Left Intermediate Pipe, Removing And Installing: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Audi Q7, 2010 Audi Q7, and 2009 Audi Q7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Remove the primary catalytic converter. Refer to PRIMARY CATALYTIC CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the rear coolant pipe. Refer to REAR COOLANT PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the exhaust gas recirculation auxiliary cooler. Refer to EGR AUXILIARY COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -3- and -4- and remove the exhaust gas recirculation pipes.

Fig 1: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Pipes And Bolts

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NOTE:

Bolts -1- and -2- were already removed.

-- Remove the air guide hose by loosening the hose clamps -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Charge Air Hose Clamps -Arrows- And Hose

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-- Remove the screws and nuts -arrows- and remove the left intermediate pipe.

Fig 3: Identifying Nuts And Bolts -Arrows-

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