Service

Workshop Manual
Audi A6 2019 ➤
Audi A6 China 2019 ➤
Audi A7 Sportback 2018 ➤
6-cylinder direct injection engine (2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-
valve TFSI EA 839)
Engine ID DLZA DKM
B
Edition 01.2019

Service Department. Technical Information

 Service
List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups

Repair Group
00 - Technical data
10 - Removing and installing engine
13 - Crankshaft group
15 - Cylinder head, valve gear
17 - Lubrication
19 - Cooling
21 - Turbocharging/supercharging
24 - Mixture preparation - injection
26 - Exhaust system
28 - Ignition system

Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.

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No reproduction without prior agreement from publisher.

Copyright © 2019 Audi AG, Ingolstadt D4B807FAECC

 Audi A6 2019 ➤ , Audi A6 China 2019 ➤ , Audi A7 Sportback 2018 ➤
6-cylinder direct injection engine (2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI EA 839) - Edition 01.2019

Contents

00 - Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Repair instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

10 - Removing and installing engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1 Removing and installing engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Removing engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Separating engine and gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
1.3 Removing engine from scissor-type assembly platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
1.4 Securing engine to engine and gearbox support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
1.5 Installing engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
2 Assembly mountings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
2.1 Exploded view - assembly mountings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
2.2 Supporting engine in installation position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
2.3 Removing and installing engine mountings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
2.4 Removing and installing gearbox mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3 Engine cover panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

13 - Crankshaft group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
1 Cylinder block (pulley end) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
1.1 Exploded view - cylinder block (pulley end) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
1.2 Exploded view - sealing flange (pulley end) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
1.3 Removing and installing poly V-belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
1.4 Removing and installing tensioner for poly V-belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
1.5 Removing and installing vibration damper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
1.6 Removing and installing bracket for ancillaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
1.7 Removing and installing engine support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
1.8 Renewing crankshaft oil seal (pulley end) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
1.9 Removing and installing sealing flange (pulley end) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
2 Cylinder block (gearbox end) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
3 Crankshaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
4 Balance shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
5 Pistons and conrods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

15 - Cylinder head, valve gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

1 Timing chain cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
2 Chain drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
2.1 Exploded view - camshaft timing chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
2.2 Exploded view - drive chain for oil pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
2.3 Removing camshaft timing chain from camshafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
2.4 Removing and installing camshaft timing chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
3 Cylinder head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
3.1 Exploded view - cylinder head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
3.2 Exploded view - camshaft housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
3.3 Removing and installing cylinder head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
3.4 Removing and installing camshaft housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
3.5 Checking compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
4 Valve gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
4.1 Exploded view - valve gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
4.2 Measuring axial clearance of camshaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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4.3 Measuring radial clearance of camshaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

4.4 Removing and installing camshaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
4.5 Removing and installing cam actuators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
4.6 Removing and installing camshaft control valve 1 N205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
4.7 Removing and installing valve stem oil seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

17 - Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
1 Sump/oil pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
1.1 Exploded view - sump/oil pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
1.2 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
1.3 Removing and installing sump (bottom section) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
1.4 Removing and installing sump (top section) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
1.5 Removing and installing oil baffle plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
1.6 Removing and installing oil pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
1.7 Removing and installing oil level and oil temperature sender G266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
2 Engine oil cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
2.1 Exploded view - engine oil cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
2.2 Removing and installing engine oil cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
2.3 Removing and installing spray nozzle valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
3 Crankcase breather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
4 Oil filter/oil pressure switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
4.1 Exploded view - oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
4.2 Exploded view - oil pressure switches/oil pressure control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
4.3 Removing and installing oil filter housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
4.4 Removing and installing oil pressure switch F22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
4.5 Removing and installing oil temperature sender G8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
4.6 Removing and installing oil pressure sender G10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
4.7 Checking oil pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
4.8 Removing and installing valve for oil pressure control N428 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

19 - Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
1 Cooling system/coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
1.1 Connection diagram - coolant hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
1.2 Checking cooling system for leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
1.3 Draining and filling cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
2 Coolant pump/thermostat assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
2.1 Exploded view - coolant pump/thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
2.2 Exploded view - electric coolant pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
2.3 Exploded view - coolant valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
2.4 Exploded view - coolant temperature senders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
2.5 Removing and installing electric coolant pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
2.6 Removing and installing coolant pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
2.7 Removing and installing map-controlled engine cooling system thermostat F265 . . . . . . 118
2.8 Removing and installing coolant temperature sender G62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
2.9 Removing and installing engine outlet coolant temperature sender G82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
2.10 Removing and installing radiator outlet coolant temperature sender G83 . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
2.11 Removing and installing temperature sender for engine temperature regulation G694 . . 120
2.12 Removing and installing coolant valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
3 Coolant pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
3.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
3.2 Removing and installing coolant pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
4 Radiators/radiator fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
4.1 Exploded view - radiator/radiator fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
4.2 Exploded view - auxiliary radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
4.3 Removing and installing radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

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4.4 Removing and installing water radiator for charge air cooling circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
4.5 Removing and installing radiator cowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
4.6 Removing and installing radiator fan V7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
4.7 Removing and installing auxiliary radiators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

21 - Turbocharging/supercharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
1 Turbochargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
1.1 Exploded view - turbocharger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
1.2 Exploded view - electric compressor with control unit for electric compressor J1123 . . . . 177
1.3 Removing and installing turbocharger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
1.4 Removing and installing electric compressor with control unit for electric compressor J1123
...................................................................... 180
1.5 Renewing vacuum unit for turbocharger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
1.6 Removing and installing temperature sender for engine cover panel G765 . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
2 Charge air system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
2.1 Exploded view - charge air system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
2.2 Exploded view - hose connections for charge air system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
2.3 Removing and installing air pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
2.4 Removing and installing charge air cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
2.5 Removing and installing charge pressure sender G31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
2.6 Removing and installing charge pressure sender 2 G447 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
2.7 Removing and installing overrun air recirculation valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
2.8 Checking charge air system for leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

24 - Mixture preparation - injection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

1 Injection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
1.1 Overview of fitting locations - injection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
1.2 Checking fuel system for leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
2 Vacuum system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
2.1 Connection diagram - vacuum system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
2.2 Checking vacuum system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
3 Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
3.1 Exploded view - air cleaner housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
3.2 Removing and installing air cleaner housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
4 Intake manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
4.1 Exploded view - intake manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
4.2 Removing and installing intake manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
4.3 Removing and installing throttle valve module GX3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
5 Injectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
5.1 Exploded view - fuel rail with injectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
5.2 Removing and installing fuel rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
6 Senders and sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
6.1 Exploded view - actuator for structure-borne sound and control unit for structure-borne
sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
6.2 Exploded view - pressure differential sender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
6.3 Removing and installing actuator for structure-borne sound R214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
6.4 Removing and installing control unit for structure-borne sound J869 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
6.5 Removing and installing intake air temperature sender G42 / intake manifold pressure sender
G71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
6.6 Removing and installing fuel pressure sender G247 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
6.7 Removing and installing fuel pressure sender for low pressure G410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
6.8 Removing and installing pressure differential sender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
7 High-pressure pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
7.1 Exploded view - high-pressure pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
7.2 Removing and installing high-pressure pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

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7.3 Removing and installing high-pressure pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

8 Lambda probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
8.1 Exploded view - Lambda probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
8.2 Removing and installing Lambda probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
9 Engine control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
9.1 Exploded view - engine control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
9.2 Removing and installing engine/motor control unit J623 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

26 - Exhaust system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

1 Exhaust pipes/silencers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
1.1 Exploded view - silencers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
1.2 Removing and installing front silencers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
1.3 Separating exhaust pipes/silencers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
1.4 Removing and installing silencers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
1.5 Stress-free alignment of exhaust system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
1.6 Checking exhaust system for leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
2 Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
2.1 Exploded view - emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
2.2 Removing and installing catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
2.3 Removing and installing particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
3 Exhaust gas temperature control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254

28 - Ignition system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

1 Ignition system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
1.1 Exploded view - ignition system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
1.2 Removing and installing ignition coils with output stages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
1.3 Removing and installing knock sensor 1 G61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
1.4 Removing and installing Hall senders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
1.5 Removing and installing engine speed sender G28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

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00 – Technical data
1 Identification
(ARL005856; Edition 01.2019)
All information can be found in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9
ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 00 ; Identification .

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2 Safety precautions
All information can be found in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9
ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety precautions .

2 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

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3 Repair instructions
All information can be found in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9
ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair instructions .

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10 – Removing and installing engine

1 Removing and installing engine
⇒ “1.1 Removing engine”, page 4
⇒ “1.2 Separating engine and gearbox”, page 33
⇒ “1.3 Removing engine from scissor-type assembly platform”,
page 45
⇒ “1.4 Securing engine to engine and gearbox support”,
page 48
⇒ “1.5 Installing engine”, page 51

1.1 Removing engine

⇒ “1.1.1 Removing engine - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”,
page 4
⇒ “1.1.2 Removing engine - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine”,
page 18

1.1.1 Removing engine - vehicles with 2.9 ltr.

engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Engine bung set - VAS 6122-

♦ Scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B-

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♦ Support set for Audi - VAS 6131/10-

♦ Adapter -VAS 6131/11-1- from support set, Audi A8 >2002 -

VAS 6131/11- (not illustrated)
♦ Universal mounting - VAS 6131/13-2- from support set, Audi
Q7 >2005 - VAS 6131/13-

♦ Coolant collecting system - VAS 5014- or drip tray for work‐

shop hoist - VAS 6208-

♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6340-

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♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931-

♦ Ball joint ejector - VAS 251 805-

♦ Ball joint ejector - VAS 251 809- with -VAS 251 809/1- (not
illustrated)
♦ Tensioning strap - T10038-

♦ Stepladder (commercially available)

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Procedure
• The engine is removed from underneath together with the
gearbox and subframe (with lock carrier installed).
• Fit cable ties in the same locations when installing.
• Observe rules for cleanliness ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair notes; Rules
for cleanliness .
• All bolts on suspension components with bonded rubber bush‐
es must be tightened with the suspension in the reference
position.
• Bonded rubber bushes can only be turned to a limited extent.
Therefore, before tightening the bolts, suspension compo‐
nents with bonded rubber bushes must be brought into a
position corresponding to the normal position of the vehicle
while driving (reference position). Otherwise, the bush would
be subject to torsion loading and its service life shortened.
– Before starting work, determine reference position ⇒ Running
gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair notes; Raising sus‐
pension to reference position (vehicles with coil springs) .
– Bring front wheels into straight-ahead position.
– Switch off ignition.
• The electromechanical parking brake must be released before
disconnecting the battery, so that the propshaft can be turned
during removal.
– De-energise 48 V electrical system and disconnect battery ⇒
Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and
connecting battery .
– Pull cover -1- off towards rear -arrows- and detach.

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CAUTION
The cooling system is under pressure when the power unit is
hot. Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.
Danger of scalding skin and other parts of the body.
– Put on protective gloves.
– Put on safety goggles.
– Cover filler cap on expansion tank with a cloth and open
carefully to release pressure.

– Release fastener -arrow- and open filler cap -1- on coolant

expansion tank.
– Remove lock carrier cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover .
– Remove front wheels ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 44 ; Wheels, tyres .
– Remove wheel spoiler and wheel housing liner (front) on both
sides of vehicle ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.
66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner
(front) .
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insula‐
tion .
– Remove propshaft ⇒ Rear final drive; Rep. gr. 39 ; Propshaft;
Removing and installing propshaft .

– Place collector tank from coolant collecting system -VAS

5014- or drip tray for workshop hoist - VAS 6208- underneath.
– Lift retaining clip -2-, disconnect coolant hose from radiator
and drain off coolant.

NOTICE
Risk of damage to retaining tabs on plastic coolant pipes if han‐
dled incorrectly.
– Counterhold at coolant pipe when detaching and fitting cool‐
ant hose.

– Release hose clips -1, 3- and disconnect coolant hoses.

– Release hose clip -arrow-.

– Disconnect coolant hose from coolant pipe (right-side), hold
end of hose downwards and drain off coolant.

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– Carefully pull engine cover panel off retaining pins one after
another -arrows-. Do not jerk engine cover panel away, and
do not try to pull on one side only.

– If engine is to be separated from gearbox, remove ball studs

and bolts -arrows- and detach heat shield -1-.

– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach air duct -1-.

– Release hose clip -2- and detach air pipe.

– Lift off air cleaner housing -1- and detach.

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– Disconnect fuel hose -1- ⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr. 20 ;

Plug-in connectors; Disconnecting plug-in connectors .
– Release hose clip -2- and disconnect hose for activated char‐
coal filter system.
– Seal off open lines and connections with plugs (thoroughly
cleaned) from engine bung set - VAS 6122- .

– Release catch through opening -8- using a small screwdriver

and open cover -1- -arrow-.
– Remove nuts -3, 5, 7- and move electrical wiring clear.
– Remove bolts -2, 4- and move terminal 40 wiring junction -
TV66- to one side.

– Release catch -arrow A- and open electronics box -1-

-arrow B-.
– Remove nut -2- and move B+ wire clear.

– Lift retaining clip -arrow- and disconnect coolant hose.

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– Lift retaining clip -2- and disconnect coolant bleeder line.

– Release hose clips -1, 3- and detach air hose.

– Lift retaining clip -1- and disconnect coolant hose (top left) from
radiator.
– Release hose clip -3- and detach coolant hose.
– Disconnect vacuum hose -2-, taking care not to damage it.

– Equipment version with vacuum brake servo: Release fasten‐

er -arrow- and disconnect vacuum hose -1-, taking care not to
damage it.

– Unplug electrical connectors -2- and move them clear.

– Release fasteners -arrows-, and place engine control unit -
J623- -item 3- to one side.

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– Detach electrical connectors -1 and 2- from bracket, unplug

and move electrical wiring clear.

– Release hose clip -arrow- and disconnect fuel hose.

– Remove bolt/spreader rivet -1- and unplug electrical connector

-2-.

– Detach electrical connectors -2 and 3- from bracket and un‐

plug.
– Remove nuts -1, 4- and move earth wires clear.

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– Unplug electrical connector -arrow- at starter-alternator.

– Remove bolts -arrows- and push coolant pipe -1- towards rear
at lock carrier.

– Release hose clip -1-, lift retaining clip -2- and disconnect
coolant hose.

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– Release hose clips -arrows- and disconnect coolant hoses.

– Release screw-type clips -1- and detach air hoses.

NOTICE
Risk of damage if joints of upper suspension links are over‐
strained.
– Support wheel bearing housing.

– On left and right, engage hooks - 10-222A/20- into vehicle

body and tie up wheel bearing housing using tensioning strap
- T10038- , as shown.

– To protect thread, unscrew nut -arrow- on joint pin of track rod

ball joint (on both sides) until nut is flush with thread of joint
pin.
• To prevent damage to ball joint puller, make sure the two lever
arms of the puller are parallel when maximum force is exerted.

CAUTION
Track rod ball joint is released abruptly when it is pressed out -
risk of injury.
Risk of contusions.
– Secure tools by placing engine and gearbox jack under‐
neath.

– Use ball joint ejector - VAS 251 805- to press track rod ball
joint off wheel bearing housing on both sides.
– Unscrew nut; if necessary, counterhold at joint pin with a 6 mm
hexagon socket.

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– To protect thread, unscrew nut -arrow- on joint pin of guide link

(on both sides) until nut is flush with thread of joint pin. Coun‐
terhold joint pin if necessary.
• To prevent damage to ball joint puller, make sure the two lever
arms of the puller are parallel when maximum force is exerted.

CAUTION
Swivel joint is released abruptly when it is pressed out - risk of
injury.
Risk of contusions.
– Secure tools by placing engine and gearbox jack under‐
neath.

– Press joint pin of guide link out of tapered seat on both sides
using ball joint ejector - VAS 251 809- with -VAS 251 809/1- ,
taking care not to damage boot.
– Unscrew nut and move guide link clear at wheel bearing hous‐
ing; if necessary, counterhold at joint pin with a TX 40 socket
wrench.
– Release subframe shield and push it to one side ⇒ Running
gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Subframe; Removing and
installing subframe shield .

– Depending on equipment version: Unplug electrical connector

-3- for vehicle level sender on both sides and move electrical
wire clear.
– Remove nut -2- and move coupling rod clear.

– Clean steering rack and subframe in area of rubber boot.

– Release spring-type clip -3- using hose clip pliers - VAS 6362- .
– Detach hose clip -1- and pull boot -2- outwards off steering
rack.

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– Detach bolted connections -1, 3- for track control link.

– Swivel track control link towards front.
• To remove bolt -1-, turn steering to full left/right lock.
– Repeat procedure on opposite side of vehicle.

– On both sides, unscrew nut -3- and pull out bolt -1- for coupling
rod -2-.
– Unbolt drive shaft (left and right) from gearbox ⇒ Running
gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Drive shaft; Removing and
installing drive shaft .
– Detach intermediate steering shaft from steering rack and
move clear by telescoping together ⇒ Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 48 ; Steering column; Removing and instal‐
ling intermediate steering shaft .
– Remove poly V-belt from air conditioner compressor pulley ⇒
Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep.
gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing
poly V-belts .
– Remove air conditioner compressor from bracket and tie up to
left side ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air condi‐
tioner compressor; Detaching and attaching air conditioner
compressor at bracket .

– Unplug electrical connector -2- for auxiliary hydraulic pump 1

for gearbox oil - V475- at right of gearbox and move electrical
wire clear.

– Unplug electrical connector -2- for gearbox oil cooling valve -

N509- .
If engine is to be separated from gearbox:
– Place a cloth below the connection to catch escaping coolant.
– Release hose clips -1- and disconnect coolant hoses.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- and detach gearbox oil cooling valve.

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NOTICE
Risk of irreparable damage due to electrostatic discharge.
– Do not touch connector contacts with your hands.
– Touch the lifting platform or other earthed object to discharge
static electricity.

– Turn retainer catch anti-clockwise -arrow- and unplug electri‐

cal connector -1- at gearbox.
– Move electrical wiring harness clear.

– Remove bolts -arrows- and move manual release cable -1- for
parking lock clear.

– Use tensioning strap - T10038- to secure front silencers as

shown.
– Release front section of centre underbody trim on both sides
⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Underbody
trim; Exploded view - underbody trim .

Set up the scissor-type assembly platform as follows:

– Set up scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B- as fol‐
lows:
Platform Parts from -VAS 6131/10- , adapter -VAS
coordinates 6131/11-1- and universal mounting - VAS
6131/13-2-
C4 /10-1 /10-4 /10-5 /10-11
E4 /10-1 /10-4 /10-5 /10-11
C14 /10-1 /10-3 /10-5 /10-6
E14 /10-1 /10-3 /10-5 /10-6
– Initially hand-tighten the support elements on the scissor-type
assembly platform.
– Position scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B- hori‐
zontally.
• Take note of spirit level (bubble gauge).
– Position scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B- below
engine/gearbox assembly.

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– Position support elements from -VAS 6131/10- at both sides

of engine.
– Make sure that threaded spindles are screwed in completely.

– Position support elements from -VAS 6131/10- on tunnel cross

member.
– Turn remaining spindles for support elements upwards until all
locating lugs make contact with mounting points.
– Tighten base plates for support elements to 20 Nm on scissor-
type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B- .
– Fix position of subframe ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 40 ; Subframe; Fixing position of subframe .

– Remove bolts -arrows- on tunnel cross member.

NOTICE
Risk of damage to lines/pipes, hoses and engine compartment
when lowering engine/gearbox assembly.
– Check that all connections between engine, gearbox, sub‐
frame and body have been detached.
– Carefully guide out engine/gearbox assembly with subframe
from engine compartment when lowering.

– Lower scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B- with en‐

gine/gearbox assembly and pull out from underneath vehicle.
– Tie up drive shafts.

1.1.2 Removing engine - vehicles with 3.0 ltr.

engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Engine bung set - VAS 6122-

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♦ Scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B-

♦ Support set for Audi - VAS 6131/10-

♦ Adapter -VAS 6131/11-1- from support set, Audi A8 >2002 -

VAS 6131/11- (not illustrated)
♦ Universal mounting - VAS 6131/13-2- from support set, Audi
Q7 >2005 - VAS 6131/13-

♦ Coolant collecting system - VAS 5014- or drip tray for work‐

shop hoist - VAS 6208-

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♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6340-

♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931-

♦ Ball joint ejector - VAS 251 805-

♦ Ball joint ejector - VAS 251 809- with -VAS 251 809/1- (not
illustrated)

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♦ Tensioning strap - T10038-

♦ Stepladder (commercially available)

Procedure
• The engine is removed from underneath together with the
gearbox and subframe (with lock carrier installed).
• Fit cable ties in the same locations when installing.
• Observe rules for cleanliness ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair notes; Rules
for cleanliness .
• All bolts on suspension components with bonded rubber bush‐
es must be tightened with the suspension in the reference
position.
• Bonded rubber bushes can only be turned to a limited extent.
Therefore, before tightening the bolts, suspension compo‐
nents with bonded rubber bushes must be brought into a
position corresponding to the normal position of the vehicle
while driving (reference position). Otherwise, the bush would
be subject to torsion loading and its service life shortened.
– Before starting work, determine reference position ⇒ Running
gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair notes; Raising sus‐
pension to reference position (vehicles with coil springs) .
– Bring front wheels into straight-ahead position.
– Switch off ignition.
• The electromechanical parking brake must be released before
disconnecting the battery, so that the propshaft can be turned
during removal.
– De-energise 48 V electrical system and disconnect battery ⇒
Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and
connecting battery .
– Pull cover -1- off towards rear -arrows- and detach.

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CAUTION
The cooling system is under pressure when the power unit is
hot. Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.
Danger of scalding skin and other parts of the body.
– Put on protective gloves.
– Put on safety goggles.
– Cover filler cap on expansion tank with a cloth and open
carefully to release pressure.

– Release fastener -arrow- and open filler cap -1- on coolant

expansion tank.
– Remove lock carrier cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover .
– Remove front wheels ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 44 ; Wheels, tyres .
– Remove wheel spoiler and wheel housing liner (front) on both
sides of vehicle ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.
66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner
(front) .
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise
insulation .
– Remove propshaft ⇒ Rear final drive; Rep. gr. 39 ; Propshaft;
Removing and installing propshaft .

– Place collector tank from coolant collecting system -VAS

5014- or drip tray for workshop hoist - VAS 6208- underneath.
– Unplug electrical connector -3- for radiator outlet coolant tem‐
perature sender - G83- .
– Lift retaining clip -2-, disconnect coolant hose from radiator
and drain off coolant.

NOTICE
Risk of damage to retaining tabs on plastic coolant pipes if han‐
dled incorrectly.
– Counterhold at coolant pipe when detaching and fitting cool‐
ant hose.

– Release hose clip -1- and disconnect coolant hose.

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– Release hose clip -arrow-.

– Disconnect coolant hose from coolant pipe (right-side), hold
end of hose downwards and drain off coolant.

– Carefully pull engine cover panel off retaining pins one after
another -arrows-. Do not jerk engine cover panel away, and
do not try to pull on one side only.

– If engine is to be separated from gearbox, remove ball studs

and bolts -arrows- and detach heat shield -1-.

– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach air duct -1-.

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– Release hose clip -2- and detach air pipe.

– Lift off air cleaner housing -1- and detach.

– Disconnect fuel hose -1- ⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr. 20 ;

Plug-in connectors; Disconnecting plug-in connectors .
– Release hose clip -2- and disconnect hose for activated char‐
coal filter system.
– Seal off open lines and connections with plugs (thoroughly
cleaned) from engine bung set - VAS 6122- .

– Release catch through opening -6- using a small screwdriver

and open cover -1- -arrow-.
– Remove nut -3- and move electrical wire clear.
– Remove bolts -2, 5- and move terminal 40 wiring junction -
TV66- to one side.

– Release catch -arrow A- and open electronics box -1-

-arrow B-.
– Remove nut -2- and move B+ wire clear.

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– Lift retaining clip -arrow- and disconnect coolant hose.

– Unplug electrical connector -3- for charge pressure sender -

G31- .
– Lift retaining clip -2- and disconnect coolant bleeder line.
– Release hose clip -1-, detach air pipe and tie up to left side.

– Lift retaining clip -arrow- and disconnect coolant hose (top left)
from radiator.

– Release catch -arrow- and disconnect vacuum hose -1-.

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– Unplug electrical connectors -2- and move them clear.

– Release fasteners -arrows-, and place engine control unit -
J623- -item 3- to one side.

– Detach electrical connector -arrow- from bracket, unplug and

move electrical wiring clear.

– Release hose clip -1- and detach air hose (right-side).

– Release hose clip -2- and detach coolant hose from coolant
circulation pump - V50- .

– Remove bolt -1- and unplug electrical connector -2-.

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– Detach electrical connectors -2 and 3- from bracket and un‐

plug.
– Remove nuts -1, 4- and move earth wires clear.

– Unplug electrical connector -arrow- at starter-alternator.

– Release hose clip -1-, lift retaining clip -2- and disconnect
coolant hose.

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NOTICE
Risk of damage if joints of upper suspension links are over‐
strained.
– Support wheel bearing housing.

– On left and right, engage hooks - 10-222A/20- into vehicle

body and tie up wheel bearing housing using tensioning strap
- T10038- , as shown.

– To protect thread, unscrew nut -arrow- on joint pin of track rod

ball joint (on both sides) until nut is flush with thread of joint
pin.
• To prevent damage to ball joint puller, make sure the two lever
arms of the puller are parallel when maximum force is exerted.

CAUTION
Track rod ball joint is released abruptly when it is pressed out -
risk of injury.
Risk of contusions.
– Secure tools by placing engine and gearbox jack under‐
neath.

– Use ball joint ejector - VAS 251 805- to press track rod ball
joint off wheel bearing housing on both sides.
– Unscrew nut; if necessary, counterhold at joint pin with a 6 mm
hexagon socket.

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– To protect thread, unscrew nut -arrow- on joint pin of guide link

(on both sides) until nut is flush with thread of joint pin. Coun‐
terhold joint pin if necessary.
• To prevent damage to ball joint puller, make sure the two lever
arms of the puller are parallel when maximum force is exerted.

CAUTION
Swivel joint is released abruptly when it is pressed out - risk of
injury.
Risk of contusions.
– Secure tools by placing engine and gearbox jack under‐
neath.

– Press joint pin of guide link out of tapered seat on both sides
using ball joint ejector - VAS 251 809- with -VAS 251 809/1- ,
taking care not to damage boot.
– Unscrew nut and move guide link clear at wheel bearing hous‐
ing; if necessary, counterhold at joint pin with a TX 40 socket
wrench.
– Release subframe shield and push it to one side ⇒ Running
gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Subframe; Removing and
installing subframe shield .

– Depending on equipment version: Unplug electrical connector

-3- for vehicle level sender on both sides and move electrical
wire clear.
– Remove nut -2- and move coupling rod clear.

– Clean steering rack and subframe in area of rubber boot.

– Release spring-type clip -3- using hose clip pliers - VAS 6362- .
– Detach hose clip -1- and pull boot -2- outwards off steering
rack.

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– Detach bolted connections -1, 3- for track control link.

– Swivel track control link towards front.
• To remove bolt -1-, turn steering to full left/right lock.
– Repeat procedure on opposite side of vehicle.

– On both sides, unscrew nut -3- and pull out bolt -1- for coupling
rod -2-.
– Unbolt drive shaft (left and right) from gearbox ⇒ Running
gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Drive shaft; Removing and
installing drive shaft .
– Detach intermediate steering shaft from steering rack and
move clear by telescoping together ⇒ Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 48 ; Steering column; Removing and instal‐
ling intermediate steering shaft .
– Remove poly V-belt from air conditioner compressor pulley ⇒
Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep.
gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing
poly V-belts .
– Remove air conditioner compressor from bracket and tie up to
left side ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air condi‐
tioner compressor; Detaching and attaching air conditioner
compressor at bracket .

NOTICE
Risk of irreparable damage due to electrostatic discharge.
– Do not touch connector contacts with your hands.
– Touch the lifting platform or other earthed object to discharge
static electricity.

– Unplug electrical connectors -1, 2, 3-.

– Unscrew nuts -arrows- for front silencer (left-side).

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NOTICE
Risk of damage to flexible joint if handled incorrectly.
– Do not bend flexible joint more than 10°.
– Install flexible joint so that it is not under tension.

– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach front silencer (left-side).

– If separating engine and gearbox at a later stage, unscrew bolt

-2- on both sides.
– Remove bolts -arrows- and push heat shield -1- to side.

– Remove bolt -2- and nut -3- and move manual release cable
-1- for parking lock clear.
– Release front section of centre underbody trim on both sides
⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Underbody
trim; Exploded view - underbody trim .

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Set up the scissor-type assembly platform as follows:

– Set up scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B- as fol‐
lows:
Platform Parts from -VAS 6131/10- , adapter -VAS
coordinates 6131/11-1- and universal mounting - VAS
6131/13-2-
C4 /10-1 /10-4 /10-5 /10-11
E4 /10-1 /10-4 /10-5 /10-11
C14 /10-1 /10-3 /10-5 /11-1
E14 /10-1 /10-3 /10-5 /10-6
E17 /10-1 /10-2 /10-5 /13-2
– Initially hand-tighten the support elements on the scissor-type
assembly platform.
– Position scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B- hori‐
zontally.
• Take note of spirit level (bubble gauge).
– Position scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B- below
engine/gearbox assembly.

– Position support elements from -VAS 6131/10- at both sides

of engine.
– Make sure that threaded spindles are screwed in completely.

– Position support elements from -VAS 6131/10- and adapter -

VAS 6131/11-1- at tunnel cross member.

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– Support front silencer with support elements from -

VAS 6131/10- and universal mounting - VAS 6131/13-2- .
– Turn remaining spindles for support elements upwards until all
locating lugs make contact with mounting points.
– Tighten base plates for support elements to 20 Nm on scissor-
type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B- .
– Fix position of subframe ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 40 ; Subframe; Fixing position of subframe .

– Remove bolts -arrows- on tunnel cross member.

NOTICE
Risk of damage to lines/pipes, hoses and engine compartment
when lowering engine/gearbox assembly.
– Check that all connections between engine, gearbox, sub‐
frame and body have been detached.
– Carefully guide out engine/gearbox assembly with subframe
from engine compartment when lowering.

– Lower scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B- with en‐

gine/gearbox assembly and pull out from underneath vehicle.
– Tie up drive shafts.

1.2 Separating engine and gearbox

⇒ “1.2.1 Separating engine and gearbox - vehicles with 2.9 ltr.
engine”, page 33
⇒ “1.2.2 Separating engine and gearbox - vehicles with 3.0 ltr.
engine”, page 39

1.2.1 Separating engine and gearbox - vehi‐

cles with 2.9 ltr. engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Ring spanner insert AF 16 - V.A.G 1332/14-

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♦ Support set for Audi - VAS 6131/10-

♦ Adapter - VAS 6131/11-3- from support set, Audi A8 >2002 -

VAS 6131/11- (not illustrated)
♦ Tapered mounting pins - VAS 6131/12-2- (2x) from support
set, Audi A6 >2005 - VAS 6131/12- (not illustrated)
♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

♦ Wrench, 21 mm - T40263-

♦ Adapter - T40314-

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Procedure
• Engine/gearbox assembly removed and secured to scissor-
type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B-
– Remove front silencer ⇒ page 235 .
– Remove catalytic converters ⇒ page 245 .
– Move electrical wiring harnesses clear at bracket -arrow-.

– Move wiring duct -4- clear at coolant pipe (right-side) and at

subframe.
– Remove nut -2- and bolt -3-, and move coolant pipe (right-side)
to side.

– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach coolant pipe (left-side).

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– Remove bolts -arrows- at rear of end plate for subframe cross

brace.

– Remove bolts -arrows- and push ATF cooler slightly to one

side with ATF pipes/hoses -1, 4- attached.

– Remove bolt -arrow- from retaining clamp.

CAUTION
Risk of accident caused by high weight of subframe.
– Perform the following work with the assistance of a second
mechanic.

– On both sides, remove bolt -2- and detach subframe to one

side (remove support elements). (Shown with engine instal‐
led.)

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– Detach bottom cover -1- from gearbox -arrow-.

NOTICE
Risk of engine damage if valve gear drive slips
– Only turn engine in normal direction of rotation.

– To slacken bolts, counterhold crankshaft at vibration damper

using wrench, 21 mm - T40263- and adapter -T40314- .

– Remove 6 bolts -arrow- from drive plate -1-. Turn crankshaft

60° in direction of engine rotation each time.

– Set up scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B- as fol‐

lows:
• The other support elements remain unchanged.
Platform Parts from support set for Audi - VAS 6131/10- ,
coordinates adapters - VAS 6131/11-3- and tapered mounting
pin - VAS 6131/12-2-
C7 /10-1 /12-2 /10-5 /10-12
E7 /10-1 /12-2 /10-5 /10-12
C10 /10-1 /10-4 /10-5 /10-12
F10 /10-1 /10-4 /10-5 /11-3

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– Position support elements from -VAS 6131/10- and tapered

mounting pin - VAS 6131/12-2- at both sides of engine.

– Position support elements from -VAS 6131/10- at left of gear‐

box.

– Position support elements from -VAS 6131/10- and adapter -

VAS 6131/11-3- at right of gearbox.
– Turn spindles (left and right) upwards until all locating lugs
make contact with mounting points.
– Tighten base plates for support elements to 20 Nm on scissor-
type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B- .

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– Remove bolts -2 ... 11- securing gearbox to engine.

– Loosen bolt -1- for starter.

– Loosen clamping bolts on sides of scissor-type assembly plat‐

form - VAS 6131 B- , pull rear section of platform (together with
gearbox) slightly towards rear -arrow-, and at the same time
remove bolt for starter completely.
– Pull gearbox towards rear as far as it will go; lower it slightly
with front spindles if necessary.

1.2.2 Separating engine and gearbox - vehi‐

cles with 3.0 ltr. engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Ring spanner insert AF 16 - V.A.G 1332/14-

♦ Support set for Audi - VAS 6131/10-

♦ Support set, Audi A6 >2005 - VAS 6131/12- (not illustrated)

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♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

♦ Wrench, 21 mm - T40263-

♦ Adapter - T40314-

Procedure
• Engine/gearbox assembly removed and secured to scissor-
type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B-
– Move electrical wiring harnesses clear at bracket -arrow-.

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– Move wiring duct -4- clear at coolant pipe (right-side) and at

subframe.
– Remove nut -2- and bolt -3- and take off coolant pipe (right-
side).

– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach coolant pipe (left-side).

– Remove bolts -arrows- at rear of end plate for subframe cross

brace.

CAUTION
Risk of accident caused by high weight of subframe.
– Perform the following work with the assistance of a second
mechanic.

– On both sides, remove bolt -2- and detach subframe to one

side (remove support elements). (Shown with engine instal‐
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– Detach bottom cover -1- from gearbox -arrow-.

NOTICE
Risk of engine damage if valve gear drive slips
– Only turn engine in normal direction of rotation.

– To slacken bolts, counterhold crankshaft at vibration damper

using wrench, 21 mm - T40263- and adapter -T40314- .

– Remove 6 bolts -arrow- from drive plate -1-. Turn crankshaft

60° in direction of engine rotation each time.

– Unscrew nuts -arrows- for front silencer (right-side).

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NOTICE
Risk of damage to flexible joint if handled incorrectly.
– Do not bend flexible joint more than 10°.
– Install flexible joint so that it is not under tension.

– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach front silencer (right-side).

– Unplug electrical connector -1- for Lambda probe 1 after cat‐

alytic converter - GX7- and move wiring clear.

– Release screw-type clip -2- and detach catalytic converter

-1-.

– Release hose clip -arrow- and detach coolant hose.

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– Set up scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B- as fol‐

lows:
• The other support elements remain unchanged.
Platform Parts of support set for Audi - VAS 6131/10- and
coordinates support set, Audi A6 >2005 - VAS 6131/12-
C7 /10-1 /12-2 /10-5 /10-6
E7 /10-1 /12-2 /10-5 /10-6
C10 /10-1 /10-4 /10-5 /12-1
F10 /10-1 /10-4 /10-5 /10-12

– Position support elements from -VAS 6131/10- and -

VAS 6131/12- against engine on left and right.

– Position support elements from -VAS 6131/10- and -

VAS 6131/12- against gearbox (left-side).

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– Position support elements from -VAS 6131/10- against gear‐

box (right-side).
– Turn spindles (left and right) upwards until all locating lugs
make contact with mounting points.
– Tighten base plates for support elements to 20 Nm on scissor-
type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B- .

– Remove bolts -2 ... 11- securing gearbox to engine.

– Loosen bolt -1- for starter.

– Loosen clamping bolts on sides of scissor-type assembly plat‐

form - VAS 6131 B- , pull rear section of platform (together with
gearbox) slightly towards rear -arrow-, and at the same time
remove bolt for starter completely.
– Pull gearbox towards rear as far as it will go; lower it slightly
with front spindles if necessary.

1.3 Removing engine from scissor-type as‐

sembly platform
⇒ “1.3.1 Removing engine from scissor-type assembly platform -
vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 45
⇒ “1.3.2 Removing engine from scissor-type assembly platform -
vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine”, page 47

1.3.1 Removing engine from scissor-type as‐

sembly platform - vehicles with 2.9 ltr.
engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Lifting tackle - 3033-

♦ Workshop hoist - VAS 6100-

♦ Lift arm extension/workshop hoist - VAS 6101-

Procedure
• Engine/gearbox assembly removed and secured to scissor-
type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B- (with engine detached
from gearbox)
⇒ “1.2.1 Separating engine and gearbox - vehicles with 2.9 ltr.
engine”, page 33 .

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CAUTION
Risk of injury when weight of engine is shifted.
Danger of trapping or crushing parts of the body.
– Transport engine only with gearbox removed and using the
method described.

– Attach lift arm extension - VAS 6101- to workshop hoist -

VAS 6100- .
– Attach lifting tackle - 3033- to engine lifting eyes and workshop
hoist, as shown.
– Raise engine using workshop hoist.

1.3.2 Removing engine from scissor-type as‐

sembly platform - vehicles with 3.0 ltr.
engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Lifting tackle - 3033-

♦ Workshop hoist - VAS 6100-

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♦ Lift arm extension/workshop hoist - VAS 6101-

Procedure
• Engine/gearbox assembly removed and secured to scissor-
type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B- (with engine detached
from gearbox) ⇒ page 33 .

CAUTION
Risk of injury when weight of engine is shifted.
Danger of trapping or crushing parts of the body.
– Transport engine only with gearbox removed and using the
method described.

– Attach lift arm extension - VAS 6101- to workshop hoist -

VAS 6100- .
– Attach lifting tackle - 3033- to engine lifting eyes and workshop
hoist, as shown.

– Remove bolt -2- for engine mounting on both sides.

– Raise engine using workshop hoist.

1.4 Securing engine to engine and gearbox

support
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Engine and gearbox support - VAS 6095A-

♦ Universal mounting - VAS 6095/1- and bracket for V6 TFSI

engine - VAS 6095/1-15-

Procedure
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach engine support (left-side)
-1-.

If work is subsequently required on chain drive of 3.0 ltr. engine:

– Being careful not to damage it, detach vacuum hose -2-.
– Move electrical wiring harness -3- clear.
– Remove nuts -4- and bolt -5-.
– Detach vacuum reservoir -1-.

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– Unscrew plug -1- for “TDC” hole and detach bracket -2-.

Continued:
– Remove nut -arrow- for earth wire.

– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach engine support -1- (right-

side).
– Remove starter ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Starter;
Removing and installing starter .

– Using universal mounting - VAS 6095/1- and bracket for V6

TFSI engine - VAS 6095/1-15- , secure engine to engine and
gearbox support - VAS 6095A- (40 Nm).

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1.5 Installing engine

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ All special tools specified in removal procedure
Procedure
♦ After removing, renew bolts tightened with specified tightening
angle.
♦ Renew self-locking nuts and bolts as well as seals, gaskets
and O-rings after removal.
♦ Do not remove plugs or protective caps until you are ready to
fit the relevant line.
♦ Hose connections and air pipes/hoses must be free of oil and
grease prior to fitting.
♦ Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ Before fitting, check vacuum hoses for damage and renew if
necessary.
♦ Re-install all cable ties in original positions.
♦ Bonded rubber bushes can only be turned to a limited extent.
Therefore, only tighten the bolted connections for the suspen‐
sion once the vehicle is in the unladen position or the reference
position.
– Move starter into installation position.
– Tighten plug for “TDC” hole ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9
ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Crankshaft; Exploded
view - crankshaft .
– Install engine supports and engine mountings ⇒ page 54 .
• Engine with subframe positioned on scissor-type assembly
platform - VAS 6131 B-
– Fit gearbox to engine ⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr. 34 ; Removing and
installing gearbox; Installing gearbox .
– Install coolant pipes ⇒ page 129 .
– Install exhaust system ⇒ page 233 .
– Carefully guide engine/gearbox assembly into body using
scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131 B- .
– Remove locating pins and install subframe ⇒ Running gear,
axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Subframe; Fixing position of
subframe .
– Install poly V-belt tensioner for air conditioner compressor ⇒
Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep.
gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing
tensioner for poly V-belt .
– Install air conditioner compressor ⇒ Heating, air conditioning;
Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioner compressor; Exploded view - air
conditioner compressor drive unit .
– Install poly V-belt ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0
ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end);
Removing and installing poly V-belt .
Remaining installation steps are carried out in reverse sequence;
note the following:
– Tighten bolts for tunnel cross-piece ⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr. 34 ;
Assembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly mountings .

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– Install manual release cable for parking lock ⇒ Gearbox; Rep.

gr. 34 ; Selector mechanism .
– Install intermediate steering shaft ⇒ Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 48 ; Steering column; Removing and instal‐
ling intermediate steering shaft .
– Install coupling rod ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.
40 ; Subframe; Exploded view - subframe .
– Secure drive shafts ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.
40 ; Drive shaft; Exploded view - drive shaft .
– Install lower suspension links ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;
Rep. gr. 40 ; Lower suspension links, swivel joint; Exploded
view - lower suspension links, swivel joint .
– Install track rod ball joint ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 48 ; Steering rack; Exploded view - steering rack .
– Install boot for steering rack ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;
Rep. gr. 48 ; Steering rack; Removing and installing boot .
– Install subframe cross brace and subframe shield ⇒ Running
gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Subframe; Exploded view
- subframe .
– Install tunnel cross-piece ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Underbody trim; Exploded view - underbody
struts .
– Install vehicle level senders ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;
Rep. gr. 43 ; Vehicle level senders; Exploded view - front ve‐
hicle level senders .
– Install engine control unit - J623- ⇒ page 231 .
– Install terminal 40 wiring junction - TV66- ⇒ Electrical system;
Rep. gr. 97 ; Relay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics boxes;
Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse carriers, elec‐
tronics boxes .
– Secure earth wires ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault
finding and Fitting locations ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fitting locations.
– Connect fuel hoses ⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr. 20 ; Plug-
in connectors; Disconnecting plug-in connectors .
– Install air cleaner housing ⇒ page 220 .
– Install heat shield and engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cyl‐
inder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine
cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover panel .
– Install propshaft ⇒ Rear final drive; Rep. gr. 39 ; Propshaft;
Removing and installing propshaft .
– Install lock carrier cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover .
– Install wheel spoiler and wheel housing liner ⇒ General body
repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded
view - wheel housing liner (front) .
– Fit front wheels ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 44 ;
Wheels, tyres .
– Fill up with engine oil (⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 450 ; Main‐
tenance; Engine oil: filling up ), and check oil level (⇒ Mainte‐
nance ; Booklet 450 ; Maintenance; Engine oil: checking oil
level and correcting if necessary ).
– Observe steps required after re-connecting battery ⇒ Electri‐
cal system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connect‐
ing battery .

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NOTICE
Risk of irreparable damage to control units because of exces‐
sive voltage.
– Do not use a battery charger to boost starting.

– After renewing engine, perform adaptions listed in Guided

Function “0001 - Functions, engine mechanics” ⇒ Vehicle di‐
agnostic tester.
– Connect coolant hose with plug-in connector ⇒ page 150 .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
– Check ATF level ⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr. 34 ; ATF; Checking
ATF level .
– Install underbody trim ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 66 ; Underbody trim; Exploded view - underbody trim .
– Install noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation .
Tightening torques
• Tightening torques apply only to lightly greased, oiled,
phosphated or black-finished nuts and bolts.
• Additional lubricants such as engine or gearbox oil may be
used, but do not use lubricants containing graphite.
• Do not use degreased parts.
• Tolerance for tightening torques: ± 15 %.
Component Nm
Bolts/nuts M6 9
M7 15
M8 20
M10 40
M12 65
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - assembly mountings”, page 54
♦ Bolts securing engine to gearbox ⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr. 34 ;
Removing and installing gearbox; Tightening torques for gear‐
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2 Assembly mountings
⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - assembly mountings”, page 54
⇒ “2.2 Supporting engine in installation position”, page 57
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing engine mountings”, page 58
⇒ “2.4 Removing and installing gearbox mounting”, page 63

2.1 Exploded view - assembly mountings

♦ Exploded view - engine mounting ⇒ page 54
♦ Exploded view - gearbox mounting for dual clutch gearbox
⇒ page 55
♦ Exploded view - gearbox mounting for automatic gearbox
⇒ page 56
Exploded view - engine mounting

1 - Subframe
2 - Bolt
❑ For 2.9 ltr. engine
❑ 20 Nm
3 - Bolt
❑ For 2.9 ltr. engine
❑ 10 Nm
4 - Support mounting
❑ For 2.9 ltr. engine, right
side only
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “2.3.4 Removing and
installing support
mounting”, page 62
❑ Installation position
⇒ Fig. ““Support mount‐
ing - installation posi‐
tion”“ , page 55
5 - Bolt
❑ 55 Nm
6 - Engine support
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “1.7 Removing and in‐
stalling engine support”,
page 76
7 - Not fitted
8 - Not fitted
9 - Bolt
❑ 55 Nm
10 - Engine mounting
❑ With:
♦ Left electrohydraulic engine mounting solenoid valve - N144-
♦ Right electrohydraulic engine mounting solenoid valve - N145-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing engine mountings”, page 58

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11 - Bolt
❑ Renew after removing
❑ 90 Nm +90°
12 - Bolt
❑ 30 Nm

Support mounting - installation position

• Projection -2- on engine support must engage in recess -1- on
support mounting.

Exploded view - gearbox mounting for dual clutch gearbox

1 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torques ⇒
Gearbox; Rep. gr. 34 ;
Assembly mountings;
Exploded view - assem‐
bly mountings
2 - Tunnel cross member
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr.
34 ; Assembly mount‐
ings; Exploded view -
assembly mountings
3 - Bolt
❑ Only remove if detach‐
ing gearbox mounting
from gearbox support
❑ Tightening torques ⇒
Gearbox; Rep. gr. 34 ;
Assembly mountings;
Exploded view - assem‐
bly mountings
4 - Stop
❑ For gearbox mounting
5 - Gearbox mounting
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 63
6 - Nut
❑ Only remove if detach‐
ing gearbox mounting
from gearbox support
❑ Tightening torques ⇒
Gearbox; Rep. gr. 34 ;
Assembly mountings;
Exploded view - assem‐
bly mountings

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7 - Bolt
❑ Only remove if detaching gearbox mounting from gearbox support
❑ Tightening torques ⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr. 34 ; Assembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly mountings
8 - Gearbox support
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 63
9 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torques ⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr. 34 ; Assembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly mountings
10 - Nut
❑ Tightening torques ⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr. 34 ; Assembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly mountings

Exploded view - gearbox mounting for automatic gearbox

1 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torques ⇒
Gearbox; Rep. gr. 37 ;
Assembly mountings;
Exploded view - assem‐
bly mountings
2 - Tunnel cross member
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr.
37 ; Assembly mount‐
ings; Exploded view -
assembly mountings
3 - Nut
❑ Only remove if detach‐
ing gearbox mounting
from gearbox support
❑ Tightening torques ⇒
Gearbox; Rep. gr. 37 ;
Assembly mountings;
Exploded view - assem‐
bly mountings
4 - Gearbox support
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “2.4 Removing and in‐
stalling gearbox mount‐
ing”, page 63
5 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torques ⇒
Gearbox; Rep. gr. 37 ;
Assembly mountings;
Exploded view - assem‐
bly mountings
6 - Gearbox mounting
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “2.4 Removing and in‐
stalling gearbox mounting”, page 63
7 - Stop plate
❑ For gearbox mounting
8 - Bolt
❑ Only remove if detaching gearbox mounting from gearbox support
❑ Tightening torques ⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr. 37 ; Assembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly mountings

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9 - Nut
❑ Only remove if detaching gearbox mounting from gearbox support
❑ Tightening torques ⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr. 37 ; Assembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly mountings

2.2 Supporting engine in installation posi‐

tion
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Support bracket - 10-222A-

♦ Engine support bracket (supplementary set) - T40093-

Procedure

CAUTION
Risk of injury when weight of engine is shifted.
Danger of trapping or crushing parts of the body.
– Only support engine with gearbox and tunnel cross member
installed.

– Remove engine cover panel and heat shield ⇒ Servicing 6-

cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ;
Engine cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover
panel .
– Remove wing panel cover (both sides) ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Wing; Exploded view - wing .

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– Set up support bracket - 10-222A- on wing mounting flanges

(left and right).
– Engage spindles -10-222A/11- at engine lifting eyes (left and
right).
– Tighten spindles slightly to take up weight of engine until en‐
gine mountings are no longer supporting engine. (Shown on
vehicle with 3.0 ltr. engine.)
Assembling
Assembly is performed in reverse sequence; note the following:
– Install heat shield and engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cyl‐
inder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine
cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover panel .

2.3 Removing and installing engine mount‐

ings
⇒ “2.3.1 Removing and installing engine mounting (left-side) - ve‐
hicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 58
⇒ “2.3.2 Removing and installing engine mounting (left-side) - ve‐
hicles with 3.0 ltr. engine”, page 59
⇒ “2.3.3 Removing and installing engine mounting (right-side)”,
page 60
⇒ “2.3.4 Removing and installing support mounting”, page 62

2.3.1 Removing and installing engine mount‐

ing (left-side) - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. en‐
gine
Removing
– Lower subframe ⇒ Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-
wheel drive; Rep. gr. 40 ; Subframe; Lowering subframe .
– Unplug electrical connector -arrow- for electrohydraulic engine
mounting solenoid valve.

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– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach engine mounting -1-. (Il‐

lustration shows right side.)
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• After removing, renew bolts tightened with specified tightening
angle.
– Install subframe ⇒ Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-
wheel drive; Rep. gr. 40 ; Subframe; Lowering subframe .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - assembly mountings”, page 54

2.3.2 Removing and installing engine mount‐

ing (left-side) - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. en‐
gine
Removing
• Secure all cable ties in the same locations when re-installing.
– Support engine in installation position ⇒ page 57 and take up
weight with spindle - 10-222A/11- until load on engine mount‐
ing is relieved.
– Remove front wheel ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 44 ; Wheels, tyres .
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insula‐
tion .
– Remove front wheel spoiler, unfasten front section of wheel
housing liner and press to one side ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded view -
wheel housing liner (front) .
– Remove bolts -arrows- and push coolant pipe (left-side) to one
side.
– Detach poly V-belt from air conditioner compressor pulley
⇒ “1.3 Removing and installing poly V-belts”, page 69 .
– Remove air conditioner compressor from bracket and tie up to
left side ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air condi‐
tioner compressor; Detaching and attaching air conditioner
compressor at bracket .

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– Unplug electrical connector -arrow- for electrohydraulic engine

mounting solenoid valve.

– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach engine mounting -1-.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• After removing, renew bolts tightened with specified tightening
angle.
– Install air conditioner compressor ⇒ Heating, air conditioning;
Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioner compressor; Detaching and at‐
taching air conditioner compressor at bracket .
– Install poly V-belt ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0
ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end);
Removing and installing poly V-belt .
– Detach support bracket ⇒ page 57 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - assembly mountings”, page 54
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes”, page 123
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing
liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front)
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insula‐
tion; Exploded view - noise insulation
♦ ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 44 ; Wheels, tyres

2.3.3 Removing and installing engine mount‐

ing (right-side)
Removing
• Secure all cable ties in the same locations when re-installing.
– Support engine in installation position ⇒ page 57 and take up
weight with spindle - 10-222A/11- until load on engine mount‐
ing is relieved.
– Remove front wheel ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 44 ; Wheels, tyres .
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insula‐
tion .
– Remove front wheel spoiler, unfasten front section of wheel
housing liner and press to one side ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded view -
wheel housing liner (front) .

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– Move wiring duct -4- clear at coolant pipe (right-side) and at

subframe.
– Remove nut -2- and bolt -3- and push coolant pipe (right-side)
slightly towards rear at subframe.
– Remove poly V-belt from starter-alternator pulley ⇒ Servicing
6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ;
Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing poly V-
belts .
– Remove starter-alternator ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Alternator; Removing and installing alternator .

– Remove nut -arrow- and move earth wire clear.

– Unplug electrical connector -arrow- for electrohydraulic engine

mounting solenoid valve.

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– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach engine mounting -1-.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• After removing, renew bolts tightened with specified tightening
angle.
– Install starter-alternator ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Al‐
ternator; Removing and installing alternator .
– Install poly V-belt ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0
ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end);
Removing and installing poly V-belt .
– Detach support bracket ⇒ page 57 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - assembly mountings”, page 54
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes”, page 123
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing
liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front)
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insula‐
tion; Exploded view - noise insulation
♦ Earth wire ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and
Fitting locations
♦ ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 44 ; Wheels, tyres

2.3.4 Removing and installing support mount‐

ing
Removing
– Remove noise insulation (front) ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Removing and installing
noise insulation .
– Remove bolts -arrows- for support mounting -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Installation position
⇒ Fig. ““Support mounting - installation position”“ , page 55 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - assembly mountings”, page 54
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insula‐
tion; Exploded view - noise insulation

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2.4 Removing and installing gearbox

mounting
⇒ “2.4.1 Removing and installing gearbox mounting - dual clutch
gearbox”, page 63
⇒ “2.4.2 Removing and installing gearbox mounting - automatic
gearbox”, page 63

2.4.1 Removing and installing gearbox

mounting - dual clutch gearbox
Removing gearbox support with gearbox mounting
– Remove tunnel cross member ⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr. 34 ; As‐
sembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly mountings .
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach gearbox support and gear‐
box mounting from gearbox.

Removing gearbox mounting

– Unscrew bolts -1- and detach stop -2- for gearbox mounting.
– Remove nut -4- and bolt -5- and detach gearbox mounting
-6- from gearbox support -3-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• After removing, renew bolts tightened with specified tightening
angle.
– Screw in nut -4- and bolt -5- hand-tight initially.
– Tighten bolts -1- for stop -2-.
– Finally, tighten nut -4- and bolt -5-.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr. 34 ; Assembly mountings; Exploded view
- assembly mountings

2.4.2 Removing and installing gearbox

mounting - automatic gearbox
Removing gearbox support with gearbox mounting
– Remove tunnel cross member ⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr. 37 ; As‐
sembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly mountings .
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach gearbox support -1- and
gearbox mounting from gearbox.

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Removing gearbox mounting

– Unscrew bolts -1- and detach stop -2- for gearbox mounting.
– Remove nut -5- and detach gearbox mounting -3- from gear‐
box support -4-. (Gearbox support fitted in vehicle may differ
from illustration.)
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• After removing, renew bolts tightened with specified tightening
angle.
– Tighten nut -5- hand-tight initially.
– Tighten bolts -1- and then nut -5-.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr. 37 ; Assembly mountings; Exploded view
- assembly mountings

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3 Engine cover panel

All procedures can be found in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9
ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine cover panel .

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13 – Crankshaft group
1 Cylinder block (pulley end)
⇒ “1.1 Exploded view - cylinder block (pulley end)”, page 66
⇒ “1.2 Exploded view - sealing flange (pulley end)”, page 69
⇒ “1.3 Removing and installing poly V-belts”, page 69
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing tensioner for poly V-belt”,
page 73
⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing vibration damper”, page 74
⇒ “1.6 Removing and installing bracket for ancillaries”,
page 74
⇒ “1.7 Removing and installing engine support”, page 76
⇒ “1.8 Renewing crankshaft oil seal (pulley end)”, page 77
⇒ “1.9 Removing and installing sealing flange (pulley end)”, page
77

1.1 Exploded view - cylinder block (pulley

end)
⇒ “1.1.1 Exploded view - cylinder block (pulley end), starter-al‐
ternator belt drive”, page 66
⇒ “1.1.2 Exploded view - cylinder block (pulley end), air condi‐
tioner compressor belt drive, vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine with
electric compressor”, page 66

1.1.1 Exploded view - cylinder block (pulley

end), starter-alternator belt drive
All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley
end); Exploded view - cylinder block (pulley end) .

1.1.2 Exploded view - cylinder block (pulley end), air conditioner compressor belt
drive, vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine with electric compressor

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1 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque ⇒
Heating, air condition‐
ing; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air
conditioner compressor;
Exploded view - air con‐
ditioner compressor
drive unit
2 - Poly V-belt
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “1.3 Removing and in‐
stalling poly V-belts”,
page 69
3 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque ⇒
Servicing 6-cylinder en‐
gine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-
valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ;
Cylinder block (pulley
end); Exploded view -
cylinder block (pulley
end)
4 - Idler roller
❑ For poly V-belt
5 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque ⇒
Servicing 6-cylinder en‐
gine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-
valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ;
Cylinder block (pulley
end); Exploded view -
cylinder block (pulley
end)
6 - Tensioner
❑ For poly V-belt
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder
block (pulley end); Removing and installing tensioner for poly V-belt
7 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torques and sequence
⇒ Fig. ““Bracket for air conditioner compressor - tightening torques and sequence, vehicles with 2.9 ltr.
engine”“ , page 68
8 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder
block (pulley end); Exploded view - cylinder block (pulley end)
9 - Vibration damper
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing vibration damper”, page 74
10 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torques and sequence
⇒ Fig. ““Bracket for air conditioner compressor - tightening torques and sequence, vehicles with 2.9 ltr.
engine”“ , page 68
11 - Dowel sleeves
12 - Bracket
❑ For electric compressor
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ “1.6.5 Removing and installing bracket for electric compressor”, page 75

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13 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque
⇒ Fig. ““Bracket for electric compressor - tightening torques and sequence”“ , page 68
14 - Electric compressor
❑ Exploded view
⇒ “1.2 Exploded view - electric compressor with control unit for electric compressor J1123 ”, page 177
15 - Bolt
❑ Nm
16 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torques and sequence
⇒ Fig. ““Bracket for air conditioner compressor - tightening torques and sequence, vehicles with 2.9 ltr.
engine”“ , page 68
17 - Bracket
❑ For air conditioner compressor
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder
block (pulley end); Removing and installing bracket for ancillaries
18 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torques and sequence
⇒ Fig. ““Bracket for air conditioner compressor - tightening torques and sequence, vehicles with 2.9 ltr.
engine”“ , page 68
19 - Air conditioner compressor
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioner compressor; Exploded view -
air conditioner compressor drive unit

Bracket for air conditioner compressor - tightening torques and

sequence, vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine
– Tighten bolts in stages as follows:
Stage Bolts Tightening torques/angle specifica‐
tion
1. -2, 3- Screw in by hand until contact is made
2. -2, 3- 22 Nm

Bracket for electric compressor - tightening torques and se‐

quence
– Tighten bolts in stages as follows:
Stage Bolts Tightening torques/angle specifica‐
tion
1. -1, 2- Screw in by hand until contact is made
2. -1, 2- 22 Nm

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1.2 Exploded view - sealing flange (pulley

end)
All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley
end); Exploded view - sealing flange (pulley end) .

1.3 Removing and installing poly V-belts

⇒ “1.3.1 Removing and installing poly V-belt for alternator”, page
69
⇒ “1.3.2 Removing and installing poly V-belt for starter-alterna‐
tor”, page 69
⇒ “1.3.3 Removing and installing poly V-belt for air conditioner
compressor (with radiator installed) - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”,
page 69
⇒ “1.3.4 Removing and installing poly V-belt for air conditioner
compressor (with radiator removed) - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. en‐
gine”, page 72

1.3.1 Removing and installing poly V-belt for

alternator
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley
end); Removing and installing poly V-belts .

1.3.2 Removing and installing poly V-belt for

starter-alternator
Removing
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insula‐
tion .
– Remove bolts -arrows- and push coolant pipe -1- towards rear
at lock carrier.
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block
(pulley end); Removing and installing poly V-belts .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1.3 Exploded view - coolant pipes (vehicle end)”,
page 127
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insula‐
tion; Exploded view - noise insulation

1.3.3 Removing and installing poly V-belt for

air conditioner compressor (with radiator
installed) - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine
Complete procedure if radiator has NOT been removed during
preparatory work
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Counterhold tool - 3145-

♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

♦ Locking pin - T10060A-

♦ Piston compressing tool - T40142-

♦ Flat-nose pliers, straight and long version (commercially avail‐

able)
♦ M8x30 bolt
♦ Nut M8
♦ M10x40 bolt

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♦ Nuts M10 (2x)

Preparing counterhold tool - 3145-
– Secure piston compressing tool - T40142- to counterhold tool
- 3145- as shown using M8x30 bolt -item 1- and M10x40 bolt
-item 2-.
– Tighten nuts -arrows-.
Removing
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise
insulation .

– Remove bolts -arrows- and push coolant pipe -1- towards rear
at lock carrier.

– Apply counterhold tool - 3145- at poly V-belt and sump flange,

as shown.
– Turn counterhold tool anti-clockwise -arrow- just far enough
so that tensioner -1- can be locked with locking pin -
T10060A- .
Note:
Fit locking pin - T10060A- with flat-nose pliers (long version).
– Take off poly V-belt.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
– Fit poly V-belt ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-
valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Exploded
view - cylinder block (pulley end) .

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– Apply counterhold tool - 3145- to poly V-belt, turn it slightly

anti-clockwise and pull out locking pin - T10060A- .
– Detach counterhold tool.
– Check that poly V-belts are properly seated.
– Start engine and check that poly V-belt(s) run properly.
– Check coolant level
⇒ “1.3 Draining and filling cooling system”, page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes”, page 123
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insula‐
tion; Exploded view - noise insulation

1.3.4 Removing and installing poly V-belt for

air conditioner compressor (with radiator
removed) - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine
Simplified procedure if radiator has been removed during prepar‐
atory work
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Locking pin - T10060A-

♦ Socket Torx T60 - 40087-

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Removing
– Slacken poly V-belt by turning tensioner clockwise -arrow- us‐
ing socket Torx T 60 - 40087- .
– Lock tensioner with locking pin - T10060A- and take off poly
V-belt.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
– Fit poly V-belt ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-
valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Exploded
view - cylinder block (pulley end) .
– Turn poly V-belt tensioner clockwise slightly using socket Torx
T 60 - 40087- and pull out locking pin - T10060A- .
– Release tensioner to slacken poly V-belt.
– Check that poly V-belt is properly seated.
– Start engine and check that poly V-belt(s) run properly.

1.4 Removing and installing tensioner for

poly V-belt
⇒ “1.4.1 Removing and installing poly V-belt tensioner for air con‐
ditioner compressor - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 73
⇒ “1.4.2 Removing and installing poly V-belt tensioner - all except
poly V-belt for air conditioner compressor, vehicles with 2.9 ltr.
engine”, page 74

1.4.1 Removing and installing poly V-belt ten‐

sioner for air conditioner compressor -
vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine
Removing
– Remove poly V-belt for air conditioner compressor
⇒ page 69 .
– Remove poly V-belt tensioner for starter-alternator ⇒ Servic‐
ing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr.
13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing ten‐
sioner for poly V-belt .
– Remove cover.
– Unscrew bolt -arrow- and remove idler roller.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Install poly V-belt tensioner for starter-alternator ⇒ Servicing
6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ;
Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing tensioner
for poly V-belt .
– Install poly V-belt for air conditioner compressor ⇒ page 69 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Exploded view - cyl‐
inder block (pulley end)

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1.4.2 Removing and installing poly V-belt ten‐

sioner - all except poly V-belt for air con‐
ditioner compressor, vehicles with 2.9
ltr. engine
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley
end); Removing and installing tensioner for poly V-belt .

1.5 Removing and installing vibration damp‐

er
Removing
– Remove radiator cowl ⇒ page 165 .
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block
(pulley end); Removing and installing vibration damper .
Installing
Additional work:
– Install radiator cowl ⇒ page 165 .

1.6 Removing and installing bracket for an‐

cillaries
⇒ “1.6.1 Removing and installing bracket for alternator”,
page 74
⇒ “1.6.2 Removing and installing bracket for starter-alternator”,
page 74
⇒ “1.6.3 Removing and installing bracket for air conditioner com‐
pressor - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 74
⇒ “1.6.4 Removing and installing bracket for air conditioner com‐
pressor - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine”, page 75
⇒ “1.6.5 Removing and installing bracket for electric compressor”,
page 75

1.6.1 Removing and installing bracket for al‐

ternator
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley
end); Removing and installing bracket for ancillaries .

1.6.2 Removing and installing bracket for

starter-alternator
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley
end); Removing and installing bracket for ancillaries .

1.6.3 Removing and installing bracket for air

conditioner compressor - vehicles with
2.9 ltr. engine
Removing
– Remove air conditioner compressor from bracket and tie up to
left side ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air condi‐
tioner compressor; Detaching and attaching air conditioner
compressor at bracket .

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– Remove poly V-belt tensioner for air conditioner compressor

⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and in‐
stalling tensioner for poly V-belt .
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- and detach bracket -1-.

– Unscrew bolts -2, 3- and remove bracket -1- for air conditioner
compressor.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Install poly V-belt tensioner for air conditioner compressor ⇒
Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep.
gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing
tensioner for poly V-belt .
– Install air conditioner compressor ⇒ Heating, air conditioning;
Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioner compressor; Detaching and at‐
taching air conditioner compressor at bracket .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Fig. ““Bracket for air conditioner compressor - tightening
torques and sequence, vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”“ ,
page 68
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view - charge air
system

1.6.4 Removing and installing bracket for air

conditioner compressor - vehicles with
3.0 ltr. engine
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley
end); Removing and installing bracket for ancillaries .

1.6.5 Removing and installing bracket for

electric compressor
Removing
– Remove electric compressor ⇒ page 180 .

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– Unscrew bolts -2, 3- and remove bracket -1- for electric com‐
pressor.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Install electric compressor ⇒ page 180 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Fig. ““Bracket for electric compressor - tightening torques
and sequence”“ , page 68

1.7 Removing and installing engine support

Removing engine support (left-side)
– 2.9 ltr. engine: Lower subframe ⇒ Running gear, front-wheel
drive and four-wheel drive; Rep. gr. 40 ; Subframe; Lowering
subframe .
– 3.0 ltr. engine: Remove engine mounting
⇒ “2.3.2 Removing and installing engine mounting (left-side) -
vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine”, page 59 .
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach engine support -1-.

Removing engine support (right-side)

– Remove engine mounting
⇒ “2.3.3 Removing and installing engine mounting (right-
side)”, page 60 .
– Remove bolt -2- and push coolant pipe (right-side) -3- slightly
to side at engine.

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– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach engine support -1-.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– If removed previously, install engine mounting ⇒ page 58 .
– Install subframe if it was lowered previously ⇒ Running gear,
front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive; Rep. gr. 40 ; Sub‐
frame; Lowering subframe .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - assembly mountings”, page 54
♦ ⇒ Fig. ““Coolant pipe (right-side) at engine - tightening tor‐
que”“ , page 126

1.8 Renewing crankshaft oil seal (pulley

end)
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley
end); Renewing crankshaft oil seal (pulley end) .

1.9 Removing and installing sealing flange

(pulley end)
Removing
– Remove vibration damper
⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing vibration damper”, page 74 .
– Remove air pipe (top)
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing air pipe”, page 185 .
– Unplug electrical connector -3- and detach coolant valve for
cylinder head - N489- from bracket -2-.
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Remove bolts -arrows- and tie up bracket to one side.
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block
(pulley end); Removing and installing sealing flange (pulley end) .
Installing
Additional work:
– Install air pipe (top)
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing air pipe”, page 185 .
– Install vibration damper
⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing vibration damper”, page 74 .

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2 Cylinder block (gearbox end)

All procedures and components can be found in ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder
block (gearbox end) .

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3 Crankshaft
All procedures and components can be found in ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ;
Crankshaft .

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4 Balance shaft
All procedures and components can be found in ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Balance
shaft .

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5 Pistons and conrods

All procedures and components can be found in ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Pistons
and conrods .

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15 – Cylinder head, valve gear

1 Timing chain cover
All procedures and components can be found in ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Timing
chain cover .

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2 Chain drive
⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - camshaft timing chains”, page 83
⇒ “2.2 Exploded view - drive chain for oil pump”, page 83
⇒ “2.3 Removing camshaft timing chain from camshafts”,
page 83
⇒ “2.4 Removing and installing camshaft timing chain”,
page 83

2.1 Exploded view - camshaft timing chains

All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Chain drive; Exploded
view - camshaft timing chains .

2.2 Exploded view - drive chain for oil pump

All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Chain drive; Exploded
view - drive chain for oil pump .

2.3 Removing camshaft timing chain from

camshafts
Removing
– 2.9 ltr. engine: Remove radiator cowl ⇒ page 165 .
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Chain drive;
Removing camshaft timing chain from camshafts .
Installing
Additional work:
– If removed previously, install radiator cowl ⇒ page 165 .

2.4 Removing and installing camshaft tim‐

ing chain
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Chain drive; Removing
and installing camshaft timing chain .

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3 Cylinder head
⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - cylinder head”, page 84
⇒ “3.2 Exploded view - camshaft housing”, page 84
⇒ “3.3 Removing and installing cylinder head”, page 84
⇒ “3.4 Removing and installing camshaft housing”, page 84
⇒ “3.5 Checking compression”, page 85

3.1 Exploded view - cylinder head

All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Cylinder head; Exploded
view - cylinder head .

3.2 Exploded view - camshaft housing

All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Cylinder head; Exploded
view - camshaft housing .

3.3 Removing and installing cylinder head

Removing cylinder head (left-side) - vehicles with 2.9 ltr./3.0 ltr.
engine
– Remove intake manifold (left-side) ⇒ page 222 .
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. TFSI, 4-valve; Rep. gr. 15 ; Cylinder head;
Removing and installing cylinder head .
Installing
Additional work:
– Install intake manifold (left-side) ⇒ page 222 .

3.4 Removing and installing camshaft hous‐

ing
⇒ “3.4.1 Removing and installing camshaft housing - cylinder
bank 1 (right-side)”, page 84
⇒ “3.4.2 Removing and installing camshaft housing - cylinder
bank 2 (left-side)”, page 85

3.4.1 Removing and installing camshaft hous‐

ing - cylinder bank 1 (right-side)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Engine bung set - VAS 6122-

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♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

Removing
– Release hose clip -2- and disconnect hose for activated char‐
coal filter system.
– Seal off open lines and connections with plugs (thoroughly
cleaned) from engine bung set - VAS 6122- .
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. TFSI, 4-valve; Rep. gr. 15 ; Cylinder head;
Removing and installing camshaft housing .
Installing
Additional work:
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .

3.4.2 Removing and installing camshaft hous‐

ing - cylinder bank 2 (left-side)
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. TFSI, 4-valve; Rep. gr. 15 ; Cylinder head; Re‐
moving and installing camshaft housing .

3.5 Checking compression

All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Cylinder head; Checking
compression .

3. Cylinder head 85
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4 Valve gear
⇒ “4.1 Exploded view - valve gear”, page 86
⇒ “4.2 Measuring axial clearance of camshaft”, page 86
⇒ “4.3 Measuring radial clearance of camshaft”, page 86
⇒ “4.4 Removing and installing camshaft”, page 86
⇒ “4.5 Removing and installing cam actuators”, page 86
⇒ “4.6 Removing and installing camshaft control valve 1 N205 ”,
page 87
⇒ “4.7 Removing and installing valve stem oil seals”, page 87

4.1 Exploded view - valve gear

All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Valve gear; Exploded
view - valve gear .

4.2 Measuring axial clearance of camshaft

All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Valve gear; Measuring
axial clearance of camshaft .

4.3 Measuring radial clearance of camshaft

All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Valve gear; Measuring
radial clearance of camshaft .

4.4 Removing and installing camshaft

All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Valve gear; Removing
and installing camshaft .

4.5 Removing and installing cam actuators

Removing cam actuators for cylinder bank 1 (right-side)
– Remove air cleaner housing ⇒ page 220 .

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Removing cam actuators for cylinder bank 2 (left-side)

– Remove engine control unit - J623-
⇒ “9.2 Removing and installing engine/motor control unit J623
”, page 231 .
– Take electrical connectors -3 and 4- out of bracket and move
electrical wiring clear.
– Move electrical wiring harness -1- clear.
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach bracket -2- for engine con‐
trol unit.
Both sides (continued):
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Valve gear;
Removing and installing cam actuators .
Installing
Additional work:
– Install air cleaner housing ⇒ page 220 .
– Install engine control unit - J623-
⇒ “9.2 Removing and installing engine/motor control unit J623
”, page 231 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “9.1 Exploded view - engine control unit”, page 231

4.6 Removing and installing camshaft con‐

trol valve 1 - N205-
This procedure applies to camshaft control valves -N205- , -
N208- , -N318- and -N319- .
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Valve gear; Removing
and installing camshaft control valve 1 - N205- .

4.7 Removing and installing valve stem oil

seals
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Valve gear; Removing
and installing valve stem oil seals .

4. Valve gear 87
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17 – Lubrication
1 Sump/oil pump
⇒ “1.1 Exploded view - sump/oil pump”, page 88
⇒ “1.2 Engine oil”, page 88
⇒ “1.3 Removing and installing sump (bottom section)”,
page 88
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing sump (top section)”, page 88
⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing oil baffle plate”, page 88
⇒ “1.6 Removing and installing oil pump”, page 89
⇒ “1.7 Removing and installing oil level and oil temperature send‐
er G266 ”, page 89

1.1 Exploded view - sump/oil pump

All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ; Sump/oil pump; Ex‐
ploded view - sump/oil pump .

1.2 Engine oil

♦ Draining engine oil ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 450 ; Mainte‐
nance; Engine oil: draining
♦ Extracting engine oil ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 450 ; Mainte‐
nance; Engine oil: extracting
♦ Filling up with engine oil ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 450 ; Main‐
tenance; Engine oil: filling up
♦ Removing and installing oil filter element ⇒ Maintenance ;
Booklet 450 ; Maintenance; Engine oil: renewing oil filter
♦ Checking oil level ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 450 ; Mainte‐
nance; Engine oil: checking oil level and correcting if neces‐
sary
♦ Oil capacities, oil specifications and viscosity grades ⇒ Main‐
tenance tables .

1.3 Removing and installing sump (bottom

section)
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ; Sump/oil pump; Re‐
moving and installing sump (bottom section) .

1.4 Removing and installing sump (top sec‐

tion)
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ; Sump/oil pump; Re‐
moving and installing sump (top section) .

1.5 Removing and installing oil baffle plate

All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ; Sump/oil pump; Re‐
moving and installing oil baffle plate .

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1.6 Removing and installing oil pump

All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ; Sump/oil pump; Re‐
moving and installing oil pump .

1.7 Removing and installing oil level and oil

temperature sender - G266-
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ; Sump/oil pump; Re‐
moving and installing oil level and oil temperature sender - G266- .

1. Sump/oil pump 89
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2 Engine oil cooler

⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - engine oil cooler”, page 90
⇒ “2.2 Removing and installing engine oil cooler”, page 90
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing spray nozzle valve”, page 90

2.1 Exploded view - engine oil cooler

All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ; Engine oil cooler; Ex‐
ploded view - engine oil cooler .

2.2 Removing and installing engine oil cool‐

er
⇒ “2.2.1 Removing and installing engine oil cooler - vehicles with
2.9 ltr. engine”, page 90
⇒ “2.2.2 Removing and installing engine oil cooler - vehicles with
3.0 ltr. engine”, page 90

2.2.1 Removing and installing engine oil cool‐

er - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine
Removing
– Remove turbocharger, cylinder bank 1 (right-side)
⇒ “1.3.1 Removing and installing turbocharger - cylinder bank
1 (right-side), vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 178 .
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ; Engine oil cool‐
er; Removing and installing engine oil cooler .
Installing
Additional work:
– Install turbocharger, cylinder bank 1 (right-side)
⇒ “1.3.1 Removing and installing turbocharger - cylinder bank
1 (right-side), vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 178 .

2.2.2 Removing and installing engine oil cool‐

er - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine
Removing
– Remove turbocharger
⇒ “1.3 Removing and installing turbocharger”, page 178 .
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ; Engine oil cool‐
er; Removing and installing engine oil cooler .
Installing
Additional work:
– Install turbocharger ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0
ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Turbochargers; Exploded view
- turbocharger .

2.3 Removing and installing spray nozzle

valve
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. TFSI, 4-valve; Rep. gr. 17 ; Engine oil cooler; Re‐
moving and installing spray nozzle valve .

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3 Crankcase breather
All procedures and components can be found in ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ;
Crankcase breather .

3. Crankcase breather 91
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4 Oil filter/oil pressure switches

⇒ “4.1 Exploded view - oil filter”, page 92
⇒ “4.2 Exploded view - oil pressure switches/oil pressure control”,
page 92
⇒ “4.3 Removing and installing oil filter housing”, page 92
⇒ “4.4 Removing and installing oil pressure switch F22 ”,
page 93
⇒ “4.6 Removing and installing oil pressure sender G10 ”,
page 93
⇒ “4.5 Removing and installing oil temperature sender G8 ”, page
93
⇒ “4.7 Checking oil pressure”, page 94
⇒ “4.8 Removing and installing valve for oil pressure control N428
”, page 94

4.1 Exploded view - oil filter

All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ; Oil filter/oil pressure
switches; Exploded view - oil filter .

4.2 Exploded view - oil pressure switches/oil

pressure control
All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ; Oil filter/oil pressure
switches; Exploded view - oil pressure switches/oil pressure con‐
trol .

4.3 Removing and installing oil filter housing

⇒ “4.3.1 Removing and installing oil filter housing - vehicles with
2.9 ltr. engine”, page 92
⇒ “4.3.2 Removing and installing oil filter housing - vehicles with
3.0 ltr. engine”, page 92

4.3.1 Removing and installing oil filter housing

- vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. TFSI, 4-valve; Rep. gr. 17 ; Oil filter/oil pressure
switches; Removing and installing oil filter housing .

4.3.2 Removing and installing oil filter housing

- vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine
Removing
– Remove engine cover panel and heat shield ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ;
Engine cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover
panel .

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– Press release tabs on both sides and detach hose -arrow- for
activated charcoal filter system.

– Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping engine oil.

– Remove bolt -arrow- and disconnect oil supply line -1-.
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. TFSI, 4-valve; Rep. gr. 17 ; Oil filter/oil
pressure switches; Removing and installing oil filter housing .
Installing
Additional work:
– Install heat shield and engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cyl‐
inder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine
cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover panel .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Turbochargers; Exploded view - turbocharger

4.4 Removing and installing oil pressure

switch - F22-
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ; Oil filter/oil pressure
switches; Removing and installing oil pressure switch - F22- .

4.5 Removing and installing oil temperature

sender - G8-
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. TFSI, 4-valve; Rep. gr. 17 ; Oil filter/oil pressure
switches ; Removing and installing oil temperature sender - G8- .

4.6 Removing and installing oil pressure

sender - G10-
⇒ “4.6.1 Removing and installing oil pressure sender G10 - vehi‐
cles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 93
⇒ “4.6.2 Removing and installing oil pressure sender G10 - vehi‐
cles with 3.0 ltr. engine”, page 94

4.6.1 Removing and installing oil pressure

sender - G10- - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. en‐
gine
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. TFSI, 4-valve; Rep. gr. 17 ; Oil filter/oil pressure
switches ; Removing and installing oil pressure sender - G10- .

4. Oil filter/oil pressure switches 93

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4.6.2 Removing and installing oil pressure

sender - G10- - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. en‐
gine
Removing
– Remove poly V-belt tensioner for air conditioner compressor
⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and in‐
stalling tensioner for poly V-belt , and detach poly V-belt.
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. TFSI, 4-valve; Rep. gr. 17 ; Oil filter/oil
pressure switches ; Removing and installing oil pressure sender
- G10- .
Installing
Additional work:
– Install poly V-belt tensioner for air conditioner compressor ⇒
Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep.
gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing
tensioner for poly V-belt .

4.7 Checking oil pressure

All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ; Oil filter/oil pressure
switches; Checking oil pressure .

4.8 Removing and installing valve for oil

pressure control - N428-
⇒ “4.8.1 Removing and installing valve for oil pressure control
N428 - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 94
⇒ “4.8.2 Removing and installing valve for oil pressure control
N428 - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine”, page 95

4.8.1 Removing and installing valve for oil

pressure control - N428- - vehicles with
2.9 ltr. engine
Removing
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insula‐
tion .
– Remove wheel spoiler (front left) ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded view -
wheel housing liner (front) .
– Remove electric compressor ⇒ page 180 .
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ; Oil filter/oil
pressure switches; Removing and installing valve for oil pressure
control - N428- .
Installing
Additional work:
– Install electric compressor ⇒ page 180 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing
liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front)

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♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insula‐

tion; Exploded view - noise insulation

4.8.2 Removing and installing valve for oil

pressure control - N428- - vehicles with
3.0 ltr. engine
Removing
– Remove poly V-belt from air conditioner compressor ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr.
13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing poly
V-belts .
– Remove air conditioner compressor from bracket and tie up to
left side ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air condi‐
tioner compressor; Detaching and attaching air conditioner
compressor at bracket .
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. TFSI, 4-valve; Rep. gr. 17 ; Oil filter/oil
pressure switches; Removing and installing valve for oil pressure
control - N428- .
Installing
Additional work:
– Install poly V-belt for air conditioner compressor ⇒ Servicing
6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ;
Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing poly V-
belts .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioner com‐
pressor; Exploded view - air conditioner compressor drive unit

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19 – Cooling
1 Cooling system/coolant
⇒ “1.1 Connection diagram - coolant hoses”, page 96
⇒ “1.2 Checking cooling system for leaks”, page 103
⇒ “1.3 Draining and filling cooling system”, page 103

1.1 Connection diagram - coolant hoses

⇒ “1.1.1 Connection diagram - coolant hoses, 2.9 ltr. engine, ve‐
hicles without auxiliary heater”, page 96
⇒ “1.1.2 Connection diagram - coolant hoses, 2.9 ltr. engine, ve‐
hicles with auxiliary heater”, page 98
⇒ “1.1.3 Connection diagram - coolant hoses, 3.0 ltr. engine, ve‐
hicles without auxiliary heater”, page 100
⇒ “1.1.4 Connection diagram - coolant hoses, 3.0 ltr. engine, ve‐
hicles with auxiliary heater”, page 102

1.1.1 Connection diagram - coolant hoses, 2.9 ltr. engine, vehicles without aux‐
iliary heater
♦ Blue = Large coolant circuit
♦ Red = Small coolant circuit
♦ Pink = Coolant circuit for charge air cooler.
♦ Orange = Coolant circuit for cylinder block
♦ Brown = Heating circuit
♦ Green = Coolant circuit for gearbox
♦ Pink = Coolant circuit for electric compressor
♦ Arrows = Direction of coolant flow

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1 - Auxiliary radiator (right-

side)
2 - Radiator
❑ For coolant circuit for
electric compressor
3 - Radiator outlet coolant tem‐
perature sender - G83-
4 - Radiator
5 - Coolant pump
❑ Actuated by switch
valve for mechanical
coolant pump - N649-
6 - Map-controlled engine cool‐
ing system thermostat - F265-
7 - Engine outlet coolant tem‐
perature sender - G82-
8 - Coolant shut-off valve
❑ Vacuum-controlled
9 - Temperature sender for en‐
gine temperature regulation -
G694-
10 - Coolant circulation pump -
V50-
11 - Starter-alternator - C29-
12 - Cylinder head
❑ Cylinder bank 1 (right-
side)
13 - Restrictor
14 - Cylinder block
15 - Turbocharger
❑ Cylinder bank 1 (right-side)
16 - Bleeder hole
17 - Heat exchanger for heater
18 - Continued coolant circulation pump - V51-
19 - Filler cap
❑ Checking pressure relief valve ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ;
Cooling system/coolant; Checking cooling system for leaks
20 - Coolant expansion tank
21 - ATF cooler
22 - Gearbox oil cooling valve - N509-
23 - Turbocharger
❑ Cylinder bank 2 (left-side)
24 - Engine oil cooler
25 - Restrictor
26 - Cylinder block
27 - Cylinder head
❑ Cylinder bank 2 (left-side)

1. Cooling system/coolant 97
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28 - Coolant temperature sender - G62-

29 - Non-return valve
30 - Restrictor
31 - Non-return valve
32 - Charge air cooling pump - V188-
33 - Charge air cooler
34 - Control unit for electric compressor - J1123- with electric compressor
35 - Auxiliary radiator (left-side)

1.1.2 Connection diagram - coolant hoses, 2.9 ltr. engine, vehicles with auxiliary
heater
♦ Blue = Large coolant circuit
♦ Red = Small coolant circuit
♦ Orange = Coolant circuit for cylinder block
♦ Brown = Heating circuit
♦ Green = Coolant circuit for gearbox
♦ Pink = Coolant circuit for electric compressor

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♦ Arrows = Direction of coolant flow

1 - Auxiliary radiator (right-

side)
2 - Radiator
❑ For coolant circuit for
electric compressor
3 - Radiator outlet coolant tem‐
perature sender - G83-
4 - Radiator
5 - Heater coolant shut-off
valve - N279-
6 - Map-controlled engine cool‐
ing system thermostat - F265-
7 - Engine outlet coolant tem‐
perature sender - G82-
8 - Coolant shut-off valve
❑ Vacuum-controlled
9 - Temperature sender for en‐
gine temperature regulation -
G694-
10 - Auxiliary heater
❑ With circulation pump -
V55-
11 - Starter-alternator - C29-
12 - Cylinder head
❑ Cylinder bank 1 (right-
side)
13 - Restrictor
14 - Cylinder block
15 - Turbocharger
❑ Cylinder bank 1 (right-
side)
16 - Bleeder hole
17 - Heat exchanger for heater
18 - Continued coolant circulation pump - V51-
19 - Filler cap
❑ Checking pressure relief valve ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ;
Cooling system/coolant; Checking cooling system for leaks
20 - Coolant expansion tank
21 - ATF cooler
22 - Gearbox oil cooling valve - N509-
23 - Turbocharger
❑ Cylinder bank 2 (left-side)

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24 - Engine oil cooler

25 - Restrictor
26 - Cylinder block
27 - Cylinder head
❑ Cylinder bank 2 (left-side)
28 - Coolant temperature sender - G62-
29 - Non-return valve
30 - Restrictor
31 - Non-return valve
32 - Charge air cooling pump - V188-
33 - Coolant pump
❑ Actuated by switch valve for mechanical coolant pump - N649-
34 - Charge air cooler
35 - Control unit for electric compressor - J1123- with electric compressor
36 - Auxiliary radiator (left-side)

1.1.3 Connection diagram - coolant hoses,

3.0 ltr. engine, vehicles without auxiliary
heater
♦ Blue = Large coolant circuit
♦ Red = Small coolant circuit
♦ Orange = Coolant circuit for charge air cooler.
♦ Brown = Heating circuit
♦ Green = Coolant circuit for gearbox
♦ Arrows = Direction of coolant flow

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1 - Radiator
2 - Radiator outlet coolant tem‐
perature sender - G83-
3 - Engine outlet coolant tem‐
perature sender - G82-
4 - Engine oil cooler
5 - Suction jet nozzle
6 - Coolant circulation pump -
V50-
7 - Cylinder head
❑ Cylinder bank 1 (right-
side)
8 - Starter-alternator - C29-
9 - Restrictor
10 - Bleeder hole
11 - Heat exchanger for heater
12 - Cylinder block
13 - Continued coolant circula‐
tion pump - V51-
14 - Temperature sender for
engine temperature regulation
- G694-
15 - Coolant shut-off valve
❑ Vacuum-controlled
16 - Thermostat
❑ For ATF coolant circuit
17 - ATF cooler
18 - Filler cap
❑ Checking pressure relief valve ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ;
Cooling system/coolant; Checking cooling system for leaks
19 - Coolant expansion tank
20 - Cylinder block
21 - Restrictor
22 - Cylinder head
❑ Cylinder bank 2 (left-side)
23 - Coolant temperature sender - G62-
24 - Non-return valve
25 - Restrictor
26 - Turbocharger
27 - Map-controlled engine cooling system thermostat - F265-
28 - Coolant pump
❑ Actuated by switch valve for mechanical coolant pump - N649-
29 - Non-return valve

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1.1.4 Connection diagram - coolant hoses,

3.0 ltr. engine, vehicles with auxiliary
heater
♦ Blue = Large coolant circuit
♦ Red = Small coolant circuit
♦ Orange = Coolant circuit for charge air cooler.
♦ Brown = Heating circuit
♦ Green = Coolant circuit for gearbox
♦ Arrows = Direction of coolant flow

1 - Radiator
2 - Radiator outlet coolant tem‐
perature sender - G83-
3 - Engine outlet coolant tem‐
perature sender - G82-
4 - Engine oil cooler
5 - Suction jet nozzle
6 - Heater coolant shut-off
valve - N279-
7 - Auxiliary heater
❑ With circulation pump -
V55-
8 - Starter-alternator - C29-
9 - Cylinder head
❑ Cylinder bank 1 (right-
side)
10 - Restrictor
11 - Bleeder hole
12 - Heat exchanger for heater
13 - Cylinder block
14 - Continued coolant circula‐
tion pump - V51-
15 - Temperature sender for
engine temperature regulation
- G694-
16 - Coolant shut-off valve
❑ Vacuum-controlled
17 - Thermostat
❑ For ATF coolant circuit
18 - ATF cooler
19 - Filler cap
❑ Checking pressure relief valve ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ;
Cooling system/coolant; Checking cooling system for leaks

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20 - Coolant expansion tank

21 - Cylinder block
22 - Restrictor
23 - Cylinder head
❑ Cylinder bank 2 (left-side)
24 - Coolant temperature sender - G62-
25 - Non-return valve
26 - Restrictor
27 - Turbocharger
28 - Map-controlled engine cooling system thermostat - F265-
29 - Coolant pump
❑ Actuated by switch valve for mechanical coolant pump - N649-
30 - Non-return valve

1.2 Checking cooling system for leaks

Procedure
– Pull cover -1- off towards rear -arrows- and detach.
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/
coolant; Checking cooling system for leaks .

1.3 Draining and filling cooling system

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Adapter for cooling system tester - V.A.G 1274/8-

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♦ Cooling system charge unit - VAS 6096-

♦ Coolant collecting system - VAS 5014- or drip tray for work‐

shop hoist - VAS 6208-

♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

♦ Refractometer - T10007A-

♦ Safety goggles
♦ Protective gloves

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Draining coolant
– Pull cover -1- off towards rear -arrows- and detach.

CAUTION
The cooling system is under pressure when the power unit is
hot. Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.
Danger of scalding skin and other parts of the body.
– Put on protective gloves.
– Put on safety goggles.
– Cover filler cap on expansion tank with a cloth and open
carefully to release pressure.

– Release fastener -arrow- and open filler cap -1- on coolant

expansion tank.
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise
insulation .
– Remove front wheel spoiler (right-side) ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded
view - wheel housing liner (front) .
– Place collector tank from coolant collecting system -VAS
5014- or drip tray for workshop hoist - VAS 6208- underneath.

CAUTION
Risk of injury as the radiator fan may start up automatically.
– When working in the vicinity of the radiator, keep a safe dis‐
tance from the radiator fan.

2.9 ltr. engine:

– Open drain plug -2- and drain off coolant.
– Release hose clip -1-, disconnect coolant hose and drain off
coolant.

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3.0 ltr. engine:

– Open drain plug -arrow- and drain off coolant.

All versions (continued):

– Release hose clip -arrow-.
– Disconnect coolant hose from coolant pipe (right-side), hold
end of hose downwards and drain off coolant.
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
– Tighten drain plug and re-connect coolant hoses.
Coolant specifications
All information can be found in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9
ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant;
Draining and filling cooling system .
Recommended mixture ratio for coolant

NOTICE
Danger of corrosion damage if unsuitable mixtures of water and
coolant additives are used.
– Always use distilled water as this ensures optimum corrosion
protection.

• Coolant (40 %) and distilled water (60 %) for frost protection

to -25 °C
• Coolant (50 %) and distilled water (50 %) for frost protection
to -36 °C
• Coolant ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue

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Filling cooling system

• Do not reuse coolant.
– Fill reservoir of -VAS 6096- with 10 litres of premixed coolant
(according to recommended ratio; for recommended ratio see
⇒ page 106 ).
– To simplify filling procedure, place filled reservoir on as high a
surface as possible, e.g. on a workshop trolley or the engine
and gearbox jack.
– Fit adapter for cooling system tester - V.A.G 1274/8- onto
coolant expansion tank -1-.
– Attach cooling system charge unit - VAS 6096- to adapter -
V.A.G 1274/8- .
– Run vent hose -2- into a small container -3-.
Note:
The vented air draws along a small amount of coolant, which
should be collected.
– Close both valves -A- and -B- (turn lever at right angles to di‐
rection of flow).
– Connect hose -4- to compressed air supply.
• Pressure: 7 ... 10 bar.

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– Open valve -B- by setting lever in direction of flow.

• The suction jet pump generates a partial vacuum in the cooling
system; the needle on the gauge should move into the green
zone.
– Also briefly open valve -A- (turn lever in direction of flow) so
that hose on reservoir of -VAS 6096- can fill with coolant.
– Close valve -A- again.
– Leave valve -B- open for another 2 minutes.
• The suction jet pump continues to generate a partial vacuum
in the cooling system; the needle on the gauge should remain
in the green zone.
– Close valve -B-.
• The needle on the gauge should stop in the green zone. The
vacuum level in the cooling system is then sufficient for sub‐
sequent filling.
• If the needle does not reach the green zone, repeat the proc‐
ess.
• Check cooling system for leaks if the vacuum is not main‐
tained.
– Detach compressed air hose.
– Open valve -A-.
• The vacuum in the cooling system causes the coolant to be
drawn out of the reservoir of -VAS 6096- ; the cooling system
is then filled.
– Detach cooling system charge unit - VAS 6096- from adapter
-V.A.G 1274/8- on coolant expansion tank.
– Close filler cap on coolant expansion tank (make sure it en‐
gages).
• Selector lever in position “P”
• Electromechanical parking brake activated
• Bonnet closed
• Event memory interrogated
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Select and start Diagnosis .
– Press Select own test and then select the following menu
items:
♦ Systems with diagnostic capability
♦ 0001 - Engine electronics J623
♦ 0001 - Engine electronics, functions
♦ 0001 - Bleed coolant circuit
♦ Carry out test
– Start selected program and follow instructions shown on dis‐
play of vehicle diagnostic tester.

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Checking coolant level

CAUTION
The cooling system is under pressure when the power unit is
hot. Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.
Danger of scalding skin and other parts of the body.
– Put on protective gloves.
– Put on safety goggles.
– Cover filler cap on expansion tank with a cloth and open
carefully to release pressure.

• The coolant level must be at the “MAX” marking when the en‐
gine is cold.
• The coolant level can be above the “MAX” marking when the
engine is warm.
– Top up with coolant again if necessary.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing
liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front)
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insula‐
tion; Exploded view - noise insulation

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2 Coolant pump/thermostat assembly

⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - coolant pump/thermostat”, page 110
⇒ “2.2 Exploded view - electric coolant pump”, page 110
⇒ “2.4 Exploded view - coolant temperature senders”,
page 113
⇒ “2.5 Removing and installing electric coolant pump”,
page 114
⇒ “2.6 Removing and installing coolant pump”, page 118
⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing map-controlled engine cooling
system thermostat F265 ”, page 118
⇒ “2.8 Removing and installing coolant temperature sender G62
”, page 119
⇒ “2.9 Removing and installing engine outlet coolant temperature
sender G82 ”, page 119
⇒ “2.10 Removing and installing radiator outlet coolant tempera‐
ture sender G83 ”, page 119
⇒ “2.11 Removing and installing temperature sender for engine
temperature regulation G694 ”, page 120
⇒ “2.12 Removing and installing coolant valves”, page 121

2.1 Exploded view - coolant pump/thermo‐

stat
All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/thermo‐
stat assembly; Exploded view - coolant pump/thermostat .

2.2 Exploded view - electric coolant pump

⇒ “2.2.1 Exploded view - electric coolant pump”, page 110
⇒ “2.2.2 Exploded view - charge air cooling pump V188 , 2.9 ltr.
engine”, page 112

2.2.1 Exploded view - electric coolant pump

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1 - Coolant hose
2 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
3 - Connection
4 - Bolt
❑ 1.5 Nm
5 - Rubber mounting
6 - Bracket
❑ For coolant circulation
pump - V50-
❑ Different versions
7 - Nut
❑ 5 Nm
8 - Coolant hose
9 - Coolant circulation pump -
V50-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “2.5.1 Removing and
installing coolant circu‐
lation pump V50 ”, page
114
10 - Coolant hose
11 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
12 - Bracket
❑ For continued coolant
circulation pump - V51-
13 - Spacer bush
14 - Bolt
❑ 1.5 Nm
15 - Rubber mounting
16 - Coolant hose
17 - Continued coolant circulation pump - V51-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “2.5.2 Removing and installing continued coolant circulation pump V51 ”, page 115
18 - Coolant hose
19 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm

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2.2.2 Exploded view - charge air cooling pump - V188- , 2.9 ltr. engine

1 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
2 - Charge air cooling pump -
V188-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 116
3 - Coolant hose
4 - Bolt
❑ 5 Nm
5 - Retaining bracket
6 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
7 - Retainer
❑ For charge air cooling
pump - V188-
8 - Coolant hose

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2.3 Exploded view - coolant valves

2.9 ltr. engine

1 - Gearbox oil cooling valve -

N509-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 121
2 - Bolt
3 - Coolant hose
4 - Bracket
❑ For gearbox oil cooling
valve - N509-
5 - Nut
❑ Tightening torque ⇒
Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 40 ;
Subframe; Exploded
view - subframe
6 - Nut
❑ 9 Nm
7 - Spacer sleeve
8 - Rubber bush
9 - Nut
❑ Tightening torque ⇒
Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 40 ;
Subframe; Exploded
view - subframe
10 - Coolant hose

2.4 Exploded view - coolant temperature

senders
All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/thermo‐
stat assembly; Exploded view - coolant temperature senders .

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2.5 Removing and installing electric coolant

pump
⇒ “2.5.1 Removing and installing coolant circulation pump V50 ”,
page 114
⇒ “2.5.2 Removing and installing continued coolant circulation
pump V51 ”, page 115
⇒ “2.5.3 Removing and installing charge air cooling pump V188
”, page 116

2.5.1 Removing and installing coolant circula‐

tion pump - V50-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clamps, up to 25 mm - 3094-

♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

Removing
– 2.9 ltr. engine: Remove front wheel spoiler (right-side) ⇒ Gen‐
eral body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners;
Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front) .
– Remove air cleaner housing ⇒ page 220 .

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– Unplug electrical connector -1-.

– 3.0 ltr. engine: Remove nuts -2-.
– Clamp off coolant hoses using hose clamps up to 25 mm -
3094- , release hose clips -3- and disconnect hoses.
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach coolant circulation pump -
V50- from bracket.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Install air cleaner housing ⇒ page 220 .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.2 Exploded view - electric coolant pump”, page 110
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing
liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front)

2.5.2 Removing and installing continued cool‐

ant circulation pump - V51-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6340-

Removing
– Remove engine cover panel and heat shield ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ;
Engine cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover
panel .
– Drain coolant ⇒ page 103 .
– 2.9 ltr. engine: Remove Lambda probe after catalytic converter
- G130- ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Lambda probe; Removing and installing
Lambda probe .

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– Remove centre hex studs -2- and bolts -1-, then detach brack‐
et for continued coolant circulation pump - V51- .
– Remove heat shield for drive shaft (right-side) ⇒ Running
gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Drive shaft; Removing and
installing heat shield for drive shaft .

– Unplug electrical connector -3-.

– Remove centre hex studs -2-.
– Release hose clips -arrows- and detach continued coolant cir‐
culation pump - V51- together with bracket.
– Remove bolts -1- and detach pump from bracket.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
• Do not reuse coolant.
– If removed previously, install Lambda probe after catalytic
converter - G130- ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0
ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Lambda probe; Removing and
installing Lambda probe .
– Install heat shield and engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cyl‐
inder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine
cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover panel .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.2 Exploded view - electric coolant pump”, page 110
♦ ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Drive shaft;
Removing and installing heat shield for drive shaft

2.5.3 Removing and installing charge air cool‐

ing pump - V188-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clamps, up to 25 mm - 3094-

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♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6340-

Removing
– Remove closure plate at bumper cover ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Exploded view -
bumper cover .
– Unclip air duct -3- at bottom left and press slightly to one side.

– Unscrew bolt -1- (left and right) and press coolant pipe to one
side.

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– Unplug electrical connector -1-.

– Clamp off coolant hoses with hose clamps up to 25 mm -
3094- .
– Release hose clips -3- and disconnect coolant hoses.
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach charge air cooling pump -
V188- together with bracket.
– Remove bolt -2- and detach retainer and pump.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.2.2 Exploded view - charge air cooling pump V188 , 2.9
ltr. engine”, page 112
♦ ⇒ “3.1.3 Exploded view - coolant pipes (vehicle end)”,
page 127
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front);
Exploded view - bumper cover
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing
liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front)

2.6 Removing and installing coolant pump

All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/thermo‐
stat assembly; Removing and installing coolant pump .

2.7 Removing and installing map-controlled

engine cooling system thermostat -
F265-
Removing
– Remove radiator cowl
⇒ “4.5 Removing and installing radiator cowl”, page 165 .
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/
thermostat assembly; Removing and installing map-controlled
engine cooling system thermostat - F265- .
Installing
Additional work:
– Install radiator cowl
⇒ “4.5 Removing and installing radiator cowl”, page 165 .

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2.8 Removing and installing coolant temper‐

ature sender - G62-
Procedure
– Pull cover -1- off towards rear -arrows- and detach.
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/
thermostat assembly; Removing and installing coolant tempera‐
ture sender - G62- .

2.9 Removing and installing engine outlet

coolant temperature sender - G82-
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/
thermostat assembly ; Removing and installing engine outlet
coolant temperature sender - G82- .

2.10 Removing and installing radiator outlet

coolant temperature sender - G83-
Procedure
• Engine cold.
– Pull cover -1- off towards rear -arrows- and detach.

– To relieve residual pressure in cooling system, release fas‐

tener -arrow- and briefly open filler cap -1- on coolant expan‐
sion tank.
– Close filler cap again (make sure it engages).
– Remove front wheel spoiler (right-side) ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded
view - wheel housing liner (front) .

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2.9 ltr. engine:

– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping coolant.
– Unscrew bolt -2- and pull off radiator outlet coolant tempera‐
ture sender - G83- .

3.0 ltr. engine:

– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping coolant.
– Unscrew bolt -2- and pull off radiator outlet coolant tempera‐
ture sender - G83- .
All vehicles:
• Renew O-rings after removing.
– Fit new coolant temperature sender immediately so that as
little coolant as possible is lost.
– Check coolant level ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/thermostat assembly; Exploded
view - coolant temperature senders
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing
liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front)

2.11 Removing and installing temperature

sender for engine temperature regula‐
tion - G694-
Procedure
– Pull cover -1- off towards rear -arrows- and detach.
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/
thermostat assembly; Removing and installing temperature send‐
er for engine temperature regulation - G694- .

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2.12 Removing and installing coolant valves

⇒ “2.12.1 Removing and installing coolant shut-off valve”,
page 121
⇒ “2.12.2 Removing and installing gearbox oil cooling valve N509
”, page 121

2.12.1 Removing and installing coolant shut-off

valve
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/thermo‐
stat assembly; Removing and installing coolant valves .

2.12.2 Removing and installing gearbox oil

cooling valve - N509-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clamps, up to 25 mm - 3094-

♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6340-

Removing
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insula‐
tion .

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– Unplug electrical connector -2-.

– Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping coolant.
– Clamp off coolant hoses using hose clamps up to 25 mm -
3094- , release hose clips -1- and disconnect hoses.
– Remove nuts -arrows-.
– Detach gearbox oil cooling valve - N509- .
– If renewing, detach valve from bracket.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.3 Exploded view - coolant valves”, page 113
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insula‐
tion; Exploded view - noise insulation

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3 Coolant pipes
⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes”, page 123
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing coolant pipes”, page 129

3.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes

⇒ “3.1.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes (engine end), vehicles with
2.9 ltr. engine”, page 123
⇒ “3.1.2 Exploded view - coolant pipes (engine end), vehicles with
3.0 ltr. engine”, page 125
⇒ “3.1.3 Exploded view - coolant pipes (vehicle end)”,
page 127

3.1.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes (engine end), vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine
• Markings on coolant pipes and on ends of hoses must align.

1 - Coolant pipe (front left)

❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “3.2.3 Removing and
installing coolant pipe
(front left) - vehicles with
2.9 ltr. engine”,
page 132
2 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
3 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
4 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
5 - Coolant pipe (front)
❑ Renew after removing
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “3.2.1 Removing and
installing coolant pipe
(front) - vehicles with 2.9
ltr. engine”, page 129
6 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
7 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
8 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
9 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
10 - Connection
11 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
12 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm

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13 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
14 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
15 - Large coolant pipe (rear right)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “3.2.10 Removing and installing large coolant pipe (rear right) - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”,
page 140
16 - Retaining clamp
17 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
18 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
19 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
20 - Retaining clamp
21 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
22 - Small coolant pipe (rear right)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “3.2.8 Removing and installing small coolant pipe (rear right) - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”,
page 138
23 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
24 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
25 - Coolant pipe (rear left)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “3.2.5 Removing and installing coolant pipe (rear left) - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 134
26 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
27 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
28 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
29 - Connection
30 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
31 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
32 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm

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3.1.2 Exploded view - coolant pipes (engine end), vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine
• Markings on coolant pipes and on ends of hoses must align.

1 - Coolant pipe (front left)

❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “3.2.4 Removing and
installing coolant pipe
(front left) - vehicles with
3.0 ltr. engine”,
page 132
2 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
3 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
4 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
5 - Coolant pipe (front)
❑ Renew after removing
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “3.2.2 Removing and
installing coolant pipe
(front) - vehicles with 3.0
ltr. engine”, page 130
6 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
7 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
8 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
9 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
10 - Connection
11 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
12 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
13 - Large coolant pipe (rear right)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “3.2.11 Removing and installing large coolant pipe (rear right) - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine”,
page 141
14 - Retaining clamp
15 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
16 - Retaining clamp
17 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
18 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing

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19 - Retaining clamp
20 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
21 - Small coolant pipe (rear right)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “3.2.9 Removing and installing small coolant pipe (rear right) - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine”,
page 139
22 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
23 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
24 - Coolant pipe (rear left)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “3.2.6 Removing and installing coolant pipe (rear left) - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine”, page 135
25 - Seal
❑ Renew after removing
26 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
27 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
28 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
29 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
30 - Connection
31 - Seal
❑ Renew after removing
32 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm

Coolant pipe (right-side) at engine - tightening torque

– Tighten bolt -2- to 9 Nm.

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3.1.3 Exploded view - coolant pipes (vehicle end)

• Markings on coolant pipes and on ends of hoses must align.

1 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
2 - Coolant pipe (left-side) on
subframe
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “3.2.14 Removing and
installing coolant pipe
(left-side) on subframe”,
page 145
3 - Bolt
❑ 5 Nm
4 - Bolt
❑ 5 Nm
5 - Coolant pipe (rear) on
charge air cooler
❑ 2.9 ltr. engine only
6 - Coolant pipe (front) on
charge air cooler
❑ 2.9 ltr. engine only
7 - Bolt
❑ 5 Nm
8 - Lock carrier
9 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
10 - Coolant pipe (front) on
lock carrier
❑ 2.9 ltr. engine only
11 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
12 - Bolt
❑ 5 Nm
13 - Coolant pipe (rear) on lock carrier
14 - Bolt
❑ 5 Nm
15 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
16 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
17 - Coolant pipe (right-side) on longitudinal member
18 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
19 - Coolant pipe (right-side) on subframe
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “3.2.15 Removing and installing coolant pipe (right-side) at subframe”, page 147

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20 - Nut
❑ Tightening torque ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Subframe; Exploded view - subframe
21 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
22 - Subframe

Coolant pipe (top) on gearbox - tightening torque

– Tighten bolts -arrows- to 9 Nm.

Coolant pipe (bottom) on gearbox - tightening torque

– Tighten bolts -arrows- to 9 Nm.

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3.2 Removing and installing coolant pipes

⇒ “3.2.1 Removing and installing coolant pipe (front) - vehicles
with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 129
⇒ “3.2.2 Removing and installing coolant pipe (front) - vehicles
with 3.0 ltr. engine”, page 130
⇒ “3.2.3 Removing and installing coolant pipe (front left) - vehicles
with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 132
⇒ “3.2.4 Removing and installing coolant pipe (front left) - vehicles
with 3.0 ltr. engine”, page 132
⇒ “3.2.5 Removing and installing coolant pipe (rear left) - vehicles
with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 134
⇒ “3.2.6 Removing and installing coolant pipe (rear left) - vehicles
with 3.0 ltr. engine”, page 135
⇒ “3.2.7 Removing and installing coolant pipe (right-side) at en‐
gine”, page 136
⇒ “3.2.8 Removing and installing small coolant pipe (rear right) -
vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 138
⇒ “3.2.9 Removing and installing small coolant pipe (rear right) -
vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine”, page 139
⇒ “3.2.10 Removing and installing large coolant pipe (rear right)
- vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 140
⇒ “3.2.11 Removing and installing large coolant pipe (rear right)
- vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine”, page 141
⇒ “3.2.12 Removing and installing coolant pipe (top) on gearbox”,
page 142
⇒ “3.2.13 Removing and installing coolant pipe (bottom) on gear‐
box”, page 144
⇒ “3.2.14 Removing and installing coolant pipe (left-side) on sub‐
frame”, page 145
⇒ “3.2.15 Removing and installing coolant pipe (right-side) at
subframe”, page 147

3.2.1 Removing and installing coolant pipe

(front) - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Counterhold tool - T10172A-

Removing
– Unbolt air pipe (top) and swivel it to left side
⇒ “2.3.1 Removing and installing air pipe (top) - vehicles with
2.9 ltr. engine”, page 185 . (If radiator has been removed dur‐
ing preparatory work, this step is not necessary.)

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– Remove poly V-belt from coolant pump pulley ⇒ Servicing 6-

cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ;
Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing poly V-
belts .
– Fit counterhold tool - T10172- with adapters -T10172/10- on
pulley -1- and remove bolts -2-.
– Detach pulley.

– Remove bolts -arrows- and pull coolant pipe (front) -1- off cyl‐
inder head (right-side) and shut-off valve.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew coolant pipe and O-ring after removal.
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Lubricate O-ring with coolant and fit O-ring.
– Install poly V-belt ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0
ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end);
Removing and installing poly V-belt .
– If removed previously, install coolant pipe (top)
⇒ “2.3.1 Removing and installing air pipe (top) - vehicles with
2.9 ltr. engine”, page 185 .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes (engine end), vehicles
with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 123
♦ ⇒ “2.1.1 Exploded view - charge air system (body end), 2.9 ltr.
engine”, page 183
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view - hose con‐
nections for charge air system
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/thermostat assembly; Exploded
view - coolant pump/thermostat

3.2.2 Removing and installing coolant pipe

(front) - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Counterhold tool - T10172A-

Removing
– Drain coolant ⇒ page 103 .
– Remove air pipe (top)
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing air pipe”, page 185 .
– Install poly V-belt for starter-alternator ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder
block (pulley end); Removing and installing poly V-belts .
– Fit counterhold tool - T10172- with adapters -T10172/10- on
pulley -1- for coolant pump and remove bolts -2-.
– Detach pulley.

– Remove bolts -arrows- and pull coolant pipe (front) -1- off cyl‐
inder head (right-side) and shut-off valve.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew coolant pipe and O-ring after removal.
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Lubricate O-ring with coolant and fit O-ring.
– Install poly V-belt ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0
ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end);
Removing and installing poly V-belt .
– Install air pipe (top)
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing air pipe”, page 185 .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes”, page 123
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/thermostat assembly; Exploded
view - coolant pump/thermostat

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3.2.3 Removing and installing coolant pipe

(front left) - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

♦ Socket Torx T30 - T10405-

Removing
– Remove air pipe (bottom)
⇒ “2.3.2 Removing and installing air pipe (bottom) - vehicles
with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 188 .
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach coolant pipe (front left)
-2- from coolant pump.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew gasket and O-ring after removal.
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Lubricate O-ring with coolant and fit O-ring.
– Install air pipe (bottom)
⇒ “2.3.2 Removing and installing air pipe (bottom) - vehicles
with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 188 .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes (engine end), vehicles
with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 123

3.2.4 Removing and installing coolant pipe

(front left) - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine
Removing
– Drain coolant ⇒ page 103 .

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– Remove poly V-belt from air conditioner compressor ⇒ Serv‐

icing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr.
13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing poly
V-belts .
– Remove air conditioner compressor from bracket and tie up to
left side ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air condi‐
tioner compressor; Detaching and attaching air conditioner
compressor at bracket .
– Remove lock carrier cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover .
– Pull off headlight cover -1- on both sides of vehicle -arrows-.

– Release catches -arrows- and detach air duct (top) -1-.

– Release fasteners -arrows- on both sides and pull retaining

pins -1- for radiator out upwards.
– Press radiator slightly towards front.

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– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach coolant pipe (front left) from
coolant pump.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew gasket and O-ring after removal.
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Lubricate O-ring with coolant and fit O-ring.
– Install poly V-belt for air conditioner compressor ⇒ Servicing
6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ;
Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing poly V-
belts .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes”, page 123
♦ ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioner com‐
pressor; Exploded view - air conditioner compressor drive unit
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front);
Exploded view - bumper cover

3.2.5 Removing and installing coolant pipe

(rear left) - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Socket Torx T30 - T10405-

Removing
– Drain coolant ⇒ page 103 .
– Remove plenum chamber partition panel ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Bulkhead; Removing and instal‐
ling plenum chamber partition panel .
– Remove engine cover panel and heat shield ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ;
Engine cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover
panel .

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– Remove bolts -arrows-.

– Release hose clip -1- and detach coolant pipe -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew gasket and O-ring after removal.
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Lubricate gasket and O-ring with coolant and fit.
– Install heat shield and engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cyl‐
inder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine
cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover panel .
– Install plenum chamber partition panel ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Bulkhead; Removing and instal‐
ling plenum chamber partition panel .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes (engine end), vehicles
with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 123

3.2.6 Removing and installing coolant pipe

(rear left) - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

Removing
– Drain coolant ⇒ page 103 .
– Remove engine cover panel and heat shield ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ;
Engine cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover
panel .

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– Remove bolts -arrows-.

– Release hose clip -1- and detach coolant pipe -2-.
– If necessary, move electrical wiring harness clear.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew gasket and O-ring after removal.
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Install heat shield and engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cyl‐
inder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine
cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover panel .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes”, page 123

3.2.7 Removing and installing coolant pipe

(right-side) at engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Coolant collecting system - VAS 5014- or drip tray for work‐
shop hoist - VAS 6208-

♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6340-

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♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

♦ Socket Torx T30 - T10405-

Removing
– Drain coolant ⇒ page 103 .
– Remove subframe shield (right-side) ⇒ Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Subframe; Removing and installing
subframe shield .
– Remove heat shield for drive shaft (right-side) ⇒ Running
gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Drive shaft; Removing and
installing heat shield for drive shaft .
– Unbolt drive shaft (right-side) from gearbox ⇒ Running gear,
axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Drive shaft; Removing and in‐
stalling drive shaft .

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– Place collector tank from coolant collecting system -VAS

5014- or drip tray for workshop hoist - VAS 6208- underneath.
– Remove bolt -2-.
– Release hose clips -1, 4- and detach coolant pipe (right-side)
-3-. (Shown with subframe removed.)
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Fig. ““Coolant pipe (right-side) at engine - tightening tor‐
que”“ , page 126
♦ ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Subframe; Ex‐
ploded view - subframe
♦ ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Drive shaft;
Exploded view - drive shaft
♦ ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Drive shaft;
Removing and installing heat shield for drive shaft

3.2.8 Removing and installing small coolant

pipe (rear right) - vehicles with 2.9 ltr.
engine
Removing
– Drain coolant ⇒ page 103 .
– Remove engine cover panel and heat shield ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ;
Engine cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover
panel .
– Loosen screw-type clip -1- and press catalytic converter slight‐
ly to side.

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– Lift retaining clip -2- and disconnect coolant hose.

– Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove coolant pipe -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew O-ring after removal.
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Lubricate O-ring with coolant and fit O-ring.
– Install catalytic converter (right-side)
⇒ “2.2.1 Removing and installing catalytic converters - vehi‐
cles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 245 .
– Install heat shield and engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cyl‐
inder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine
cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover panel .
– Connect coolant hose with plug-in connector
⇒ Fig. ““Connecting coolant hose with plug-in connector”“ ,
page 150 .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes (engine end), vehicles
with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 123

3.2.9 Removing and installing small coolant

pipe (rear right) - vehicles with 3.0 ltr.
engine
Removing
– Drain coolant ⇒ page 103 .
– Remove engine cover panel and heat shield ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ;
Engine cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover
panel .
– Lift retaining clip -2- and disconnect coolant hose.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove coolant pipe -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew O-ring after removal.
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Lubricate O-ring with coolant.
– Connect coolant hose with plug-in connector ⇒ page 150 .
– Install heat shield and engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cyl‐
inder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine
cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover panel .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes”, page 123

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3.2.10 Removing and installing large coolant

pipe (rear right) - vehicles with 2.9 ltr.
engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

Removing
– Drain coolant ⇒ page 103 .
– Remove catalytic converter (right-side)
⇒ “2.2.1 Removing and installing catalytic converters - vehi‐
cles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 245 , place it to one side with
Lambda probe connected and secure (move wiring clear).
– Unscrew bolts -1, 2- and detach coolant pipes from turbo‐
chargers.

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– Remove bolt -2-.

– Release hose clip -3- and detach coolant pipe -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew O-rings after removing.
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Lubricate O-rings with coolant.
– Install catalytic converter (right-side)
⇒ “2.2.1 Removing and installing catalytic converters - vehi‐
cles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 245 .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes (engine end), vehicles
with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 123

3.2.11 Removing and installing large coolant

pipe (rear right) - vehicles with 3.0 ltr.
engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6340-

Removing
– Drain coolant ⇒ page 103 .
– Remove engine cover panel and heat shield ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ;
Engine cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover
panel .

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– Remove bolts -arrows-.

– Release hose clip -2- and detach coolant pipe -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew O-ring after removal.
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Lubricate O-ring with coolant.
– Install heat shield and engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cyl‐
inder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine
cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover panel .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes”, page 123

3.2.12 Removing and installing coolant pipe

(top) on gearbox
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6340-

♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

Removing
– Drain coolant ⇒ page 103 .
– Remove front silencer (left-side) ⇒ page 235 .

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– Remove bolts -arrows- and nut -2-.

– Detach end plate -1- for cross brace.

– Remove bolts -arrows- and push heat shield -1- slightly to side.
Note:
Additional work if catalytic converter has to be removed later:
– Remove bolts -2 and 3- on both sides and detach retainer.
– Remove heat shield towards rear and place down on cross
brace.

– Remove bolt -2- and nut -3- and move manual release cable
-1- for parking lock clear.

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NOTICE
Risk of damage to retaining tabs on plastic coolant pipes if han‐
dled incorrectly.
– Counterhold at coolant pipe when detaching and fitting cool‐
ant hose.

– Release hose clips -1, 2- and disconnect coolant hoses.

– Remove centre hex studs -arrows- and detach coolant pipe.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes”, page 123
♦ ⇒ “1.1 Exploded view - silencers”, page 233
♦ Manual release cable for parking lock ⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr.
34 ; Selector mechanism
♦ ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Subframe; Ex‐
ploded view - subframe

3.2.13 Removing and installing coolant pipe

(bottom) on gearbox
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clamps, up to 25 mm - 3094-

♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6340-

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♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

Removing
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insula‐
tion .
– Remove bolts -arrows- and nut -2-.
– Detach end plate -1- for cross brace.

– Clamp off coolant hoses -1, 2- using hose clamps up to 25 mm

- 3094- , release hose clips and disconnect hoses.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove coolant pipe.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes”, page 123
♦ ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Subframe; Ex‐
ploded view - subframe
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insula‐
tion; Exploded view - noise insulation

3.2.14 Removing and installing coolant pipe

(left-side) on subframe
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Hose clamps, up to 25 mm - 3094-

♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

Removing
2.9 ltr. engine:
– Lower subframe ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.
40 ; Subframe; Lowering subframe .
3.0 ltr. engine:
– Remove engine mounting (left-side)
⇒ “2.3.2 Removing and installing engine mounting (left-side) -
vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine”, page 59 .

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Remove bolts -arrows-.

All vehicles (continued):
– Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping coolant.
– Clamp off coolant hoses with hose clamps up to 25 mm -
3094- .
– Release hose clip -1-, lift retaining clip -2- and detach coolant
hoses.
– Detach coolant pipe (left-side).
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew gasket and O-ring after removal.
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
• Do not reuse coolant.
– If removed previously, install subframe ⇒ Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Subframe; Lowering subframe .
– If removed previously, install engine mounting (left-side)
⇒ “2.3.2 Removing and installing engine mounting (left-side) -
vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine”, page 59 .
– Connect coolant hose with plug-in connector ⇒ page 150 .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes”, page 123

3.2.15 Removing and installing coolant pipe

(right-side) at subframe
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clamps, up to 25 mm - 3094-

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♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

Removing
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insula‐
tion .
– Remove drive shaft cover (right-side) and wheel spoiler (front
right) ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel
housing liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front) .
– Unfasten front section of wheel housing liner (front right) and
press to one side ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.
66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner
(front) .
– Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping coolant.
– Clamp off coolant hoses using hose clamps, up to 25 mm -
3094- , release hose clips -1 and 5- and disconnect hoses.
– Move wiring duct -4- clear at coolant pipe (right-side) and at
subframe.
– Remove nut -2- and bolt -3-.
– Lower subframe ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.
40 ; Subframe; Lowering subframe .
– Detach coolant pipe (right-side).
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
– Install subframe ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.
40 ; Subframe; Lowering subframe .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes”, page 123
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing
liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front)
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insula‐
tion; Exploded view - noise insulation

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4 Radiators/radiator fans
⇒ “4.1 Exploded view - radiator/radiator fans”, page 149
⇒ “4.2 Exploded view - auxiliary radiator”, page 152
⇒ “4.3 Removing and installing radiator”, page 152
⇒ “4.4 Removing and installing water radiator for charge air cool‐
ing circuit”, page 162
⇒ “4.5 Removing and installing radiator cowl”, page 165
⇒ “4.6 Removing and installing radiator fan V7 ”, page 172
⇒ “4.7 Removing and installing auxiliary radiators”, page 172

4.1 Exploded view - radiator/radiator fans

♦ Exploded view - radiator, water radiator for charge air cooling
circuit ⇒ page 149
♦ Exploded view - radiator cowl and radiator fans ⇒ page 150
Exploded view - radiator, water radiator for charge air cooling cir‐
cuit

1 - Drain plug
❑ 1.5 … 3 Nm
2 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
3 - Coolant hose
❑ Lift retaining clip to de‐
tach
❑ Connecting
⇒ page 150
4 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
5 - Radiator
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 152
❑ If there are slight im‐
pressions on the fins, re‐
fer to ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr.,
3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair
notes; Installing radia‐
tors and condensers
6 - Sealing plug
❑ Lift retaining clip to de‐
tach
❑ Connecting
⇒ page 150
7 - O-rings
❑ Renew after removing
8 - Coolant hose
❑ Lift retaining clip to de‐
tach
❑ Connecting ⇒ page 150

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9 - Coolant pipe
❑ To coolant expansion tank
❑ Lift retaining clip to detach
❑ Connecting ⇒ page 150
10 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
11 - Rubber mounting
❑ For radiator
12 - Sleeve
13 - Retaining pin
❑ Use screwdriver to release and pull off
14 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
15 - Bleeder screw
❑ 1.5 … 3 Nm
16 - Water radiator for charge air cooling circuit
❑ 2.9 ltr. engine only
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 162
17 - Air duct
18 - Rubber bush
❑ For radiator
19 - Radiator bracket
20 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
21 - Washer
22 - Bolt
❑ 14 Nm

Connecting coolant hose with plug-in connector

Note

If damaged, renew retaining clip -4-.

– Remove old O-ring -2- from coolant hose -3-.

– Lightly lubricate new O-ring with coolant and fit O-ring in cool‐
ant hose.
– Press coolant hose onto connection -1- until it engages audi‐
bly.
– Press coolant hose in again and then pull to check that plug-
in connector is correctly engaged.

Exploded view - radiator cowl and radiator fans

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1 - Bolt
❑ 5 Nm
2 - Radiator cowl
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 165
3 - Bolt
❑ 5 Nm
4 - Radiator fan - V7-
❑ With radiator fan control
unit - J293-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 172
5 - Radiator fan 2 - V177-
❑ With radiator fan control
unit 2 - J671-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 172

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4.2 Exploded view - auxiliary radiator

1 - Air duct
2 - Coolant hose
3 - Air duct
4 - Auxiliary radiator (right-
side)
❑ Equipment version
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “4.7.2 Removing and
installing auxiliary radia‐
tor (right-side)”,
page 174
5 - Bracket
❑ For auxiliary radiator
(right-side)
6 - Rubber bush
7 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
8 - Coolant hoses
9 - Rubber bush
10 - Bolt
❑ 3.5 Nm
11 - Nut
❑ 8 Nm
12 - Bracket
13 - Rubber bush
14 - Coolant hose
15 - Auxiliary radiator (left-
side)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “4.7.1 Removing and installing auxiliary radiator (left-side)”, page 172
16 - Rubber mounting

4.3 Removing and installing radiator

⇒ “4.3.1 Removing and installing radiator - vehicles with 2.9 ltr.
engine”, page 152
⇒ “4.3.2 Removing and installing radiator - vehicles with 3.0 ltr.
engine”, page 158

4.3.1 Removing and installing radiator - vehi‐

cles with 2.9 ltr. engine
• The radiator must be removed and installed together with the
radiator cowl.
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Coolant collecting system - VAS 5014- or drip tray for work‐

shop hoist - VAS 6208-

♦ Assembly tool - T10118-

Removing
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insula‐
tion .
– Remove front wheel spoiler (right-side) ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded
view - wheel housing liner (front) .

CAUTION
Risk of injury as the radiator fan may start up automatically.
– When working in the vicinity of the radiator, keep a safe dis‐
tance from the radiator fan.

– Remove impact bar ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.

gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Removing and installing impact bar .
– A6: Remove spring element for bracket for bumper cover
(right-side) ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ;
Lock carrier; Exploded view - lock carrier .
– A7 Sportback: Release spring element for bracket for bumper
cover (right-side) and press it slightly to one side ⇒ General
body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Lock carrier; Exploded
view - lock carrier .

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– Place collector tank from coolant collecting system -VAS

5014- or drip tray for workshop hoist - VAS 6208- underneath.
– Lift retaining clip -2-, disconnect coolant hose from radiator
(bottom right) and drain off coolant.

– Lift retaining clip -arrow- and disconnect coolant hose (bottom

left) from radiator.

– Unplug electrical connectors -1, 2- for radiator fan.

– Release catches -arrow- and detach air ducts -1, 3-.

– Unclip air duct -2-.

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– Pull off headlight cover -1- on both sides of vehicle.

– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach air duct -1-.

– Release catches -arrows- and detach air duct (top) -1-.

– Unplug electrical connector -2- for high-pressure sender -

G65- .

NOTICE
Danger of damage to refrigerant lines and hoses when detach‐
ing and pivoting condenser.
– Do NOT stretch, kink or bend refrigerant lines and hoses.

NOTICE
Risk of damage to fasteners if handled incorrectly.
– Release fasteners carefully.

– Release fasteners -arrows- on both sides, disengage con‐

denser -1- from radiator and tie up to one side.

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– Lift retaining clips -1, 2-, detach coolant connection from radi‐
ator and move connection clear.

– Unscrew bolt -1- (left and right) and press coolant pipe to one
side.

– Remove bolts -arrows- and press charge air cooling pump -

V188- to side.

– Remove bolts -arrows- on both sides and press radiator brack‐

et with radiator towards front.

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– Release fasteners -arrows- on both sides and pull retaining

pins -1- for radiator out upwards.

– Release hose clips -2, 3- and detach coolant hoses for water
radiator for charge air cooling circuit.
– Detach radiator.

NOTICE
Risk of damage to fasteners if handled incorrectly.
– Release fasteners carefully.

– If radiator is to be renewed, release fasteners -arrows- on both

sides, unfasten auxiliary radiator (centre) -1- from radiator and
detach.

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– If radiator is to be renewed, press locking tabs on left and right

sides of radiator cowl together -arrow- and lift radiator cowl off
radiator.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• If there are slight impressions on the fins, refer to ⇒ Servicing
6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 00 ;
Repair notes; Installing radiators and condensers .
• The radiator must be renewed if the fasteners on the radiator
are damaged.
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Connect coolant connection/coolant hose with plug-in con‐
nector ⇒ page 150 .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “4.1 Exploded view - radiator/radiator fans”, page 149
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - air cleaner housing”, page 220
♦ ⇒ “3.1.3 Exploded view - coolant pipes (vehicle end)”,
page 127
♦ ⇒ “2.2.2 Exploded view - charge air cooling pump V188 , 2.9
ltr. engine”, page 112
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Lock carrier;
Exploded view - lock carrier
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front);
Exploded view - impact bar
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing
liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front)
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insula‐
tion; Exploded view - noise insulation

4.3.2 Removing and installing radiator - vehi‐

cles with 3.0 ltr. engine
• The radiator must be removed and installed together with the
radiator cowl.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Coolant collecting system - VAS 5014- or drip tray for work‐
shop hoist - VAS 6208-

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♦ Assembly tool - T10118-

Removing
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insula‐
tion .
– Remove wheel spoilers (front) on both sides ⇒ General body
repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded
view - wheel housing liner (front) .

CAUTION
Risk of injury as the radiator fan may start up automatically.
– When working in the vicinity of the radiator, keep a safe dis‐
tance from the radiator fan.

– Remove impact bar ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.

gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Removing and installing impact bar .
– A6: Remove spring element for bracket for bumper cover
(right-side) ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ;
Lock carrier; Exploded view - lock carrier .
– A7 Sportback: Release spring element for bracket for bumper
cover (right-side) and press it slightly to one side ⇒ General
body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Lock carrier; Exploded
view - lock carrier .
– Place collector tank from coolant collecting system -VAS
5014- or drip tray for workshop hoist - VAS 6208- underneath.
– Lift retaining clip -2-, disconnect coolant hose from radiator
(bottom right) and drain off coolant.

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– Unplug electrical connectors -1, 2- for radiator fan.

– Release catches -arrow- and detach air ducts -1, 3-.

– Unclip air duct -2-.

– Pull off headlight cover -1- on both sides of vehicle.

– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach air duct -1-.

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– Release catches -arrows- and detach air duct (top) -1-.

– Unplug electrical connector -2- for high-pressure sender -

G65- .

NOTICE
Danger of damage to refrigerant lines and hoses when detach‐
ing and pivoting condenser.
– Do NOT stretch, kink or bend refrigerant lines and hoses.

NOTICE
Risk of damage to fasteners if handled incorrectly.
– Release fasteners carefully.

– Release fasteners -arrows- on both sides, disengage con‐

denser -1- from radiator and tie up to one side.

– Lift retaining clips -1, 2-, detach coolant connection from radi‐
ator and move connection clear.

– Remove bolts -arrows- on both sides and press radiator brack‐

et with radiator towards front.

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– Release fasteners -arrows- on both sides and pull retaining

pins -1- for radiator out upwards.
– Detach radiator.

– Press locking tabs on left and right sides of radiator cowl to‐
gether -arrow- and lift radiator cowl off radiator.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• If there are slight impressions on the fins, refer to ⇒ Servicing
6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 00 ;
Repair notes; Installing radiators and condensers .
• The radiator must be renewed if the fasteners on the radiator
are damaged.
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Install charge air cooler ⇒ page 193 .
– Connect coolant connection/coolant hose with plug-in con‐
nector ⇒ page 150 .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “4.1 Exploded view - radiator/radiator fans”, page 149
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - air cleaner housing”, page 220
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Lock carrier;
Exploded view - lock carrier
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front);
Exploded view - impact bar
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insula‐
tion; Exploded view - noise insulation

4.4 Removing and installing water radiator

for charge air cooling circuit
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Coolant collecting system - VAS 5014- or drip tray for work‐
shop hoist - VAS 6208-

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♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6340-

♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

Removing
– Drain coolant ⇒ page 103 .
– Remove lock carrier cover and closure plate at bumper cover
⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front);
Exploded view - bumper cover .
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach air duct -1-.
– Remove wheel spoiler (front left) ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded view -
wheel housing liner (front) .

– Release catches -arrow- and detach air ducts -1, 3-.

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– Unplug electrical connector -2- for high-pressure sender -

G65- .

NOTICE
Danger of damage to refrigerant lines and hoses when detach‐
ing and pivoting condenser.
– Do NOT stretch, kink or bend refrigerant lines and hoses.

NOTICE
Risk of damage to fasteners if handled incorrectly.
– Release fasteners carefully.

– Release fasteners -arrows- on both sides, disengage con‐

denser -1- from radiator and tie up to front.

– Place collector tank from coolant collecting system -VAS

5014- or drip tray for workshop hoist - VAS 6208- underneath.
– Release hose clips -2, 3- and disconnect coolant hoses.

NOTICE
Risk of damage to fasteners if handled incorrectly.
– Release fasteners carefully.

– Release fasteners -arrows- on both sides, disengage water

radiator -1- for charge air cooling circuit from radiator and de‐
tach.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• If there are slight impressions on the fins, refer to ⇒ Servicing
6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 00 ;
Repair notes; Installing radiators and condensers .
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Install closure plate at bumper cover and lock carrier cover ⇒
General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front);
Exploded view - bumper cover .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “4.1 Exploded view - radiator/radiator fans”, page 149
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - air cleaner housing”, page 220
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing
liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front)

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4.5 Removing and installing radiator cowl

⇒ “4.5.1 Removing and installing radiator cowl - vehicles with 2.9
ltr. engine”, page 165
⇒ “4.5.2 Removing and installing radiator cowl - vehicles with 3.0
ltr. engine”, page 168

4.5.1 Removing and installing radiator cowl -

vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Coolant collecting system - VAS 5014- or drip tray for work‐
shop hoist - VAS 6208-

Removing
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insula‐
tion .
– Remove front wheel spoiler (right-side) ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded
view - wheel housing liner (front) .
– Remove lock carrier cover and closure plate at bumper cover
⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front);
Exploded view - bumper cover .
– Place collector tank from coolant collecting system -VAS
5014- or drip tray for workshop hoist - VAS 6208- underneath.
– Lift retaining clip -2-, disconnect coolant hose from radiator
(bottom right) and drain off coolant.

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– Lift retaining clip -arrow- and disconnect coolant hose (bottom

left) from radiator.

– Lift retaining clips -1, 2-, detach coolant connection from radi‐
ator and move connection clear.

– Pull off headlight cover -1- on both sides of vehicle -arrows-.

– Release catches -arrows- and detach air duct (top) -1-.

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– Unscrew bolt -1- (left and right) and press coolant pipe to one
side.
– Remove water radiator for charge air cooling circuit
⇒ page 162 .

– Remove bolts -arrows- and press charge air cooling pump -

V188- to side.

– Unplug electrical connector -2- for high-pressure sender -

G65- .

NOTICE
Danger of damage to refrigerant lines and hoses when detach‐
ing and pivoting condenser.
– Do NOT stretch, kink or bend refrigerant lines and hoses.

NOTICE
Risk of damage to fasteners if handled incorrectly.
– Release fasteners carefully.

– Release fasteners -arrows- on both sides, disengage con‐

denser -1- from radiator, move it downwards and secure it in
place.

– Remove bolts -arrows- on both sides and press radiator brack‐

et with radiator towards front.

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– Release fasteners -arrows- on both sides and pull retaining

pins -1- for radiator out upwards.

CAUTION
Risk of injury as the radiator fan may start up automatically.
– When working in the vicinity of the radiator, keep a safe dis‐
tance from the radiator fan.

– Unplug electrical connectors -1, 2- for radiator fan.

– Press locking tabs on left and right sides of radiator cowl si‐
multaneously -arrow-, lift radiator cowl off radiator and remove
from below.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Install water radiator for charge air cooling circuit
⇒ page 162 .
– Install closure plate at bumper cover and lock carrier cover ⇒
General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front);
Exploded view - bumper cover .
– Connect sealing plug/coolant hose with plug-in connector
⇒ page 150 .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “4.1 Exploded view - radiator/radiator fans”, page 149
♦ ⇒ “3.1.3 Exploded view - coolant pipes (vehicle end)”,
page 127
♦ ⇒ “2.2.2 Exploded view - charge air cooling pump V188 , 2.9
ltr. engine”, page 112
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing
liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front)
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insula‐
tion; Exploded view - noise insulation

4.5.2 Removing and installing radiator cowl -

vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Coolant collecting system - VAS 5014- or drip tray for work‐

shop hoist - VAS 6208-

Removing
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insula‐
tion .
– Remove front wheel spoiler (right-side) ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded
view - wheel housing liner (front) .
– Remove charge air cooler ⇒ page 193 .
– Pull off headlight cover -1- on both sides of vehicle -arrows-.

– Unclip air duct (bottom) -2-.

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– Release fasteners -arrows- on both sides and pull retaining

pins -1- for radiator out upwards.

– Release catches -arrows- and detach air duct (top) -1-.

– Place collector tank from coolant collecting system -VAS

5014- or drip tray for workshop hoist - VAS 6208- underneath.

CAUTION
Risk of injury as the radiator fan may start up automatically.
– When working in the vicinity of the radiator, keep a safe dis‐
tance from the radiator fan.

– Lift retaining clip -2- and disconnect coolant hose from radiator
(bottom right).

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– Release catches -2- and detach air duct -1-.

– Lift retaining clip -arrow- and remove sealing plug (bottom left)
on radiator.

– Unplug electrical connectors -1, 2- for radiator fan.

– Remove bolts -arrows- on both sides and press radiator brack‐

et with radiator towards front.

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– Press locking tabs on left and right sides of radiator cowl si‐
multaneously -arrow-, lift radiator cowl off radiator and remove
from below.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Install charge air cooler ⇒ page 193 .
– Connect sealing plug/coolant hose with plug-in connector
⇒ page 150 .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “4.1 Exploded view - radiator/radiator fans”, page 149
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing
liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front)
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insula‐
tion; Exploded view - noise insulation

4.6 Removing and installing radiator fan -

V7-
Description applies to radiator fan - V7- and radiator fan 2 - V177- .
Removing
• Use correct type of fasteners for electrical wiring (as original
equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
– Remove radiator cowl ⇒ page 165 .
– Move electrical wiring harness clear.
– Unscrew bolts -1- or -2- and remove the corresponding radi‐
ator fan.
Note:
Missing balancing clamps on fan wheel can cause noises due to
imbalances.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Install radiator cowl ⇒ page 165 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “4.1 Exploded view - radiator/radiator fans”, page 149

4.7 Removing and installing auxiliary radia‐

tors
⇒ “4.7.1 Removing and installing auxiliary radiator (left-side)”,
page 172
⇒ “4.7.2 Removing and installing auxiliary radiator (right-side)”,
page 174

4.7.1 Removing and installing auxiliary radia‐

tor (left-side)
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Hose clamps, up to 25 mm - 3094-

♦ Coolant collecting system - VAS 5014- or drip tray for work‐

shop hoist - VAS 6208-

♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

Removing
– Remove bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Removing and installing bumper cov‐
er .
– Detach air duct -1- -arrow-.

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– Place collector tank from coolant collecting system -VAS

5014- or drip tray for workshop hoist - VAS 6208- underneath.
– Clamp off coolant hoses with hose clamps up to 25 mm -
3094- .
– Release hose clips -arrows- and disconnect coolant hoses.
– Unscrew nuts -2- and disengage auxiliary radiator -1- from
bracket.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• If there are slight impressions on the fins, refer to ⇒ Servicing
6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 00 ;
Repair notes; Installing radiators and condensers .
• Renew radiator if fasteners are damaged.
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Install bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Removing and installing bumper cov‐
er .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “4.2 Exploded view - auxiliary radiator”, page 152
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Lock carrier;
Exploded view - lock carrier

4.7.2 Removing and installing auxiliary radia‐

tor (right-side)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clamps, up to 25 mm - 3094-

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♦ Coolant collecting system - VAS 5014- or drip tray for work‐

shop hoist - VAS 6208-

♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

Removing
– Remove front wheel ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 44 ; Wheels, tyres .
– Remove wheel spoiler and wheel housing liner (front) ⇒ Gen‐
eral body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners;
Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front) .
– Remove bolt -arrow- and move bracket -1- to one side.

– Unplug electrical connector -1-.

– Place collector tank from coolant collecting system -VAS
5014- or drip tray for workshop hoist - VAS 6208- underneath.
– Clamp off coolant hoses with hose clamps up to 25 mm -
3094- .
– Release hose clips -2, 3- and disconnect coolant hoses.
– Remove nuts -arrows- and detach auxiliary radiator (right-
side) with bracket.

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– Detach air duct -3- -arrow-.

– Unscrew bolts -4- and disengage auxiliary radiator -2- from
bracket -1-.
Installing
• If there are slight impressions on the fins, refer to ⇒ Servicing
6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 00 ;
Repair notes; Installing radiators and condensers .
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “4.2 Exploded view - auxiliary radiator”, page 152
♦ ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 44 ; Wheels, tyres
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing
liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front)

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21 – Turbocharging/supercharging
1 Turbochargers
⇒ “1.1 Exploded view - turbocharger”, page 177
⇒ “1.2 Exploded view - electric compressor with control unit for
electric compressor J1123 ”, page 177
⇒ “1.3 Removing and installing turbocharger”, page 178
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing electric compressor with control
unit for electric compressor J1123 ”, page 180
⇒ “1.5 Renewing vacuum unit for turbocharger”, page 182
⇒ “1.6 Removing and installing temperature sender for engine
cover panel G765 ”, page 182

1.1 Exploded view - turbocharger

All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Turbochargers; Explo‐
ded view - turbocharger .

1.2 Exploded view - electric compressor with control unit for electric compressor
- J1123-

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1 - Noise insulation
2 - Bolt
❑ 23 Nm
3 - Bolt
❑ 23 Nm
4 - Mounting
❑ For electric compressor/
control unit for electric
compressor - J1123-
5 - Vacuum hose
6 - Electric compressor/ control
unit for electric compressor -
J1123-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “1.4 Removing and in‐
stalling electric com‐
pressor with control unit
for electric compressor
J1123 ”, page 180
7 - Noise insulation
8 - O-rings
❑ Renew after removing
9 - Bolt
❑ 23 Nm
10 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
11 - Coolant connection

1.3 Removing and installing turbocharger

⇒ “1.3.1 Removing and installing turbocharger - cylinder bank 1
(right-side), vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 178
⇒ “1.3.2 Removing and installing turbocharger - cylinder bank 2
(left-side), vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 179
⇒ “1.3.3 Removing and installing turbocharger - vehicles with 3.0
ltr. engine”, page 179

1.3.1 Removing and installing turbocharger -

cylinder bank 1 (right-side), vehicles
with 2.9 ltr. engine
Removing
– Remove air pipe (top) and swivel it to left side
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing air pipe”, page 185 .
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Turbocharger;
Removing and installing turbocharger .
Installing
Additional work:

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– Install air pipe (top)

⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing air pipe”, page 185 .

1.3.2 Removing and installing turbocharger -

cylinder bank 2 (left-side), vehicles with
2.9 ltr. engine
Removing
– Remove air pipe (top) and swivel it to left side
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing air pipe”, page 185 .
– Remove engine control unit - J623- ⇒ page 231 .
– Detach electrical connectors -1 and 2- from bracket, unplug
and move electrical wiring clear.

– Move electrical connector -arrow- clear.

– Move coolant line -2- and electrical wiring harness clear.
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach bracket -1- for engine con‐
trol unit.
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Turbocharger;
Removing and installing turbocharger .
Installing
Additional work:
– Install engine control unit - J623- ⇒ page 231 .
– Install air pipe (top)
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing air pipe”, page 185 .

1.3.3 Removing and installing turbocharger -

vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine
Removing
– Remove engine cover panel and heat shield ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ;
Engine cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover
panel .
– Remove air pipe (top)
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing air pipe”, page 185 .

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– Press release tabs on both sides and disconnect hose

-arrow- for activated charcoal filter system.

– Remove bolts -arrows- for air pipe -1-.

– Unscrew bolt -3-, detach line -2- for activated charcoal filter
system and move it to one side.
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Turbochargers;
Removing and installing turbochargers .
Installing
Additional work:
• Renew seals and O-ring after removal.
– Install air pipe (top)
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing air pipe”, page 185 .
– Install heat shield and engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cyl‐
inder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine
cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover panel .

1.4 Removing and installing electric com‐

pressor with control unit for electric com‐
pressor - J1123-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clamps, up to 25 mm - 3094-

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♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

Removing
– De-energise 48 V electrical system ⇒ Electrical system; Rep.
gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery .
– Remove air conditioner compressor from bracket and tie up to
left side ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air condi‐
tioner compressor; Detaching and attaching air conditioner
compressor at bracket .
– Remove engine support (left-side) ⇒ page 76 .
– Release hose clips -arrows- and detach air hoses.
– Clamp off coolant hoses with hose clamps up to 25 mm -
3094- .
– Release hose clips -1- and disconnect coolant hoses.
– Unplug electrical connectors -2, 4-.
– Being careful not to damage it, detach vacuum hose -3-.

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– Release hose clip -1-.

– Unscrew bolts -arrows- and detach electric compressor -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
• Do not reuse coolant.

CAUTION
Risk of irreparable damage to electric compressor if vacuum
hose is loose, damaged or blocked.
– Check for damage on vacuum hose to electric compressor,
and ensure that it is routed correctly.

– Install engine support (left-side) ⇒ page 76 .

– Install air conditioner compressor ⇒ Heating, air conditioning;
Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioner compressor; Detaching and at‐
taching air conditioner compressor at bracket .
– Observe steps required after re-connecting battery ⇒ Electri‐
cal system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connect‐
ing battery .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “1.2 Exploded view - electric compressor with control unit
for electric compressor J1123 ”, page 177
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder TDI engine, common rail; Rep. gr. 21 ;
Charge air system; Exploded view - hose connections for
charge air system

1.5 Renewing vacuum unit for turbocharger

All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Turbochargers; Re‐
newing vacuum unit for turbocharger .

1.6 Removing and installing temperature

sender for engine cover panel - G765-
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Turbochargers ;
Removing and installing temperature sender for engine cover
panel - G765- .

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2 Charge air system

⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - charge air system”, page 183
⇒ “2.2 Exploded view - hose connections for charge air system”,
page 185
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing air pipe”, page 185
⇒ “2.4 Removing and installing charge air cooler”, page 193
⇒ “2.5 Removing and installing charge pressure sender G31 ”,
page 198
⇒ “2.8 Checking charge air system for leaks”, page 200

2.1 Exploded view - charge air system

⇒ “2.1.1 Exploded view - charge air system (body end), 2.9 ltr.
engine”, page 183
⇒ “2.1.2 Exploded view - charge air system (body end), 3.0 ltr.
engine”, page 184

2.1.1 Exploded view - charge air system (body end), 2.9 ltr. engine

1 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
2 - Bracket
3 - Grommet
4 - Spacer sleeve
5 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
6 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
7 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
8 - Clip
9 - Bracket
10 - Bracket
For charge air cooler

11 - Bolt
❑ 21 Nm
12 - Electric compressor by‐
pass flap valve - N731-
13 - Grommets
14 - Air hose
15 - Air hose
16 - Air hose
17 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing

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18 - Charge pressure sender - G31-

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ “2.5 Removing and installing charge pressure sender G31 ”, page 198
19 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
20 - Charge air cooler
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “2.4.1 Removing and installing charge air cooler - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 193
21 - Vacuum hose
22 - Bolt
❑ Renew after removing
❑ 9 Nm
23 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm

2.1.2 Exploded view - charge air system (body end), 3.0 ltr. engine

1 - Charge air cooler

❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 193
❑ If there are slight im‐
pressions on the fins, re‐
fer to ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr.,
3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair
notes; Installing radia‐
tors and condensers
2 - Air hose
❑ Must be free of oil and
grease when installing
3 - From turbocharger
4 - To intake manifold
5 - Gasket
❑ Renew if damaged
6 - Charge pressure sender -
G31-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “2.5 Removing and in‐
stalling charge pressure
sender G31 ”,
page 198
7 - Bolt
❑ Repair method if fasten‐
er breaks off
❑ Thread-forming
❑ Fit and screw in bolt by
hand so that it is
screwed into old thread.
Then tighten bolt to tor‐
que
❑ 7 Nm

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8 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
9 - Air pipe
❑ Must be free of oil and grease when installing
10 - Gasket
❑ Renew if damaged

2.2 Exploded view - hose connections for

charge air system
All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system;
Exploded view - hose connections for charge air system .

2.3 Removing and installing air pipe

⇒ “2.3.1 Removing and installing air pipe (top) - vehicles with 2.9
ltr. engine”, page 185
⇒ “2.3.2 Removing and installing air pipe (bottom) - vehicles with
2.9 ltr. engine”, page 188
⇒ “2.3.3 Removing and installing air pipe (top) - vehicles with 3.0
ltr. engine”, page 190

2.3.1 Removing and installing air pipe (top) -

vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

♦ Socket Torx T30 - T10405-

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Removing
– Observe rules for cleanliness ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair notes; Rules
for cleanliness .
– Drain coolant ⇒ page 103 .
– Remove water radiator for charge air cooling circuit
⇒ page 162 .
– Release catches -arrows- and detach air duct (top) -1-.

– Release fasteners -arrows- on both sides and pull retaining

pins -1- for radiator out upwards.
– Push radiator towards front.
– Remove air cleaner housing
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing air cleaner housing”,
page 220 .

– Unplug electrical connectors and move electrical wiring har‐

ness clear:
1- For temperature sender 2 for charge air cooler - G764-
2- For temperature sender 1 for charge air cooler - G763-
– Remove oil filter element ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 450 and
cover opening with a clean cloth.

– Remove bolts -arrows-.

– Press release tabs on both sides and disconnect crankcase
breather hose -2-.
– Move air pipe -1- to one side.

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– Lift retaining clip -2- and disconnect coolant bleeder line.

– Release hose clips -1, 3- and detach air hose.

– Release hose clip -3- and detach coolant hose.

– Lift retaining clip -1-, disconnect coolant hose (top left) from
radiator and press to side.

– Press release tabs on both sides and detach hose -arrow- for
activated charcoal filter system.

– Move electrical wiring harness clear.

– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Press release tabs on both sides and disconnect crankcase
breather hose -1-.

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– Unplug electrical connectors and move electrical wiring har‐

ness -2- clear:
4 - For intake manifold pressure sender - G71-
5 - For throttle valve module - J338-
– Press release tabs on both sides and unplug vacuum hose
-6- and crankcase breather hose -3-.
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Carefully swivel air pipe -1- to left side.
– Release hose clip -1-, lift retaining clip -3- and carefully detach
coolant hose -2- from radiator (top left).
– Remove throttle valve module in order to detach air pipe com‐
pletely
⇒ “4.3 Removing and installing throttle valve module GX3 ”,
page 222 .
– Carefully swivel air pipe to left side and detach.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Check O-rings for damage ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9
ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Ex‐
ploded view - charge air system .
• Renew seals and O-ring after removal.
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Install oil filter element ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 450 .
– Install air cleaner housing
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing air cleaner housing”,
page 220 .
– Install water radiator for charge air cooling circuit
⇒ page 162 .
– Connect coolant hose with plug-in connector ⇒ page 150 .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1.1 Exploded view - coolant pipes (engine end), vehicles
with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 123
♦ ⇒ “9.1 Exploded view - engine control unit”, page 231
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view - charge air
system
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view - hose con‐
nections for charge air system

2.3.2 Removing and installing air pipe (bot‐

tom) - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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Removing
– Observe rules for cleanliness ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair notes; Rules
for cleanliness .
Procedure if radiator has NOT been removed during preparatory
work:
– Remove radiator cowl ⇒ page 165 .
– Remove air pipe (top)
⇒ “2.3.1 Removing and installing air pipe (top) - vehicles with
2.9 ltr. engine”, page 185 .
– Unplug electrical connector -1- for charge pressure sender 2
- G447- .
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Release hose clips -2, 3- and detach air hose (bottom).
Procedure if radiator has been removed during preparatory work:
– Remove engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine cover panel;
Removing and installing engine cover panel .
– Remove temperature senders for charge air cooler -G763-
and -G764- ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-
valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Removing and
installing charge air temperature senders .
– Remove coolant pipe (front)
⇒ “3.2.1 Removing and installing coolant pipe (front) - vehicles
with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 129 .

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– Unplug electrical connector -1- for charge pressure sender 2

- G447- .
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Release hose clips -2, 3- and detach air hose (bottom).
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew gaskets/seals after removing.
• After removing, renew bolts tightened with specified tightening
angle.
– If removed previously, install temperature senders for charge
air cooler -G763- and -G764- ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system;
Removing and installing charge air temperature senders .
– If removed previously, install coolant pipe (front)
⇒ “3.2.1 Removing and installing coolant pipe (front) - vehicles
with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 129 .
– If previously removed, install engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing
6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ;
Engine cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover
panel .
– If removed previously, install coolant pipe (top)
⇒ “2.3.1 Removing and installing air pipe (top) - vehicles with
2.9 ltr. engine”, page 185 .
– If removed previously, install radiator cowl ⇒ page 165 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view - charge air
system
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view - hose con‐
nections for charge air system

2.3.3 Removing and installing air pipe (top) -

vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torx T30 bit - T10573- (not illustrated)
Removing
– Observe rules for cleanliness ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair notes; Rules
for cleanliness .
– Remove air cleaner housing ⇒ page 220 .
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insula‐
tion .
– Remove wheel spoiler (left-side) ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded view -
wheel housing liner (front) .

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– Pull off headlight cover -1- on both sides of vehicle -arrows-.

– Release catches -arrows- and detach air duct (top) -1-.

– Release fasteners -arrows- on both sides and pull retaining

pins -1- for radiator out upwards.

– Move electrical wiring harness -3- clear.

– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Detach connection and remove crankcase breather hose -1-.
To do so, press release tabs on both sides.
– Move connection to side.

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– Unplug electrical connector -3- for charge pressure sender -

G31- .
– Move clear coolant bleeder line -2-.
– Release hose clip -1-, detach air pipe and tie up to left side.

– Move electrical wiring harness clear.

– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Press release tabs on both sides and disconnect crankcase
breather hose -1-.

– If fitted, disconnect hose -arrow- for activated charcoal filter

system by pressing release tabs on both sides.

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– Unplug electrical connectors and move electrical wiring har‐

ness -2- clear:
4 - For intake manifold pressure sender - G71-
5 - For throttle valve module - GX3-
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Press release tabs on both sides and unplug vacuum hose
-6- and crankcase breather hose -3-.
– Detach air pipe (top) -1-. To do so, pull radiator forwards
slightly and ensure that it cannot fall back by securing it with,
for example, a plastic wedge.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew seals and O-rings after removing.
• After removing, renew bolts tightened with specified tightening
angle.
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
– Install air cleaner housing ⇒ page 220 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view - charge air
system
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view - hose con‐
nections for charge air system
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing
liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front)
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insula‐
tion; Exploded view - noise insulation

2.4 Removing and installing charge air cool‐

er
⇒ “2.4.1 Removing and installing charge air cooler - vehicles with
2.9 ltr. engine”, page 193
⇒ “2.4.2 Removing and installing charge air cooler - vehicles with
3.0 ltr. engine”, page 197

2.4.1 Removing and installing charge air cool‐

er - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine
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♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6340-

♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

♦ Socket Torx T30 - T10405-

Removing
– Observe rules for cleanliness ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair notes; Rules
for cleanliness .
– Drain coolant ⇒ page 103 ; keep a collector tank from coolant
collecting system -VAS 5014- or drip tray for workshop hoist -
VAS 6208- positioned underneath.

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– Lift retaining clip -1-, disconnect coolant hose (top left) from
radiator and press to side.
– Release hose clip -3- and detach coolant hose.
– Remove headlight (left-side) ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ;
Headlights; Removing and installing headlights .
– Remove wheel housing liner (front left) ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded
view - wheel housing liner (front) .
– Remove auxiliary radiator (left-side)
⇒ “4.7.1 Removing and installing auxiliary radiator (left-side)”,
page 172 .

– Release hose clips -1, 3- and detach air hose.

– Unplug electrical connector -4-.

– Being careful not to damage it, detach vacuum hose -2-.
– Release hose clip -3- and disconnect coolant hose.
– Remove bolt -1-.

– Remove bolts -arrows-.

– Release hose clip -1- and disconnect coolant hose.

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– Unplug electrical connector -2- for charge pressure sender -

G31- .
– Release hose clips -4- and detach air hoses.
– Release hose clips -3- and disconnect coolant hoses.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove coolant pipe -1-.
– Disengage charge air cooler with bracket from longitudinal
member and detach.

– Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove coolant pipe -2-.

– Disconnect vacuum hose -4- and move it clear, taking care not
to damage it.
– Disengage charge air cooler -3- from bracket -1- and detach.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
• Do not reuse coolant.
– Install auxiliary radiator (left-side)
⇒ “4.7.1 Removing and installing auxiliary radiator (left-side)”,
page 172 .
– Install bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Removing and installing bumper cov‐
er .
– Install headlight (left-side) ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ;
Headlights; Removing and installing headlights .
– Connect coolant hose with plug-in connector ⇒ page 150 .
– Fill up with coolant ⇒ page 103 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1.3 Exploded view - coolant pipes (vehicle end)”,
page 127
♦ ⇒ “2.1.1 Exploded view - charge air system (body end), 2.9 ltr.
engine”, page 183
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view - hose con‐
nections for charge air system
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing
liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front)

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er - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine
Removing
– Observe rules for cleanliness ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair notes; Rules
for cleanliness .
– Remove lock carrier cover and closure plate at bumper cover
⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front);
Exploded view - bumper cover .
– Release catches -arrow- and detach air ducts -1, 3-.

– Release hose clip -1- on both sides and detach air pipe from
charge air cooler.
– Release fasteners -arrows- on both sides and disengage
charge air cooler from radiator.
– Take out charge air cooler from underneath.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• If there are slight impressions on the fins, refer to ⇒ Servicing
6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 00 ;
Repair notes; Installing radiators and condensers .
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - charge air system”, page 183
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view - hose con‐
nections for charge air system
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front);
Exploded view - bumper cover

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2.5 Removing and installing charge pres‐

sure sender - G31-
⇒ “2.5.1 Removing and installing charge pressure sender G31 -
vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 198
⇒ “2.5.2 Removing and installing charge pressure sender G31 -
vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine”, page 199

2.5.1 Removing and installing charge pres‐

sure sender - G31- - vehicles with 2.9 ltr.
engine
Removing
– Release hose clips -1, 3- and detach air hose.

– Unplug electrical connector -1-.

– Unscrew bolt -2- and remove charge pressure sender - G31- .
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew O-ring after removal.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.1 Exploded view - charge air system (body end), 2.9 ltr.
engine”, page 183
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view - hose con‐
nections for charge air system

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2.5.2 Removing and installing charge pres‐

sure sender - G31- - vehicles with 3.0 ltr.
engine
Removing
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Turn charge pressure sender - G31- -item 2- anti-clockwise
and pull it out of air pipe.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew O-ring after removal.
• If fastener on air pipe has broken off, secure charge pressure
sender - G31- with a bolt, refer to ⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.2 Exploded view - charge air system (body end), 3.0 ltr.
engine”, page 184

2.6 Removing and installing charge pres‐

sure sender 2 - G447-
Removing
– Unbolt air pipe (top) and swivel it to one side
⇒ “2.3.1 Removing and installing air pipe (top) - vehicles with
2.9 ltr. engine”, page 185 .
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Unscrew bolt -2- and remove charge pressure sender - G31- .
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew O-ring after removal.
– Install air pipe (top)
⇒ “2.3.1 Removing and installing air pipe (top) - vehicles with
2.9 ltr. engine”, page 185 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.1 Exploded view - charge air system (body end), 2.9 ltr.
engine”, page 183

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2.7 Removing and installing overrun air re‐

circulation valve
⇒ “2.7.1 Removing and installing overrun air recirculation valve -
vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 200
⇒ “2.7.2 Removing and installing overrun air recirculation valve -
vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine”, page 200

2.7.1 Removing and installing overrun air re‐

circulation valve - vehicles with 2.9 ltr.
engine
Removing
– Release hose clips -arrows- and detach air pipe -1-.
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air
system; Removing and installing overrun air circulation valve .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view - hose con‐
nections for charge air system

2.7.2 Removing and installing overrun air re‐

circulation valve - vehicles with 3.0 ltr.
engine
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system;
Removing and installing overrun air recirculation valve .

2.8 Checking charge air system for leaks

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Charge air system tester - V.A.G 1687-

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♦ Adapters -V.A.G 1687/11- and -V.A.G 1687/14-

Procedure
– Observe rules for cleanliness ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair notes; Rules
for cleanliness .
– Remove engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine cover panel;
Removing and installing engine cover panel .
– Release hose clips -arrows- and detach air pipe -1-.

– Connect adapters -V.A.G 1687/11- and -V.A.G 1687/14- to

connection.
– Connect hose -arrow- of charge air system tester -V.A.G 1687-
to adapter.
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air
system; Checking charge air system for leaks .
Installing
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
– Install engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9
ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine cover panel;
Removing and installing engine cover panel .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view - hose con‐
nections for charge air system

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24 – Mixture preparation - injection

1 Injection system
⇒ “1.1 Overview of fitting locations - injection system”,
page 202
⇒ “1.2 Checking fuel system for leaks”, page 217

1.1 Overview of fitting locations - injection

system
♦ Overview of fitting locations - engine compartment, 2.9 ltr. en‐
gine ⇒ page 202
♦ Overview of fitting locations - engine compartment, 3.0 ltr. en‐
gine ⇒ page 207
♦ Overview of fitting locations - 2.9 ltr. engine (view from above)
⇒ page 208
♦ Overview of fitting locations - 3.0 ltr. engine (view from above)
⇒ page 210
♦ Overview of fitting locations - 2.9 ltr./3.0 ltr. engine (view from
above), part 2 ⇒ page 211
♦ Overview of fitting locations - 2.9 ltr./3.0 ltr. engine (view from
above), part 3 ⇒ page 212
♦ Overview of fitting locations - 2.9 ltr./3.0 ltr. engine (view from
front) ⇒ page 212
♦ Overview of fitting locations - 2.9 ltr./3.0 ltr. engine (view from
right) ⇒ page 213
♦ Overview of fitting locations - 2.9 ltr./3.0 ltr. engine (view from
left) ⇒ page 215
♦ Overview of fitting locations - 2.9 ltr./3.0 ltr. engine (view from
rear) ⇒ page 216
Overview of fitting locations - engine compartment, 2.9 ltr. engine

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1 - Right electrohydraulic en‐

gine mounting solenoid valve -
N145-
❑ Fitting location
⇒ Fig. ““Fitting location
of electrohydraulic en‐
gine mounting solenoid
valves -N144- / -N145-
”“ , page 205
2 - Lambda probe 1 after cata‐
lytic converter - GX7-
❑ Comprises:
♦ Lambda probe after catalyt‐
ic converter - G130-
♦ Lambda probe 1 heater af‐
ter catalytic converter -
Z29-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ;
Lambda probe; Explo‐
ded view - Lambda
probe
3 - Actuator for structure-borne
sound - R214-
❑ Fitting location
⇒ Fig. ““Fitting location
of actuator for structure-
borne sound -R214- ”“ ,
page 207
4 - Lambda probe 2 after cata‐
lytic converter - GX8-
❑ Comprises:
♦ Lambda probe 2 after cata‐
lytic converter - G131-
♦ Lambda probe 2 heater after catalytic converter - Z30-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Lambda probe;
Exploded view - Lambda probe
5 - Accelerator pedal module - GX2-
❑ Comprises:
♦ Accelerator position sender - G79-
♦ Accelerator position sender 2 - G185-
♦ Active accelerator pedal motor - V592-
❑ Integrated components cannot be renewed separately if defective
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““Fitting location of accelerator pedal module -GX2- ”“ , page 204
6 - Brake light switch - F-
❑ With brake pedal position sender - G100-
❑ Fitting location
⇒ Fig. ““Fitting location of brake light switch -F- with brake pedal position sender -G100- ”“ , page 205
7 - Gearbox oil cooling valve - N509-
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““Fitting location of gearbox oil cooling valve -N509- ”“ , page 206

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8 - Left electrohydraulic engine mounting solenoid valve - N144-

❑ Fitting location
⇒ Fig. ““Fitting location of electrohydraulic engine mounting solenoid valves -N144- / -N145- ”“ ,
page 205
9 - Control unit for structure-borne sound - J869-
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““Fitting location of control unit for structure-borne sound -J869- ”“ , page 206
10 - Engine control unit - J623-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ “9.2 Removing and installing engine/motor control unit J623 ”, page 231
11 - Charge pressure sender - G31-
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““Fitting location of charge pressure sender -G31- , 2.9 ltr. engine”“ , page 206
12 - Charge air cooling pump - V188-
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““Fitting location of charge air cooling pump -V188- , 2.9 ltr. engine”“ , page 205
13 - Electric compressor bypass flap valve - N731-
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““Fitting location of e lectric compressor bypass flap valve -N731- ”“ , page 206
14 - Lambda probe 2 before catalytic converter - GX11-
❑ Comprises:
♦ Lambda probe 2 - G108-
♦ Lambda probe heater 2 - Z28-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Lambda probe;
Exploded view - Lambda probe
15 - Lambda probe 1 before catalytic converter - GX10-
❑ Comprises:
♦ Lambda probe - G39-
♦ Lambda probe heater - Z19-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Lambda probe;
Exploded view - Lambda probe
16 - Radiator outlet coolant temperature sender - G83-
❑ Fitting location
17 - Coolant circulation pump - V50-
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““Fitting location of coolant circulation pump -V50- ”“ , page 208

Fitting location of accelerator pedal module - GX2-

♦ On mounting bracket for pedal cluster
3 - Accelerator pedal module - GX2-
Exploded view ⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr. 20 ; Accelerator
mechanism; Exploded view - accelerator pedal module

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Fitting location of brake light switch - F- with brake pedal position

sender - G100-
♦ In plenum chamber on brake master cylinder
1- Electrical connector for brake light switch - F- with brake
pedal position sender - G100-
Exploded view ⇒ Brake system; Rep. gr. 47 ; Brake servo/brake
master cylinder; Exploded view - brake servo/brake master cyl‐
inder

Fitting location of electrohydraulic engine mounting solenoid

valves -N144- / -N145-
♦ Integrated in engine mounting. It cannot be renewed sepa‐
rately if defective.
Pfeil - Electrical connector for left electrohydraulic engine mount‐
ing solenoid valve - N144-
Removing and installing ⇒ page 58

Fitting location of radiator outlet coolant temperature sender -

G83- , 2.9 ltr. engine
♦ On right side of radiator
1- Electrical connector for radiator outlet coolant temperature
sender - G83-
Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-
valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/thermostat assembly;
Exploded view - coolant temperature senders

Fitting location of charge air cooling pump - V188- , 2.9 ltr. engine
♦ -Item 1- at front left of charge air cooler
Exploded view
⇒ “2.2 Exploded view - electric coolant pump”, page 110 .

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Fitting location of gearbox oil cooling valve - N509-

♦ On left of subframe cross brace
2 - Electrical connector for gearbox oil cooling valve - N509-
Exploded view
⇒ “2.3 Exploded view - coolant valves”, page 113 .

Fitting location of charge pressure sender - G31- , 2.9 ltr. engine

♦ In wheel housing (left-side)
1- Electrical connector for charge pressure sender - G31-
Exploded view
⇒ “2.1.1 Exploded view - charge air system (body end), 2.9 ltr.
engine”, page 183 .

Fitting location of e lectric compressor bypass flap valve - N731-

♦ In engine compartment (left-side)
4 - Electrical connector for electric compressor bypass flap valve
- N731-
Exploded view
⇒ “2.1.1 Exploded view - charge air system (body end), 2.9 ltr.
engine”, page 183 .

Fitting location of control unit for structure-borne sound - J869-

♦ In wheel housing (front left)
1- Electrical connector for control unit for structure-borne
sound - J869-
Exploded view
⇒ “6.1 Exploded view - actuator for structure-borne sound and
control unit for structure-borne sound”, page 225 .

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Fitting location of actuator for structure-borne sound - R214-

♦ -Item 2-, in plenum chamber
Exploded view
⇒ “6.1 Exploded view - actuator for structure-borne sound and
control unit for structure-borne sound”, page 225 .

Overview of fitting locations - engine compartment, 3.0 ltr. engine

1 - Right electrohydraulic en‐

gine mounting solenoid valve -
N145-
❑ Fitting location
⇒ Fig. ““Fitting location
of electrohydraulic en‐
gine mounting solenoid
valves -N144- / -N145-
”“ , page 205
2 - Lambda probe 1 after cata‐
lytic converter - GX7-
❑ Comprises:
♦ Lambda probe after catalyt‐
ic converter - G130-
♦ Lambda probe 1 heater af‐
ter catalytic converter -
Z29-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ;
Lambda probe; Explo‐
ded view - Lambda
probe
3 - Accelerator pedal module -
GX2-
❑ Comprises:
♦ Accelerator position sender
- G79-
♦ Accelerator position sender
2 - G185-
♦ Active accelerator pedal
motor - V592-
❑ Integrated components
cannot be renewed sep‐
arately if defective
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““Fitting location of accelerator pedal module -GX2- ”“ , page 204
4 - Brake light switch - F-
❑ With brake pedal position sender - G100-
❑ Fitting location
⇒ Fig. ““Fitting location of brake light switch -F- with brake pedal position sender -G100- ”“ , page 205

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5 - Left electrohydraulic engine mounting solenoid valve - N144-

❑ Fitting location
⇒ Fig. ““Fitting location of electrohydraulic engine mounting solenoid valves -N144- / -N145- ”“ ,
page 205
6 - Engine control unit - J623-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ “9.2 Removing and installing engine/motor control unit J623 ”, page 231
7 - Charge pressure sender - G31-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - charge air system”, page 183
8 - Lambda probe 1 before catalytic converter - GX10-
❑ Comprises:
♦ Lambda probe - G39-
♦ Lambda probe heater - Z19-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Lambda probe;
Exploded view - Lambda probe
9 - Radiator outlet coolant temperature sender - G83-
❑ Fitting location
⇒ Fig. ““Fitting location of radiator outlet coolant temperature sender -G83- , 3.0 ltr. engine”“ ,
page 208
10 - Coolant circulation pump - V50-
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““Fitting location of coolant circulation pump -V50- ”“ , page 208

Fitting location of radiator outlet coolant temperature sender -

G83- , 3.0 ltr. engine
♦ At connection (bottom right).
1- Electrical connector for radiator outlet coolant temperature
sender - G83-
Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-
valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/thermostat assembly;
Exploded view - coolant temperature senders

Fitting location of coolant circulation pump - V50-

♦ On right in engine compartment.
1- Electrical connector for coolant circulation pump - V50-
Exploded view
⇒ “2.2 Exploded view - electric coolant pump”, page 110 .

Overview of fitting locations - 2.9 ltr. engine (view from above)

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1 - Overrun air recirculation

valve for bank 1 - N625-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Tur‐
bochargers; Exploded
view - turbocharger
2 - Switch valve for mechanical
coolant pump - N649-
❑ Connection diagram ⇒
Servicing 6-cylinder en‐
gine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-
valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ;
Vacuum system; Con‐
nection diagram - vac‐
uum system
3 - Tank breather pressure
sensor 1 - G950-
4 - Activated charcoal filter sol‐
enoid valve 1 - N80-
5 - Fuel pressure sender for
low pressure - G410-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; High-
pressure pump; Explo‐
ded view - high-pres‐
sure pump
6 - Fuel metering valve - N290-
❑ Integrated in high-pres‐
sure pump
7 - Charge pressure control
solenoid valve - N75-
❑ Connection diagram ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Vacuum
system; Connection diagram - vacuum system
8 - Temperature sender for engine cover panel - G765-
9 - Throttle valve module - GX3-
❑ Comprises:
♦ Throttle valve module - J338-
♦ Throttle valve drive for electric throttle - G186-
♦ Throttle valve drive angle sender 1 for electric throttle - G187-
♦ Throttle valve drive angle sender 2 for electric throttle - G188-
❑ Integrated components cannot be renewed separately if defective
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air
system; Exploded view - charge air system
10 - Intake manifold pressure sender - G71-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air
system; Exploded view - charge air system
11 - Overrun air recirculation valve for bank 2 - N626-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Turbocharger;
Exploded view - turbocharger

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12 - Temperature sender 2 for charge air cooler - G764-

❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air
system; Exploded view - charge air system
13 - Temperature sender 1 for charge air cooler - G763-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air
system; Exploded view - charge air system

Overview of fitting locations - 3.0 ltr. engine (view from above)

1 - Overrun air recirculation

valve for bank 1 - N625-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Tur‐
bochargers; Exploded
view - turbocharger
2 - Switch valve for mechanical
coolant pump - N649-
3 - Tank breather pressure
sensor 1 - G950-
4 - Activated charcoal filter sol‐
enoid valve 1 - N80-
5 - Fuel pressure sender for
low pressure - G410-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; High-
pressure pump; Explo‐
ded view - high-pres‐
sure pump
6 - Charge pressure control
solenoid valve - N75-
7 - Temperature sender for en‐
gine cover panel - G765-
8 - Intake air temperature
sender - G42- / intake manifold
pressure sender - G71-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ;
Charge air system; Ex‐
ploded view - charge air system
9 - Throttle valve module - GX3-
❑ Comprises:
♦ Throttle valve module - J338-
♦ Throttle valve drive for electric throttle - G186-
♦ Throttle valve drive angle sender 1 for electric throttle - G187-
♦ Throttle valve drive angle sender 2 for electric throttle - G188-
❑ Integrated components cannot be renewed separately if defective
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air
system; Exploded view - charge air system

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10 - Charge pressure sender - G31-

❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air
system; Exploded view - charge air system

Overview of fitting locations - 2.9 ltr./3.0 ltr. engine (view from

above), part 2

1 - Overrun air recirculation

valve for bank 1 - N625-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Tur‐
bochargers; Exploded
view - turbocharger
2 - Switch valve for mechanical
coolant pump - N649-
❑ Connection diagram ⇒
Servicing 6-cylinder en‐
gine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-
valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ;
Vacuum system; Con‐
nection diagram - vac‐
uum system
3 - Tank breather pressure
sensor 1 - G950-
4 - Activated charcoal filter sol‐
enoid valve 1 - N80-
5 - Fuel pressure sender for
low pressure - G410-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; High-
pressure pump; Explo‐
ded view - high-pres‐
sure pump
6 - Fuel metering valve - N290-
❑ Integrated in high-pres‐
sure pump
7 - Charge pressure control
solenoid valve - N75-
❑ Connection diagram ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Vacuum
system; Connection diagram - vacuum system
8 - Temperature sender for engine cover panel - G765-
9 - Throttle valve module - J338-
❑ Including throttle valve drive for electric throttle - G186- , throttle valve drive angle sender 1 for electric
throttle - G187- and throttle valve drive angle sender 2 for electric throttle - G188-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air
system; Exploded view - charge air system
10 - Intake manifold pressure sender - G71-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air
system; Exploded view - charge air system

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Overview of fitting locations - 2.9 ltr./3.0 ltr. engine (view from

above), part 3

1 - Temperature sender for en‐

gine temperature regulation -
G694-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cool‐
ant pump/thermostat
assembly; Exploded
view - coolant tempera‐
ture senders
2 - Oil pressure switch - F22-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ; Oil
filter/oil pressure
switches; Exploded
view - oil pressure
switches/oil pressure
control
3 - Oil temperature sender -
G8-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ; Oil
filter/oil pressure
switches; Exploded
view - oil pressure
switches/oil pressure
control
4 - Coolant temperature send‐
er - G62-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cool‐
ant pump/thermostat assembly; Exploded view - coolant temperature senders
5 - Engine outlet coolant temperature sender - G82-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/
thermostat assembly; Exploded view - coolant temperature senders

Overview of fitting locations - 2.9 ltr./3.0 ltr. engine (view from

front)

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1 - Oil pressure sender - G10-

❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ; Oil
filter/oil pressure
switches; Exploded
view - oil pressure
switches/oil pressure
control
2 - Charge pressure sender 2 -
G447-
❑ Exploded view
⇒ “2.1.1 Exploded view
- charge air system
(body end), 2.9 ltr. en‐
gine”, page 183 .
3 - Map-controlled engine cool‐
ing system thermostat - F265-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cool‐
ant pump/thermostat
assembly; Exploded
view - coolant pump/
thermostat
4 - Coolant valve for cylinder
block - N545-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cool‐
ant pump/thermostat
assembly; Exploded
view - coolant tempera‐
ture senders

Overview of fitting locations - 2.9 ltr./3.0 ltr. engine (view from

right)

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1 - Knock sensor 1 - G61-

❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 28 ; Igni‐
tion system; Exploded
view - ignition system
2 - Continued coolant circula‐
tion pump - V51-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cool‐
ant pump/thermostat
assembly; Exploded
view - electric coolant
pump
3 - Inlet cam actuator 1 for cyl‐
inder 2 - F452-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Cyl‐
inder head; Exploded
view - camshaft housing
4 - Inlet cam actuator 1 for cyl‐
inder 3 - F456-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Cyl‐
inder head; Exploded
view - camshaft housing
5 - Hall sender - G40-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 28 ; Ignition system; Exploded view - ignition system
6 - Fuel pressure sender - G247-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Injectors;
Exploded view - fuel rail with injectors
7 - Fuel metering valve - N290-
❑ Integrated in high-pressure pump
8 - Ignition coil 3 with output stage - N291-
❑ With spark plug 3 - Q25-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 28 ; Ignition system;
Exploded view - ignition system
9 - Injector, cylinder 3 - N32-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Injectors;
Exploded view - fuel rail with injectors
10 - Hall sender 3 - G300-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 28 ; Ignition system;
Exploded view - ignition system
11 - Ignition coil 2 with output stage - N127-
❑ With spark plug 2 - Q24-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 28 ; Ignition system;
Exploded view - ignition system

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12 - Injector, cylinder 2 - N31-

❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Injectors;
Exploded view - fuel rail with injectors
13 - Ignition coil 1 with output stage - N70-
❑ With spark plug 1 - Q23-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 28 ; Ignition system;
Exploded view - ignition system
14 - Injector, cylinder 1 - N30-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Injectors;
Exploded view - fuel rail with injectors
15 - Inlet cam actuator 1 for cylinder 1 - F448-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Cylinder head;
Exploded view - camshaft housing

Overview of fitting locations - 2.9 ltr./3.0 ltr. engine (view from left)

1 - Electric compressor with

control unit for electric com‐
pressor - J1123-
❑ 2.9 ltr. engine only
❑ Exploded view
⇒ “1.2 Exploded view -
electric compressor with
control unit for electric
compressor J1123 ”,
page 177
2 - Inlet cam actuator 1 for cyl‐
inder 4 - F460-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Cyl‐
inder head; Exploded
view - camshaft housing
3 - Injector, cylinder 4 - N33-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; In‐
jectors; Exploded view -
fuel rail with injectors
4 - Hall sender 4 - G301-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 28 ; Igni‐
tion system; Exploded
view - ignition system
5 - Ignition coil 4 with output
stage - N292-
❑ With spark plug 4 - Q26-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 28 ; Ignition system; Exploded view - ignition
system

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6 - Injector, cylinder 5 - N83-

❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Injectors;
Exploded view - fuel rail with injectors
7 - Ignition coil 5 with output stage - N323-
❑ With spark plug 5 - Q27-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 28 ; Ignition system;
Exploded view - ignition system
8 - Ignition coil 6 with output stage - N324-
❑ With spark plug 6 - Q28-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 28 ; Ignition system;
Exploded view - ignition system
9 - Injector, cylinder 6 - N84-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Injectors;
Exploded view - fuel rail with injectors
10 - Inlet cam actuator 1 for cylinder 6 - F468-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Cylinder head;
Exploded view - camshaft housing
11 - Hall sender 2 - G163-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 28 ; Ignition system;
Exploded view - ignition system
12 - Inlet cam actuator 1 for cylinder 5 - F464-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Cylinder head;
Exploded view - camshaft housing
13 - Knock sensor 2 - G66-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 28 ; Ignition system;
Exploded view - ignition system
14 - Valve for oil pressure control - N428-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ; Oil filter/oil
pressure switches; Exploded view - oil pressure switches/oil pressure control

Overview of fitting locations - 2.9 ltr./3.0 ltr. engine (view from

rear)

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1 - Camshaft control valve 2 -

N208-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Tim‐
ing chain cover; Explo‐
ded view - timing chain
cover
2 - Exhaust camshaft control
valve 2 - N319-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Tim‐
ing chain cover; Explo‐
ded view - timing chain
cover
3 - Exhaust camshaft control
valve 1 - N318-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Tim‐
ing chain cover; Explo‐
ded view - timing chain
cover
4 - Camshaft control valve 1 -
N205-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Tim‐
ing chain cover; Explo‐
ded view - timing chain
cover
5 - Oil level and oil temperature
sender - G266-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 17 ; Sump/oil pump;
Exploded view - sump/oil pump
6 - Engine speed sender - G28-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 28 ; Ignition system;
Exploded view - ignition system

1.2 Checking fuel system for leaks

All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair instructions ;
Checking fuel system for leaks.

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2 Vacuum system
⇒ “2.1 Connection diagram - vacuum system”, page 218
⇒ “2.2 Checking vacuum system”, page 219

2.1 Connection diagram - vacuum system

⇒ “2.1.1 Connection diagram - vacuum system, vehicles with 2.9
ltr. engine”, page 218
⇒ “2.1.2 Connection diagram - vacuum system, vehicles with 3.0
ltr. engine”, page 218

2.1.1 Connection diagram - vacuum system, vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine

1 - Coolant valve for cylinder

block - N545-
2 - Coolant pump
3 - Switch valve for mechanical
coolant pump - N649-
4 - Vacuum unit
❑ For turbocharger, cylin‐
der bank 1 (right-side)
5 - Vacuum unit
❑ For turbocharger, cylin‐
der bank 2 (left-side)
6 - Charge pressure control
solenoid valve - N75-
7 - Vacuum pump
8 - Vacuum connecting piece
❑ With non-return valve
9 - Electric compressor bypass
flap valve - N731-
10 - Vacuum reservoir
11 - To air pipe
12 - Electric compressor by‐
pass flap

2.1.2 Connection diagram - vacuum system,

vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine
All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Vacuum system; Con‐
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2.2 Checking vacuum system

All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Vacuum system;
Checking vacuum system .

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3 Air cleaner
⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - air cleaner housing”, page 220
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing air cleaner housing”, page 220

3.1 Exploded view - air cleaner housing

1 - Air duct
❑ On lock carrier
❑ Remove any salt depos‐
its or dirt
2 - Mounting
❑ For air cleaner housing
3 - Air cleaner housing
❑ Remove any salt depos‐
its or dirt
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “3.2 Removing and in‐
stalling air cleaner hous‐
ing”, page 220
4 - Air filter element
❑ Use genuine air filter el‐
ement ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue
❑ Change intervals ⇒
Maintenance tables
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ Maintenance ; Book‐
let 450 ; Maintenance;
Air cleaner: renewing fil‐
ter element and clean‐
ing housing
5 - Cover
6 - Air pipe
❑ Observe installation
markings
❑ Tightening torques for
hose clips ⇒ Servicing
6-cylinder engine, 2.9
ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air
system; Exploded view - hose connections for charge air system
7 - Air duct
❑ Remove any salt deposits or dirt
8 - Bolt
❑ 3.5 Nm

3.2 Removing and installing air cleaner

housing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Silicone-free lubricant

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Removing
– Remove engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine cover panel;
Removing and installing engine cover panel .
– Remove lock carrier cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover .
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach air duct -1-.

– Release hose clip -2- and detach air pipe.

– Lift off air cleaner housing -1- and detach.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• The air cleaner housing must always be clean.
• Use silicone-free lubricant when fitting air hoses.
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
– Check for salt residue and dirt in air pipe (engine intake side).
– Check air duct leading from lock carrier to air cleaner housing
for dirt and leaves.
– Install engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9
ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine cover panel;
Removing and installing engine cover panel .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - air cleaner housing”, page 220
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view - hose con‐
nections for charge air system
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front);
Exploded view - bumper cover

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4 Intake manifold
⇒ “4.1 Exploded view - intake manifold”, page 222
⇒ “4.2 Removing and installing intake manifold”, page 222
⇒ “4.3 Removing and installing throttle valve module GX3 ”, page
222

4.1 Exploded view - intake manifold

All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Intake manifold; Ex‐
ploded view - intake manifold .

4.2 Removing and installing intake manifold

Removing intake manifold (cylinder bank 1, right-side)
– Remove engine support (right-side) ⇒ page 76 .
– Remove air cleaner housing ⇒ page 220 .
– Remove bracket for alternator ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley
end); Removing and installing bracket for ancillaries .
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Intake manifold;
Removing and installing intake manifold .
Removing intake manifold (cylinder bank 2, left-side)
– Remove engine mounting (left-side) ⇒ page 58 .
– 2.9 ltr. engine: Remove electric compressor ⇒ page 180 .
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Intake manifold;
Removing and installing intake manifold .
Installing
Additional work:
– Install bracket for alternator ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9
ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley
end); Removing and installing bracket for ancillaries .
– Install air cleaner housing ⇒ page 220 .
– Install engine support ⇒ page 76 .
– 2.9 ltr. engine: Install electric compressor ⇒ page 180 .
– Install engine mountings ⇒ page 58 .

4.3 Removing and installing throttle valve

module - GX3-
Removing
– Remove engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine cover panel;
Removing and installing engine cover panel .

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– 3.0 ltr. engine: Unplug electrical connector -3- for charge pres‐
sure sender - G31- .
– Move clear coolant bleeder line -2-.
– Release hose clip -1-, detach air pipe and tie up to left side.

– Unplug electrical connector -1-.

– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach throttle valve module -
GX3- .
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew oil seals after removing.
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
– Install engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9
ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine cover panel;
Removing and installing engine cover panel .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view - charge air
system

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5 Injectors
⇒ “5.1 Exploded view - fuel rail with injectors”, page 224
⇒ “5.2 Removing and installing fuel rail”, page 224

5.1 Exploded view - fuel rail with injectors

All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Injectors; Exploded view
- fuel rail with injectors .

5.2 Removing and installing fuel rail

Removing fuel rail for cylinder bank 2 (left-side)
– Remove throttle valve module
⇒ “4.3 Removing and installing throttle valve module GX3 ”,
page 222 .
– Remove engine control unit - J623-
⇒ “9.2 Removing and installing engine/motor control unit J623
”, page 231 .
– Take electrical connectors -3 and 4- out of bracket and move
electrical wiring -1- clear.
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach bracket -2- for engine con‐
trol unit - J623- .
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Injectors; Re‐
moving and installing fuel rail .
Installing
Additional work:
– Install engine control unit - J623-
⇒ “9.2 Removing and installing engine/motor control unit J623
”, page 231 .
– Install throttle valve module
⇒ “4.3 Removing and installing throttle valve module GX3 ”,
page 222 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “9.1 Exploded view - engine control unit”, page 231

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6 Senders and sensors

⇒ “6.1 Exploded view - actuator for structure-borne sound and
control unit for structure-borne sound”, page 225
⇒ “6.2 Exploded view - pressure differential sender”, page 226
⇒ “6.3 Removing and installing actuator for structure-borne sound
R214 ”, page 226
⇒ “6.4 Removing and installing control unit for structure-borne
sound J869 ”, page 226
⇒ “6.5 Removing and installing intake air temperature sender
G42 / intake manifold pressure sender G71 ”, page 227
⇒ “6.6 Removing and installing fuel pressure sender G247 ”, page
227
⇒ “6.7 Removing and installing fuel pressure sender for low pres‐
sure G410 ”, page 227
⇒ “6.8 Removing and installing pressure differential sender”, page
227

6.1 Exploded view - actuator for structure-borne sound and control unit for
structure-borne sound

1 - Actuator for structure-borne

sound - R214-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “6.3 Removing and in‐
stalling actuator for
structure-borne sound
R214 ”, page 226
2 - Nut
❑ 5 Nm
3 - Control unit for structure-
borne sound - J869-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “6.4 Removing and in‐
stalling control unit for
structure-borne sound
J869 ”, page 226
4 - Nut
❑ 3 Nm

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6.2 Exploded view - pressure differential

sender
Vehicles with particulate filter
All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Senders and sensors ;
Exploded view - pressure differential sender.

6.3 Removing and installing actuator for

structure-borne sound - R214-
Removing
– Detach plenum chamber cover from right side of windscreen
⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Bulkhead;
Removing and installing plenum chamber cover . Wiper arms
remain installed.
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Remove nut -arrow- and detach actuator for structure-borne
sound - R214- -item 2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Install plenum chamber cover ⇒ General body repairs, exte‐
rior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Bulkhead; Removing and installing plenum
chamber cover .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “6.1 Exploded view - actuator for structure-borne sound and
control unit for structure-borne sound”, page 225

6.4 Removing and installing control unit for

structure-borne sound - J869-
Removing
– Unfasten rear section of wheel housing liner (front left) and
press towards front ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.
66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner
(front) .
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Unscrew nuts -arrows- and detach control unit for structure-
borne sound - J869- .
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “6.1 Exploded view - actuator for structure-borne sound and
control unit for structure-borne sound”, page 225
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing
liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front)

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6.5 Removing and installing intake air tem‐

perature sender - G42- / intake manifold
pressure sender - G71-
Removing
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
– Unscrew bolt -1- and pull intake air temperature sender -
G42- / intake manifold pressure sender - G71- out of air pipe
(top).
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew O-ring after removal.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view - charge air
system

6.6 Removing and installing fuel pressure

sender - G247-
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Senders and sensors;
Removing and installing fuel pressure sender - G247- .

6.7 Removing and installing fuel pressure

sender for low pressure - G410-
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Senders and sensors ;
Removing and installing fuel pressure sender for low pressure -
G410- .

6.8 Removing and installing pressure differ‐

ential sender
Vehicles with particulate filter
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Senders and sensors ;
Removing and installing pressure differential sender.

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7 High-pressure pump
⇒ “7.1 Exploded view - high-pressure pump”, page 228
⇒ “7.2 Removing and installing high-pressure pump”, page 228
⇒ “7.3 Removing and installing high-pressure pipe”, page 228

7.1 Exploded view - high-pressure pump

All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; High-pressure pump;
Exploded view - high-pressure pump .

7.2 Removing and installing high-pressure

pump
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; High-pressure pump;
Removing and installing high-pressure pump .

7.3 Removing and installing high-pressure

pipe
⇒ “7.3.1 Removing high-pressure pipe (right-side)”, page 228
⇒ “7.3.2 Removing high-pressure pipe (rear)”, page 228
⇒ “7.3.3 Installing high-pressure pipe”, page 228

7.3.1 Removing high-pressure pipe (right-

side)
Removing
– Remove engine cover panel and heat shield ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ;
Engine cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover
panel .
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; High-pressure
pump; Removing and installing high-pressure pipe .
Installing
Additional work:
– Install heat shield and engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cyl‐
inder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine
cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover panel .

7.3.2 Removing high-pressure pipe (rear)

All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; High-pressure pump;
Removing and installing high-pressure pipe .

7.3.3 Installing high-pressure pipe

All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; High-pressure pump;
Removing and installing high-pressure pipe .

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8 Lambda probe
⇒ “8.1 Exploded view - Lambda probe”, page 229
⇒ “8.2 Removing and installing Lambda probe”, page 229

8.1 Exploded view - Lambda probe

All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Lambda probe; Explo‐
ded view - Lambda probe .

8.2 Removing and installing Lambda probe

⇒ “8.2.1 Removing and installing Lambda probe - vehicles with
2.9 ltr. engine”, page 229
⇒ “8.2.2 Removing and installing Lambda probe - vehicles with
3.0 ltr. engine”, page 230

8.2.1 Removing and installing Lambda probe

- vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine
Removing Lambda probe 1 before catalytic converter - GX10- /
Lambda probe 1 after catalytic converter - GX7-
– Remove air cleaner housing
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing air cleaner housing”,
page 220 .
Removing Lambda probe 2 before catalytic converter - GX11- /
Lambda probe 2 after catalytic converter - GX8-
– Remove engine control unit - J623-
⇒ “9.2 Removing and installing engine/motor control unit J623
”, page 231 .
– Take electrical connectors -3 and 4- out of bracket and move
electrical wiring -1- clear.
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach bracket -2- for engine con‐
trol unit - J623- .

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Lambda probe 2 before catalytic converter - GX11-

– Release hose clips -1, 3- and detach air hose.
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Lambda probe;
Removing and installing Lambda probe .
Installing
Additional work:
– If removed previously, install air cleaner housing
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing air cleaner housing”,
page 220 .
– If removed previously, install engine control unit - J623-
⇒ “9.2 Removing and installing engine/motor control unit J623
”, page 231 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “9.1 Exploded view - engine control unit”, page 231
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view - hose con‐
nections for charge air system

8.2.2 Removing and installing Lambda probe

- vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine
Removing
– Remove air cleaner housing ⇒ page 220 .
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Lambda probe;
Removing and installing Lambda probe .
Installing
Additional work:
– Install air cleaner housing ⇒ page 220 .

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9 Engine control unit

⇒ “9.1 Exploded view - engine control unit”, page 231
⇒ “9.2 Removing and installing engine/motor control unit J623 ”,
page 231

9.1 Exploded view - engine control unit

1 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
2 - Mounting bracket
❑ For engine control unit -
J623-
3 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
4 - Engine control unit - J623-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 231
❑ After renewal, perform
adaptions listed in Gui‐
ded Function “0001 -
Engine mechanics func‐
tions” ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
nostic tester
5 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm

9.2 Removing and installing engine/motor

control unit - J623-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester
Removing
If engine control unit - J623- is to be renewed, adaption values
must be read out:
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester , switch on ignition and se‐
lect Replace engine control module in Guided func-
tions mode.

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– Unplug electrical connectors -1, 2-.

– Release catches -arrows- and detach engine control unit -
J623- -item 3-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– If engine control unit - J623- was renewed, perform adaptions
listed in Guided Function “0001 - Engine mechanics functions”
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “9.1 Exploded view - engine control unit”, page 231

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26 – Exhaust system
1 Exhaust pipes/silencers
⇒ “1.1 Exploded view - silencers”, page 233
⇒ “1.2 Removing and installing front silencers”, page 235
⇒ “1.3 Separating exhaust pipes/silencers”, page 236
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing silencers”, page 237
⇒ “1.5 Stress-free alignment of exhaust system”, page 239
⇒ “1.6 Checking exhaust system for leaks”, page 240

1.1 Exploded view - silencers

1 - Clamps (rear)
❑ For separate replace‐
ment of centre and rear
silencers
❑ Installation position
⇒ Fig. ““Installation po‐
sition of rear clamps”“ ,
page 235
❑ Before tightening, align
exhaust system so it is
free of stress
⇒ “1.5 Stress-free align‐
ment of exhaust sys‐
tem”, page 239
❑ Tighten screw connec‐
tions evenly to 23 Nm
2 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque ⇒
Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 42 ;
Subframe; Exploded
view - subframe
3 - Bracket
4 - Mounting
❑ Renew if damaged
❑ Red-coloured mounting
must be renewed after it
has been pulled off
❑ Align exhaust system so
it is free of stress
⇒ “1.5 Stress-free align‐
ment of exhaust sys‐
tem”, page 239
5 - Bolt
❑ 20 Nm
6 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Underbody trim; Exploded view -
underbody struts
7 - Centre silencer
❑ Combined in one unit with rear silencers as original equipment. Can be renewed separately for repair
purposes

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❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 237

❑ Cutting point ⇒ page 236
❑ Align exhaust system so it is free of stress ⇒ page 239
8 - Front silencer (right-side)
❑ With flexible joint; do not bend flexible joint more than 10° – otherwise it can be damaged
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 235
❑ Align exhaust system so it is free of stress ⇒ page 239
9 - Gasket
❑ Renew after removing
10 - Nut
❑ Renew after removing
❑ Coat threads with high-temperature paste; for high-temperature paste refer to ⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue
❑ 23 Nm
11 - Bolt
❑ 20 Nm
12 - Mounting
❑ Renew if damaged
❑ Red-coloured mounting must be renewed after it has been pulled off
❑ Check preload ⇒ “1.5 Stress-free alignment of exhaust system”, page 239
13 - Clamp (front)
❑ Installation position ⇒ page 235
❑ Push onto front silencer as far as stop
❑ Before tightening, align exhaust system so it is free of stress ⇒ page 239
❑ Tighten screw connections evenly to 23 Nm
14 - Mounting
❑ Renew if damaged
❑ Red-coloured mounting must be renewed after it has been pulled off
❑ Align exhaust system so it is free of stress ⇒ page 239
15 - Mounting
❑ Renew if damaged
❑ Red-coloured mounting must be renewed after it has been pulled off
❑ Align exhaust system so it is free of stress ⇒ page 239
16 - Bracket
17 - Mounting
❑ Renew if damaged
❑ Red-coloured mounting must be renewed after it has been pulled off
❑ Check preload ⇒ “1.5 Stress-free alignment of exhaust system”, page 239
18 - Mounting
❑ Renew if damaged
❑ Red-coloured mounting must be renewed after it has been pulled off
❑ Check preload ⇒ “1.5 Stress-free alignment of exhaust system”, page 239
19 - Bolt
❑ 20 Nm
20 - Rear silencer
❑ Combined in one unit with centre silencer as original equipment. Can be renewed separately for repair
purposes
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 237

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❑ Cutting point ⇒ page 236

❑ Align exhaust system so it is free of stress ⇒ page 239
21 - Bracket
22 - Mounting
❑ Renew if damaged
❑ Red-coloured mounting must be renewed after it has been pulled off
❑ Align exhaust system so it is free of stress ⇒ page 239
23 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 42 ; Subframe; Exploded view - subframe

Installation position of front clamps

– Install clamps so that the bolt ends do not protrude beyond
bottom of clamp.
• Installation position: bolted connections face outwards.
• Angle -α- = 45°

Installation position of rear clamps

– Install clamps so that the bolt ends do not protrude beyond
bottom of clamp.
• Installation position: bolted connections face outwards.

1.2 Removing and installing front silencers

Removing
– Remove tunnel cross-piece (front) ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Underbody trim; Exploded view - un‐
derbody struts .
Front silencer (left-side):
– Remove nuts -arrows-.

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Front silencer (right-side):

– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise
insulation .
– Remove engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine cover panel;
Removing and installing engine cover panel .
– Remove nuts -arrows-.

Both sides:
– Remove bolts -arrows-.

– Loosen clamp -arrow- and push towards rear.

NOTICE
Risk of damage to flexible joint if handled incorrectly.
– Do not bend flexible joint more than 10°.
– Install flexible joint so that it is not under tension.

– Detach front silencer.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew gasket and self-locking nuts after removal.
– Align the exhaust system so it is free of stress ⇒ page 239 .
– Install engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9
ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine cover panel;
Removing and installing engine cover panel .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1 Exploded view - silencers”, page 233
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insula‐
tion; Exploded view - noise insulation
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Underbody
trim; Exploded view - underbody struts

1.3 Separating exhaust pipes/silencers

♦ The connecting pipe can be cut through at the cutting point in
order to renew the centre or rear silencer separately.
♦ The cutting point is marked by an indentation on the circum‐
ference of the exhaust pipe.
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Chain pipe cutter - VAS 6254-

Procedure
– Cut through exhaust pipes at right angles at the positions
marked -arrows- using chain pipe cutter - VAS 6254- .

– Position centre of clamps -arrows- over cutting point and tight‐

en nuts ⇒ page 235 .
– Align the exhaust system so it is free of stress ⇒ page 239 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1 Exploded view - silencers”, page 233

1.4 Removing and installing silencers

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931-

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♦ Gearbox support - T10337-

Removing
– Remove tunnel cross-piece (front and rear) ⇒ General body
repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Underbody trim; Exploded view
- underbody struts .
– Remove diagonal struts (optional equipment) ⇒ General body
repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Underbody trim; Exploded view
- underbody struts . Tighten bolts for subframe to specified
torque without turning further through specified angle ⇒ Run‐
ning gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive; Rep. gr. 42 ;
Subframe; Exploded view - subframe .
– Release clamps -1 and 2- and push to rear.

– Fit gearbox support - T10337- onto engine and gearbox jack

- VAS 6931- and position underneath subframe.

CAUTION
Risk of accident if vehicle is lowered or raised when engine and
gearbox jack is positioned underneath
– Never raise or lower the vehicle when the engine and gear‐
box jack is underneath it.
– Never leave the engine and gearbox jack under the vehicle
for longer than necessary.

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CAUTION
Risk of accident caused by weight of silencers.
– Perform the following work with the assistance of a second
mechanic.

– Disengage rubber mounting -arrow-.

NOTICE
Risk of damage to thread if an impact driver (or similar) is used.
– When screwing in bolts, fit them manually and perform the
first few turns by hand.
– Do not use an impact driver to loosen or tighten bolts.

– Unscrew bolts -2, 3 and 4- and remove silencer -1-.

– Tighten bolts -2 and 4- for subframe to specified torque without
turning further through specified angle ⇒ Running gear, front-
wheel drive and four-wheel drive; Rep. gr. 42 ; Subframe;
Exploded view - subframe .
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Red-coloured mounting must be renewed after it has been
pulled off
– Align the exhaust system so it is free of stress ⇒ page 239 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1 Exploded view - silencers”, page 233
♦ ⇒ Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive; Rep.
gr. 42 ; Subframe; Exploded view - subframe
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Underbody
trim; Exploded view - underbody struts

1.5 Stress-free alignment of exhaust system

Procedure
• The exhaust system must be aligned when it is cool.
– Unfasten clamps -1, 2-.

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– Push exhaust system towards front of vehicle -arrow- so that

mounting for silencer is preloaded by -a- = 10 ± 2 mm.
– Position clamp at front ⇒ page 235 and tighten bolted con‐
nections evenly.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1 Exploded view - silencers”, page 233

1.6 Checking exhaust system for leaks

All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 26 ; Exhaust pipes/silencers;
Checking exhaust system for leaks .

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2 Emission control system

⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - emission control system”, page 241
⇒ “2.2 Removing and installing catalytic converter”, page 245

2.1 Exploded view - emission control sys‐

tem
⇒ “2.1.1 Exploded view - emission control system, vehicles with
2.9 ltr. engine”, page 241
⇒ “2.1.2 Exploded view - emission control system, 3.0 ltr. engine
with catalytic converter”, page 242
⇒ “2.1.3 Exploded view - emission control system, 3.0 ltr. engine
with particulate filter”, page 244

2.1.1 Exploded view - emission control system, vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine

1 - Turbocharger
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Tur‐
bochargers; Exploded
view - turbocharger
2 - Lambda probe 1 before cat‐
alytic converter - GX10-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ;
Lambda probe; Explo‐
ded view - Lambda
probe
3 - Seal
❑ Renew after removing
4 - Screw-type clip
❑ Renew after removing
❑ Installation position
⇒ Fig. ““Installation po‐
sition of screw-type clips
for catalytic convert‐
ers”“ , page 242
❑ 7 Nm
5 - Lambda probe 1 after cata‐
lytic converter - GX7-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ;
Lambda probe; Explo‐
ded view - Lambda
probe
6 - Catalytic converter
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “2.2.1 Removing and installing catalytic converters - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 245

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Installation position of screw-type clips for catalytic converters

• Angle -α- = 90° ± 15°.

Mounting components
1- Spacer sleeve
2- Compression spring
3- Washer
4- Bolt, 23 Nm
5- Bolt, 23 Nm
6- Spacer sleeve
7- Buffer
8- Retainer
9- Spacer sleeve

2.1.2 Exploded view - emission control system, 3.0 ltr. engine with catalytic con‐
verter

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1 - Screw-type clip
❑ Renew after removing
❑ Installation position
⇒ Fig. ““Installation po‐
sition of screw-type clip
for catalytic converter”“ ,
page 243
❑ 7 Nm
2 - Seal
❑ Renew after removing
3 - Turbocharger
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 21 ; Tur‐
bochargers; Exploded
view - turbocharger
4 - Lambda probe 1 before cat‐
alytic converter - GX10-
❑ Comprises:
♦ Lambda probe - G39-
♦ Lambda probe heater -
Z19-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Serv‐
icing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve
TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ;
Lambda probe; Explo‐
ded view - Lambda
probe
5 - Catalytic converter
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 245
6 - Lambda probe 1 after catalytic converter - GX7-
❑ Comprises:
♦ Lambda probe after catalytic converter - G130-
♦ Lambda probe 1 heater after catalytic converter - Z29-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Lambda probe;
Exploded view - Lambda probe

Installation position of screw-type clip for catalytic converter

• Angle -α- = 90° ± 15°.

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2.1.3 Exploded view - emission control system, 3.0 ltr. engine with particulate filter

1 - Particulate filter
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 249
2 - Clip
❑ Renew after removing
❑ Installation position
⇒ page 245
❑ 7 Nm
3 - Seal
❑ Renew after removing
4 - Exhaust gas temperature
sender 3 - G495-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-
valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 26 ;
Exhaust gas tempera‐
ture control; Removing
and installing exhaust
gas temperature sender
3 G495
5 - Lambda probe 1 after cata‐
lytic converter - GX7-
❑ Consists of:
♦ Lambda probe after catalyt‐
ic converter - G130-
♦ Lambda probe 1 heater af‐
ter catalytic converter -
Z29-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-
valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ;
Lambda probe; Remov‐
ing and installing Lambda probe
6 - Gaskets
❑ Renew after removing
❑ 2x
7 - Front silencer
❑ Right-side
❑ Exploded view ⇒ page 233
8 - Nuts
❑ Renew after removing
❑ 6x
❑ 23 Nm
9 - Front silencer
❑ Left-side
❑ Exploded view ⇒ page 233
10 - Line
❑ Bottom
❑ For differential pressure sender for particulate filter - G1037-

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sensors; Exploded view - pressure differential sender
11 - Line
❑ Top
❑ For differential pressure sender for particulate filter - G1037-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 24 ; Senders and
sensors; Exploded view - pressure differential sender

Installation position of screw-type clip for particulate filter

• Angle -α- = 90° ± 15°

2.2 Removing and installing catalytic con‐

verter
⇒ “2.2.1 Removing and installing catalytic converters - vehicles
with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 245
⇒ “2.2.2 Removing and installing catalytic converter - vehicles
with 3.0 ltr. engine”, page 247

2.2.1 Removing and installing catalytic con‐

verters - vehicles with 2.9 ltr. engine
Removing
– Remove engine cover panel and heat shield ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ;
Engine cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover
panel .
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insula‐
tion .
– Remove plenum chamber partition panel ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Bulkhead; Removing and instal‐
ling plenum chamber partition panel .
Catalytic converter (left-side):
– Remove nuts -1- and -arrows- for front silencer (left-side).

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– Loosen Lambda probe 2 after catalytic converter - GX8-

-item 2- half a turn and move electrical wire clear at cylinder
head.

– Release screw-type clip -2-, detach catalytic converter care‐

fully and remove it from Lambda probe.
• Electrical wire for Lambda probe must not be twisted.

Catalytic converter (right-side):

– Remove air cleaner housing ⇒ page 220 .
– Unscrew nuts -arrows- for front silencer (right-side).

– Loosen Lambda probe 1 after catalytic converter - GX7-

-item 1- half a turn and move electrical wire clear at cylinder
head.

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– Release screw-type clip -1-, detach catalytic converter care‐

fully and remove it from Lambda probe.
• Electrical wire for Lambda probe must not be twisted.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew seals and screw-type clips after removing.
– If removed previously, install plenum chamber partition panel
⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Bulkhead;
Removing and installing plenum chamber partition panel .
– If removed previously, install air cleaner housing
⇒ page 220 .
– Install heat shield and engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cyl‐
inder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine
cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover panel .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1 Exploded view - silencers”, page 233
♦ ⇒ “2.1.1 Exploded view - emission control system, vehicles
with 2.9 ltr. engine”, page 241
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 24 ; Lambda probe; Exploded view - Lambda probe
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insula‐
tion; Exploded view - noise insulation

2.2.2 Removing and installing catalytic con‐

verter - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

Removing
– Remove engine cover panel and heat shield ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ;
Engine cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover
panel .
– Remove air cleaner housing ⇒ page 220 .
– Remove plenum chamber partition panel ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Bulkhead; Removing and instal‐
ling plenum chamber partition panel .
– Remove coolant pipe on gearbox (top) ⇒ page 142 and detach
heat shield.

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– Release hose clips and detach coolant hoses -A, B- from con‐
nections on heat exchanger for heating system.
– Move coolant hoses clear to one side.

– Lift retaining clip -3-, detach coolant line and move it clear.
– Release hose clip -4- and detach coolant hose.
– Release fasteners -arrows- and press coolant expansion tank
-1- slightly to one side.

– Unplug electrical connector -1- for Lambda probe 1 after cat‐

alytic converter - GX7- and move wiring clear.

– Unscrew nuts -arrows- for front silencer (right-side).

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– Lift retaining clip -arrow- and disconnect coolant hose.

– Release screw-type clip -2- and carefully guide out catalytic

converter -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew seals, gaskets, screw-type clip and self-locking nuts
after removal.
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
– Connect coolant line with plug-in connector
⇒ Fig. ““Connecting coolant hose with plug-in connector”“ ,
page 150 .
– Install coolant pipe on top of gearbox
⇒ “3.2.12 Removing and installing coolant pipe (top) on gear‐
box”, page 142 .
– Install air cleaner housing
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing air cleaner housing”,
page 220 .
– Install heat shield and engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cyl‐
inder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine
cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover panel .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1 Exploded view - silencers”, page 233
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - emission control system”, page 241
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Bulkhead;
Exploded view - plenum chamber partition panel

2.3 Removing and installing particulate filter

3.0 ltr. engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931-

♦ Gearbox support - T10337-

Removing
– Remove engine cover panel and heat shield ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ;
Engine cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover
panel .
– Remove air cleaner housing ⇒ page 220 .
– Remove plenum chamber partition panel ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Bulkhead; Removing and instal‐
ling plenum chamber partition panel .
– Remove small coolant pipe (rear right) ⇒ page 139 .
– Remove camshaft control valve 1 - N205- and exhaust cam‐
shaft control valve 1 - N318- ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 15 ; Valve gear; Re‐
moving and installing camshaft control valve 1 - N205- .
– Remove subframe shield (top section, left and right) ⇒ Run‐
ning gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Subframe; Removing
and installing subframe shield .
– Remove bolt -1-.
– Detach universal joint -2- from steering rack -3-.

CAUTION
The exhaust system can become extremely hot. This can cause
injuries.
Danger of burns to hands and other parts of the body.
– Allow exhaust system to cool down.

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– Remove bolts -1-.

Note

As a result of the design, two nuts -1- are covered by the front
silencer -3-.

– Remove six nuts -1-.

– Remove bolts -2-.
– Detach front silencers (left and right) -3- from particulate filter
-4-.

– Unscrew bolts -1- and take out bracket -2-.

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– Remove bolts -1-.

– Unscrew nut -2- and remove subframe cross brace -3-.

– Attach engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- -2- to gearbox

support - T10337- -1-.
– Position gearbox support - T10337- -1- with engine and gear‐
box jack - VAS 6931- -2- under gearbox -3-.
– Raise gearbox -3- slightly.
– Loosen bolts -4-.
• Leave screwed in by at least three turns.
– Lower gearbox -3- in direction of -arrow-.
– Move engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- -1- with gearbox
support - T10337- -2- to one side.

– Take electrical connectors -1- and -2- out of brackets.

– Unplug electrical connectors -1- and -2-.

– Unplug electrical connector -1-.

– Remove bolts -2-.
– Move bracket -3- clear.

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– Unscrew bolt -1- far enough so that clamp -2- can be opened.
– Open clip -2- and remove it.
– Pull out particulate filter -3- as far as possible and prop it up.

– Position engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- -1- with gearbox
support - T10337- -2- under gearbox -3-.
– Lift gearbox -3- in direction of -arrow- until it reaches installa‐
tion position.
– Hand-tighten bolts -4-.
– Lower gearbox -3-.
– Move engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- -1- with gearbox
support - T10337- -2- to one side.

– Take out particulate filter -1-

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1 Exploded view - silencers”, page 233
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - emission control system”, page 241
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 24 ; Senders and sensors; Exploded view - pressure
differential sender
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insula‐
tion; Exploded view - noise insulation

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3 Exhaust gas temperature control

All procedures and components can be found in ⇒ Servicing 6-
cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 26 ; Exhaust
gas temperature control .

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28 – Ignition system
1 Ignition system
⇒ “1.1 Exploded view - ignition system”, page 255
⇒ “1.2 Removing and installing ignition coils with output stages”,
page 255
⇒ “1.3 Removing and installing knock sensor 1 G61 ”,
page 256
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing Hall senders”, page 256
⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing engine speed sender G28 ”, page
257

1.1 Exploded view - ignition system

All components are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 28 ; Ignition system; Ex‐
ploded view - ignition system .

1.2 Removing and installing ignition coils

with output stages
Removing ignition coil for cylinder 1
– Release hose clips -arrows- and detach air pipe -1-.

– Unplug electrical connectors:

1 - For camshaft control valve 1 - N205-
3 - For ignition coils
5 - For Hall sender - G40-
– Remove bolts -4- and move earth wires clear.
– Detach wiring duct -2- from ball studs and press to one side.

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Removing ignition coils for cylinders 4, 5, 6

– Remove engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine cover panel;
Removing and installing engine cover panel .
– Detach engine control unit - J623- from bracket and press
slightly to side
⇒ “9.2 Removing and installing engine/motor control unit J623
”, page 231 .
– Release retainer -arrow-, detach wiring duct -1- from ball studs
and press to one side. If necessary, move electrical wiring
harness clear.
– Unplug electrical connectors -2-.
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 28 ; Ignition system;
Removing and installing ignition coils with output stages .
Installing
Additional work:
– Install engine control unit - J623-
⇒ “9.2 Removing and installing engine/motor control unit J623
”, page 231 .
– Install engine cover panel ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9
ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine cover panel;
Removing and installing engine cover panel .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI;
Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view - hose con‐
nections for charge air system
♦ Earth wires ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding
and Fitting locations

1.3 Removing and installing knock sensor 1

- G61-
Procedure applies to knock sensor 1 - G61- and knock sensor 2
- G66- .
Removing
– Remove corresponding engine support ⇒ page 76 .
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 28 ; Ignition system;
Removing and installing knock sensor 1 - G61- .
Installing
Additional work:
– Install engine support ⇒ page 76 .

1.4 Removing and installing Hall senders

Removing Hall sender - G40- (inlet camshaft)
– Remove air cleaner housing
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing air cleaner housing”,
page 220 .
All further procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder
engine, 2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 28 ; Ignition system;
Removing and installing Hall senders .

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Installing
Additional work:
– Install air cleaner housing
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing air cleaner housing”,
page 220 .

1.5 Removing and installing engine speed

sender - G28-
All procedures are described in ⇒ Servicing 6-cylinder engine,
2.9 ltr., 3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI; Rep. gr. 28 ; Ignition system; Re‐
moving and installing engine speed sender - G28- .

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