6.0L 12-CYL. 4V Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(s): Bsb: Overview Audi A8 D3 facelift

General Information

Note. With the lock carrier installed, the engine is removed downward with the transmission and subframe. Before beginning work, make sure that the support element VAS 6131/10-12 for the scissor lift table VAS 6131 is also readily equipped with the support set VAS 6131/10. All cable ties opened or cut during engine removal must be reinstalled at the same locations during installation. Drained coolant must be stored in a clean container for disposal or reuse.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Scheme 352

1. Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror 80-200
2. Hose clamps up to 25 mm dia. 3094
3. Drip tray V.A.G 1306 or Drip tray for workshop crane VAS 6208
4. Hose clamp pliers V.A.G 1921

1. Spark plug connector pliers V.A.G 1922
2. Step ladder VAS 5085

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Scheme 353

1. Scissor lift table VAS 6131 with Support set VAS 6131/10 and added Support element VAS 6131/10-12 as well as Supplementary set VAS 6131/11

Cylinder Head, Assembly Overview

Note. Cylinder head bank 1 (right) is displayed in illustration.

Scheme 354

1 - 23 Nm

2 - Lifting eye

3 - Cylinder head

1. Removing --> «Cylinder head, removing and installing»(ref-289206-S33286141572008062700000)
2. Check for distortion --> «Checking cylinder head for distortion»(ref-289206-S42346716182008062700000)
3. Installing --> «Installing»(ref-289206-S38307321292009012700000)
4. Replace coolant after replacing cylinder head

4 - Pivot pin, 15 Nm

1. For guide rail
2. For right cylinder head

5 - Cylinder head bolt

1. Different lengths; long bolts are installed on outside
2. Replace
3. Observe sequence for loosening: Right --> «Cylinder bank 1 (right)»(ref-289206-S32951249432009012700000) , Left --> «Cylinder bank 2 (left)»(ref-289206-S24773598222009012700000)
4. Observe sequence for tightening: Right --> «Cylinder bank 1 (right)»(ref-289206-S32951249432009012700000) , Left --> «Cylinder bank 2 (left)»(ref-289206-S24773598222009012700000)

6 - Cylinder head cover

1. Removing and installing --> «Cylinder Head Cover, Removing and Installing»(ref-289206-S18428292292008062700000)

7 - Oil seals

1. Replace if damaged or leaking

8 - Ignition coil

1. Use ignition coil puller T10166 for removal --> «Removing ignition coils»(ref-289206-S41239914442008062700000)

9 - O-ring

1. Replace

10 - Crankcase ventilation pipe

11 - Special bolt, 8 Nm

1. Replace if damaged or leaking
2. Observe sequence for tightening --> see scheme 208.

12 - Cylinder head cover gaskets

1. Replace if damaged or leaking

13 - Gasket

1. Replace

14 - Combination valve for Secondary Air Injection (AIR)

15 - 10 Nm

16 - Cylinder head gasket

1. Different versions for cylinder bank 1 (right) and 2 (left)
2. Replace --> «Cylinder head, removing and installing»(ref-289206-S33286141572008062700000)
3. Installed location: Part number facing cylinder head
4. After replacing replace entire amount of coolant

Secondary Air Injection (AIR), assembly overview

1 - Right combination valve for Secondary Air Injection (AIR)

1. Location: Right front on engine
2. Checking --> «Combination valve for secondary air injection, checking function and for proper seal»(ref-289206-S20922049082008062700000)
3. Removing and installing --> «Right combination valve for secondary air injection, removing and installing»(ref-289206-S34934815372008062700000)

2 - Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay J299

1. Location «Component locations for Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relays and fuses»(ref-289206-S32732031722009012700000)

3 - Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 J624

1. Location: Next to electronics box on right

4 - Engine Control Module (ECM) J623

1. Location: Above electronics box on left

5 - Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay 2 J545

1. Location «Component locations for Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relays and fuses»(ref-289206-S32732031722009012700000)

6 - Left combination valve for Secondary Air Injection (AIR)

1. Location: Left front on engine
2. Checking --> «Combination valve for secondary air injection, checking function and for proper seal»(ref-289206-S20922049082008062700000)
3. Removing and installing --> «Left combination valve for Secondary Air Injection (AIR), removing and installing»(ref-289206-S14893334472008062700000)

7 - Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump motor 2 V189

1. For cylinder bank 2 (left)
2. Location --> «Location of Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump motor V101 and Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump motor 2 V189»(ref-289206-S06354299402009012700000)
3. Removing and installing --> «Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pumps, removing and installing»(ref-289206-S13076594552008062700000)

8 - Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump motor V101

1. For cylinder bank 1 (right)
2. Location --> «Location of Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump motor V101 and Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump motor 2 V189»(ref-289206-S06354299402009012700000)
3. Removing and installing --> «Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pumps, removing and installing»(ref-289206-S13076594552008062700000)

Scheme 355

1. In electronics box, plenum chamber.

1 - Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay J299

2 - Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Relay 2 J545

B - Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Fuse S130 (50A)

C - Secondary Air (AIR) Pump Fuse 2 S284 (50A)