2012 Audi A8 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Night Vision System Camera, Removing And Installing: Removing: Notes

-- Remove the front lock carrier cover, refer to Lock Carrier .

-- Remove the right and left bolts for the front bumper cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper Cover Bolts
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-- If installed, remove the left and right air intake connections -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Connections
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-- Remove the bolt -1- and remove the bracket -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolt And Bracket
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-- Release the clamp -arrow-, and remove the washer fluid hose -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying And Washer Fluid Hose
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-- Clamp off the washer fluid hose at a suitable location using Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm3094.

-- Remove the horn with the bracket from the front end and set aside, refer to [For engine(s) CDRA,CTUB,CEUA,CGTA,CPNA,CEJA] Horn .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts
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-- For the following work the front bumper cover is pulled slightly forward.

-- Remove the Night Vision System Camera -R212- with the retaining plate from the front bumper cover and guide upward. Pay attention that the spray nozzle is not damaged.

-- Disconnect the connector to the Night Vision System Camera -R212-.

-- Remove the bolts -1- through -3- and remove the Night Vision System Camera -R212- from the retaining plate.

Fig 6: Identifying Bolts -1- Through -3- And Remove Night Vision System Camera -R212-
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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