 1978/3, sever electrical wire (1) leading to catalytic converter heater 1Z119 at point marked with (arrow) and move electrical wire clear.
7. Remove nut (arrow) for catalytic converter heater 1Z119.
8. Unplug electrical connector for catalytic converter heater 1Z119 using puller T40317.
9. Repair electrical wire Electrical system97Electrical connectors; Repairing electrical wiring harnesses and electrical connectors.
10. Tighten nut securing electrical connection for catalytic converter heater 1Z119 / catalytic converter heater 2Z120 (observe correct tightening torque).
11. Install engine cover panel .

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