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– Unplug electrical connector -1- for air mass meter - G70- .
– Release hose clip -2- and detach air pipe.
– Remove securing bolts -arrows- and detach air cleaner (top
section).
– Take out air filter element.
Step 2 - installing air filter element:
– Check for dirt in housing and water drains and clean if neces‐
sary ⇒ page 101 .
– Insert new air filter element centrally in mounting in air cleaner
(bottom section).
– Carefully fit air cleaner (top section) onto air cleaner (bottom
section) without applying any significant force, and tighten
bolts to specified torque (see table of tightening torques for
installation ⇒ page 98 ). Ensure that top and bottom sections
of air cleaner are flush.
Continue installation in reverse sequence. Note tightening torque
⇒ page 98 .
3.48.7 8-cyl. diesel engine 4.0 ltr. TDI, 4.2 ltr.
TDI
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- , measuring range 2 to 10 Nm
Table of tightening torques for installation:
Component/fastener: [Nm]
Securing bolts for air cleaner (top section) 3.5
Securing bolt for cover 4.5
Step 1 - removing air filter element (left-side):
– Remove securing bolts -arrows- and detach air cleaner (top
section).
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 06.2014
3. Maintenance 99
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