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

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Tightening torques

ComponentNm
Coolant pipe to engine10
Coolant pipe to coolant thermostat housing10
Ground wire to cylinder head10
Retaining clamp to coolant pipe10

Tightening torque

ComponentNm
Middle right coolant pipe to cylinder head10
ComponentNm
Lower right coolant pipe to cylinder head10
Lower right coolant pipe to engine support10
ComponentNm
Bracket for radiator to lock carrier6
Condenser to lock carrier6
Braces to lock carrier9
Bumper to impact absorbers23
Air guide to auxiliary cooler10
ComponentNm
Exhaust manifold with catalytic converters to cylinder head23 * See note
Exhaust manifold with catalytic converters to bracket25
Oil dipstick guide tube to cylinder head10

*Replace self-locking nuts.

ComponentNm
Exhaust manifold with catalytic converters to cylinder head23 * See note
Exhaust manifold with catalytic converters to bracket25

*Replace self-locking nuts.

Scheme 349

Scheme 349: Center muffler and rear muffler, removing and installing

1 - 23 Nm

2 - Front clamping sleeve

  1. Before tightening, ensure exhaust system is tension-free --> «Exhaust system, installing free of tension»(ref-289206-S02306753272008062700000)
  2. Installation position of bolt ends «Installed position of front double clamps»(ref-289206-S16199466052009012700000)
  3. Fasten threaded fasteners uniformly, while pushing center muffler exhaust pipe upward slightly

3 - Center muffler

  1. Install exhaust system free of stress --> «Exhaust system, installing free of tension»(ref-289206-S02306753272008062700000)

4 - Retaining loop

  1. Checking pretension, --> «Exhaust system, installing free of tension»(ref-289206-S02306753272008062700000) ; Exhaust system, installing free of tension

5 - 23 Nm

6 - Bolt

7 - Rear muffler

  1. For left side of vehicle
  2. With exhaust flap
  3. Original equipment as one unit with center muffler. For repairs, replace each separately.
  4. Separating point see scheme 482
  1. With shield, depending on version
  2. When replacing a single rear muffler, remove shield from opposite rear muffler «Shield on rear muffler»(ref-289206-S11494822812009012700000)
  3. Install exhaust system free of stress --> «Exhaust system, installing free of tension»(ref-289206-S02306753272008062700000)
  4. Exhaust flap, checking --> «Exhaust flaps, checking»(ref-289206-S16109506212008062700000)

8 - Retaining loop

  1. Check pretension --> «Exhaust system, installing free of tension»(ref-289206-S02306753272008062700000)

9 - Suspended mount

10 - 22 Nm

11 - Vacuum hose

  1. For exhaust flap
  2. From exhaust flap valve

12 - 23 Nm

  1. Replace

13 - Rear muffler

  1. For right side of vehicle
  2. With exhaust flap
  3. Original equipment as one unit with center muffler. For repairs, replace each separately.
  4. Separating point see scheme 482
  1. With shield, depending on version
  2. When replacing a single rear muffler, remove shield from opposite rear muffler «Shield on rear muffler»(ref-289206-S11494822812009012700000)
  3. Install exhaust system free of stress --> «Exhaust system, installing free of tension»(ref-289206-S02306753272008062700000)
  4. Exhaust flap, checking --> «Exhaust flaps, checking»(ref-289206-S16109506212008062700000)

14 - Rear clamping sleeve

  1. For individual replacement of center and rear mufflers
  2. Before tightening, ensure exhaust system is tension-free --> «Exhaust system, installing free of tension»(ref-289206-S02306753272008062700000)
  3. Installed location «Installed position of rear double clamps»(ref-289206-S41711761742009012700000)
  4. Tighten threaded connections evenly

15 - 23 Nm

16 - Clamping piece

Scheme 350

Scheme 350: Installed position of rear double clamps
  1. Install double clamps so that bolt ends do not project over lower edge of double clamp.
  1. Threaded connections face each other.

Scheme 351

Scheme 351: Shield on rear muffler

Depending on version, rear mufflers are equipped with shields.

  1. When replacing a single rear muffler, remove shield from opposite rear muffler - arrows -.