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EGR Motor -V338-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removal

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Fig 1: Removing Engine Cover
GWWA10-11000Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Carefully pull the engine cover off the 4 bolts one after the other -arrows-.

-- Remove the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Switch-Over Valve -N345- -arrow- from the bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying EGR Cooler Switch-Over Valve -N345- -Arrow- And Bracket
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Vehicles through 05/2010: 

Fig 3: Locating The Clamp -Arrow- And Remove The Coolant Hose.
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-- Briefly open the coolant reservoir cap to reduce the residual pressure in the coolant system.

-- Loosen the clamp -arrow- and remove the coolant hose.

-- Seal any open lines and connections with a clean plug from the Engine Bung Set VAS 6122.

All vehicles: 

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts -Arrows- And EGR Motor
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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

-- Remove the screws -arrows- and remove the EGR Motor -V338-.