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Removing Audi A8 D3 facelift 2

Brake System 8 illustrations ~268 words

Removing

CAUTIONBrake lines must not be bent.
  1. Switch ignition off.

Scheme 17

Scheme 17
  1. Remove coolant reservoir hex bolts - 1 -.

Scheme 18

Scheme 18
  1. Remove hex bolt - 1 -.
  2. Disconnect connector from reservoir.
  3. Lay aside reservoir.

Scheme 19

Scheme 19
  1. Remove power steering fluid reservoir hex bolt - 1 - and remove sideways from rubber bushing.

Scheme 20

Scheme 20
  1. Disconnect connector - 1 - from Brake Pressure Sensor 1 G201.

Scheme 21

Scheme 21
  1. Install Brake Pedal Actuator V.A.G 1869/2 between brake pedal and driver seat. Depress brake pedal a minimum of 60 mm.
  2. Connect hose of a bleeder bottle to bleeder screws of left front and left rear brake calipers, and open bleeder screws.

Note. Thereby, the pressure in the hydraulic unit is relieved. Close left front and left rear bleeder screws. Do not remove brake pedal loading device V.A.G 1869/2. To protect against escaping brake fluid, place a lint-free rag in area under control module and hydraulic unit. Mark brake lines.

  1. Remove brake lines from hydraulic unit to brake master cylinder - 3 - and tie up.
  2. Remove remaining brake lines - 2 - from hydraulic unit.
CAUTIONDo not bend brake lines near hydraulic unit!
  1. Seal brake lines and threaded bores with sealing plugs from repair kit.

Scheme 22

Scheme 22
  1. Release connector at control module - arrow - and remove.

Note. Make sure that no brake fluid gets into the control module connector housing. This could lead to corrosion of the contacts and thereby cause the system to fail. Clean a dirty connector housing thoroughly with compressed air.

Scheme 23

Scheme 23
  1. Release locking clip - 1 - on both sides from below.

Scheme 24

Scheme 24
  1. Remove locking clip in direction of - arrows -.
  2. Remove hydraulic control unit.