Plenum Chamber E-Box, Removing and Installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9 from Fiber Optic Plier Repair Set VAS 6223
Removing
Note. All cable ties opened or cut during engine removal must be reinstalled at the same locations during installation.
- With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground (GND) wire --> «Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting»(/audi/a8/d3-2005-2007/remont/cruise-control-systems/#electrical-equipment__battery-disconnecting-and-connecting) .
- Remove glove compartment --> «68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT»(/audi/a8/d3-2005-2007/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#body-interior) .
- Fold back floor carpet.
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- Remove bolts - arrows - and remove Front Information Display Control Head Control Module J523.
- Disconnect electrical connectors - 1 - and - 3 -.
- Disconnect harness connector - 2 - for fiber-optic cable.
- Seal open wiring harness fiber optic connector - 2 - with Wiring Harness Connector Protective Cap VAS 6223/9 - item 1 -.
Note. Protective cap prevents contamination of or mechanical damage to end face of fiber optic cable which would impair signal transmission.
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- Unclip retainers - arrows - and detach Level Control System Control Module J197.
- Disconnect connectors.
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- Detach insulating mat behind Level Control System Control Module J197
- Remove nuts - arrows - and detach cover.
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- Remove nuts - arrows -.
- Remove rubber seal - 1 - on plenum chamber covers.
- Remove plenum chamber covers - 2 - and - 3 -.
- Remove dust and pollen filter --> «87 - AIR CONDITIONING»(/audi/a8/d3-2005-2007/remont/ac-compressor/#heating-air-conditioning) .
Note. Cover air duct at air conditioner housing with clean cloth to stop anything falling in.
- Remove wiper arms --> «Windshield Wiper Arms, Removing and Installing»(/audi/a8/d3-2005-2007/remont/cruise-control-systems/#electrical-equipment__windshield-wiper-arms-removing-and-installing) .
- Remove the bolts at the left and right - arrows - for the cowl panel grille - 1 -.
| CAUTION | The cowl panel trim could be damaged. Coat the transition between the windshield and cowl panel trim with some soapy water and carefully pull the cowl panel trim - 1 - vertically out of the retainer on the windshield beginning at the edge of the window. |
- Carefully remove the cowl grille from the locking mechanism on the windshield.
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- Remove screws - arrows -.
- Detach both retainers and engine control unit from plenum chamber electronics box.
- Lay aside engine control unit with attached connectors.
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- Turn Air Quality Sensor G238 - item 1 - counter-clockwise 90 and remove sensor from mount.
- Release the retaining clips - arrows -.
- Open plenum chamber electronics box cover slightly and pull off to front.
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- Disconnect multi-connectors - 1 -.
- Release fasteners - arrows - and lift off auxiliary relay carrier in electronics box.
- Disengage engine wiring harness at electronics box and lay bare.
- Remove and lift off electronics box.
- Unclip plug-in sockets for multi-pin connectors.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following
Note. Re-attach all cable ties at the same locations when re-installing.
- Install glove compartment --> «68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT»(/audi/a8/d3-2005-2007/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#body-interior) .
- Connect battery. Required actions --> «Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting»(/audi/a8/d3-2005-2007/remont/cruise-control-systems/#electrical-equipment__battery-disconnecting-and-connecting) .
- Adjust wiper arms --> «Windshield Wiper Arms, Adjusting»(/audi/a8/d3-2005-2007/remont/cruise-control-systems/#electrical-equipment__windshield-wiper-arms-adjusting) .
Tightening Specifications
| Component | Nm |
|---|---|
| Plenum chamber electronics box to outside of body | 2 |
| Engine control unit to plenum chamber electronics box | 2 |
| Plenum chamber electronics box to inside of body | 3 |
| Inner cover to plenum chamber electronics box | 3 |
| Front Information Display Control Head Control Module J523 to body | 4 |