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– Move electrical wiring clear at air pipe (front).
– Remove air pipe (front right) -arrows-.
– Unplug electrical connector -1- at air mass meter - G70- .
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
– Detach right air cleaner (bottom section).
– Unplug electrical connector -3- if fitted.
– Remove bolts -1- and -2-.
– Remove bracket and mounting for torque reaction support.
– Unscrew coolant pipe -1- at turbocharger and detach coolant
hose -3- at coolant pipe.
Note
Leave oil supply pipe -2- connected to turbocharger.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 08.2014
3. Removing and installing alternator 57