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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2004A8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEM4.2L - ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BFM13 - ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCKENGINE, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLINGLOCK CARRIER, PULLING TOWARD FRONT

2004 Audi A8

Lock carrier, pulling toward front

2004 Audi A8SECTION Lock carrier, pulling toward front

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Support Tool 3369

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Support tool 3369

NOTE:

Before raising the vehicle on a hoist (wheels off the ground), first activate the vehicle jack mode → 43 - Self Leveling Suspension .

Work procedure

For vehicles with auxiliary heater

Fig 2: Removing Bolts For Exhaust Pipe Of Parking Heater/Auxiliary Heater On Noise Insulation

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Remove bolts - arrows - for exhaust pipe of parking heater/auxiliary heater on noise insulation.

All

Fig 3: Locating Mounting Parts And Removing Noise Insulation

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Remove front noise insulation - 1 -.
Remove front bumper → 63 - BUMPERS .

Fig 4: Removing Bolt On Left/Right

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Remove bolt - arrow - on left and right.

Fig 5: Removing Bolts On Left/Right

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Remove bolts - 2 - on left and right.

Fig 6: Installing Bolt From Support Tool 3369 On Left/Right

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Install M8x90 bolt - 1 - , e.g. from support tool 3369 on left and right.

Fig 7: Removing Bolts And Pulling Lock Carrier Toward Front

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Remove bolts - arrows - and pull lock carrier toward front.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

NOTE:

All cable ties which are opened or cut open when removing engine, must be replaced in the same position when installing engine.

Install lock carrier with attachments → 50 - BODY - FRONT .
Install front bumper → 63 - BUMPERS .
Adjust headlights → 94 - LIGHTS, SWITCHES - EXTERIOR .

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.