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♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-
♦ Drip tray for workshop hoist - VAS 6208-
Removing
– With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery
⇒ page 2 .
– Drain off coolant ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 .
– Move lock carrier to service position ⇒ Rep. gr. 13 .
– Unplug electrical connector -1- for air mass meter - G70- .
– Detach air hose -4- at intake manifold.
– Disengage brackets for electrical connectors -2- and -3- at air
cleaner (top section).
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
– Detach right air cleaner (top section).
– Remove air duct -1-.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
– Take out right air cleaner (bottom section).
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 08.2014
3. Removing and installing alternator 27