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3.5 Vehicles with 5.2 ltr. FSI engine
Removing
– With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery
⇒ page 2 .
– Remove air cleaner housing (right-side) ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 .
– Drain off coolant ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 .
– Remove radiator ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 .
– Unplug electrical connector -2- on alternator.
– Unscrew terminal 30/B+ -item 1-.
– Detach air hoses -1- from connecting pipes for secondary air.
– Unscrew bolts -2 ... 6-.
– Detach connecting pipes for secondary air system from en‐
gine.
Note
Before removing, mark running direction of poly V-belt with chalk
or felt-tipped pen. If the poly V-belt runs in the opposite direction
when it is refitted, this can cause breakage.
– Unscrew securing bolt -arrow- and remove poly V-belt.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 08.2014
24 Rep. gr.27 - Starter, current supply, CCS