Exhaust Flap Control Module

2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTSECTION Exhaust Flap Control Module
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Removing 

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 1: Exhaust Door Control Unit -J883-
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-- Loosen the clamps -2- and -3-.

-- Remove the exhaust flap control module -J883-.

Installing 

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

NOTE:

Installation position of the seal between the exhaust flap control module -J883- and NOx reservoir or reduction catalytic converter EXHAUST DOOR CONTROL UNIT WITH REDUCTION CATALYTIC CONVERTER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

CLAMPS, INSTALLED POSITION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM 

EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING 

RENDER: 1.0x

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