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Note
♦
Only the key being checked may be inside the vehicle. Place
all other keys out of transmission range.
♦
If the key has not been matched, the engine will turn off after
a few seconds. In addition, the warning lamp for the immobil‐
iser or the display “SAFE” will appear in the instrument cluster,
depending on the vehicle equipment.
3.38 Turbocharger: greasing rod linkage
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Universal spray oil -G 000 115 A2-
♦ High-temperature paste - G 052 112 A3-
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- , measuring range 2 to 10 Nm
♦ Or: torque wrench - V.A.G 1410- , measuring range 4 to 20
Nm
♦ Or: torque wrench - VAS 6854- , measuring range 5 to 13 Nm
Table of tightening torques for installation:
Component/fastener [Nm]
Securing bolts for air cleaner (top
section)
3.5
Steps for removal:
– Remove engine cover panel ⇒ page 9 .
– Detach spreader clips -1- for suspension turret cover (right-
side) and remove bolts -2-.
– Pull suspension turret cover out of retainers -arrows-.
– Loosen bolts -arrows- for air cleaner (top section, right-side)
and detach it.
– Take out filter element and cover open air cleaner housing with
a clean cloth.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 06.2014
52 3. Maintenance