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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2012A8 QUATTRO SEDAN (4H2) V8-4.2L (CDRA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSRELAYS AND MODULES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Audi A8 Quattro Sedan (4H2) V8-4.2L (CDRA)
Engine Control Module: Service and Repair
2012 Audi A8 Quattro Sedan (4H2) V8-4.2L (CDRA)SECTION Service and Repair
Engine Control Module
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror (80 - 200)
Removing
- Select replace engine control module under guided functions in the vehicle diagnosis tester if the engine control module is being replaced.
- Turn the ignition and remove the ignition key.
- Remove the windshield wiper arms.
The plenum chamber cover could be damaged.
• Coat the bond between the windshield and the plenum chamber cover with soapy water.
- Remove the seal - 1 - near the plenum chamber cover.
- Carefully remove the plenum chamber cover - 2 - starting upward starting at the edge of the window - arrows -.
- Lift the center of the plenum chamber cover out of the guides on the sides - 4 - and remove out the plenum chamber cover - 3 -.
- Release the retainers - arrows - and free up the left and right wiring harness on the plenum chamber bulkhead.
- Remove the electrical connector - 1 - from the bracket and disconnect it.
- Free up the wiring harness on the tower brace using the (80 - 200).
- Remove the bolts - 1, 2 and 3 - and - arrows - and remove the tower brace.
- Open the clamps - arrows - and remove the engine control module (J623) - 2 -.
• Ignore - 1, 3 and 4 -.
- Disengage the connectors from the engine control module (J623) and disconnect the connector.
- Remove the used engine control module and connect the new engine control module.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
- Install the tower brace.
- Clip the cowl panel trim into the retainers on the windshield.
- Install the wiper arms.
The procedures to follow after connecting the new ECM are described in guided fault-finding and guided functions.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.