Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor, Removing And Installing, AWD Vehicles: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi Q3 and 2023 Audi Q3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Follow the safety precautions when working on the exhaust system. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING ON EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Preliminary work may be required depending on the model. Refer to EXHAUST TEMPERATURE REGULATION COMPONENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Loosen the left center underbody trim panel toward the exhaust system and push slightly downward. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .
Version 1:
-- Remove the connectors -1 and 2- from the bracket and disconnect them, and then free up the wire.
Version 2:
-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- and remove them from the bracket.
-- Free up the wire by loosening the fastening element -arrow-.
Continuation for All:
-- Remove the pre-particulate filter temperature sensor -arrow-.
-- Remove the post-particulate filter temperature sensor -arrow-.