Intake Manifold, Removing And Installing, 2.9L Engine: Removing

-- Pay attention to the repair information. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Audi A4/A5, Q5:

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Loosen the hose clamp -right arrow-, and remove the air duct hose -1-.

Audi A6/A7 

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-. Remove the air duct -1-.

-- Loosen the hose clamp -right arrow-, and remove the air duct hose -1-.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

All: 

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Disconnect the connector and free up the wiring harness.

1. For the Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor 2 -G764-
2. For the Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor 1 -G763-

-- Remove the oil filter element (refer to ENGINE OIL ) and cover the opening with a clean cleaning cloth.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the crankcase ventilation hose -2- by pressing the release buttons on both sides.

-- Free up the intake manifold -1-.

-- Remove the crankcase ventilation hose -arrows- by pressing the release buttons on both sides.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the intake manifold.