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– Fit clamps so that ends of bolts do not protrude beyond bottom
of clamp.
• Bolt connections face one another.
– Align exhaust system so it is free of stress
1.3
Removing and installing exhaust pipes
(left-side)
Removing
• Engine removed and in position on scissor-type assembly
platform - VAS 6131 A- with gearbox attached.
Note
♦
Fit all heat shields and heat insulation sleeves in the original
positions when installing.
♦
All cable ties which are released or cut open when removing
must be fitted in the same position when installing.
– Take electrical connector -1- for Lambda probe 3 after catalytic
converter - G287- out of bracket and unplug it.
Note
Ignore items marked -2- and -arrows-.
– Remove bracket for electrical connectors -1 ... 4- for Lambda
probes from subframe -arrow-.
– Take electrical connectors -1- for Lambda probe 4 after cata‐
lytic converter - G288- and -2- for Lambda probe 3 - G285-
(before catalytic converter) out of bracket on gearbox and
unplug.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
10-cylinder direct petrol injection engine (5.2 ltr. 4-valve), mechanics - Edition 10.2013
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Rep. gr.26 - Exhaust system