Service Installation instructions Audi A4/A5 (B8 series) 2008 ▶ Engine sound system For scope of delivery 8T0.071.901* Audi Genuine Accessories® Edition 11/2012 Service Department. Technical Information...
Incorrect installation can result in per- sonal injury, damage to the vehicle or damage to other ve- hicles. Audi AG shall not accept responsibility in the event of fail- ure to comply with these assembly instructions. 1 General notes...
Installation instructions - Audi A4/A5 (B8 series) 2008 ▶ Edition 11/2012 Parts overview The sound exhaust system can be retrofitted on both left and right-hand drive vehicles. Parts required: Assembly set 8T0.071.901 Comprising: Units Part number Description 8T0.071.905 Actuator, left 8T0.071.905.A...
Installation instructions - Audi A4/A5 (B8 series) 2008 ▶ Edition 11/2012 Sequence of operations Preparations – Disconnect the battery -A- ⇒ . – Remove the right and left luggage compartment trim ⇒ R ep. gr. 70. – Remove the sill panel(s) from the right side of the vehicle ⇒ ...
Installation instructions - Audi A4/A5 (B8 series) 2008 ▶ Edition 11/2012 Assembly overview of the electrical connection 1 - Electrical connection — CAN bus 2 - Retrofit wiring har- ness — route for left- hand drive vehicles 3 - Retrofit wiring har- ness — route for...
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Installation instructions - Audi A4/A5 (B8 series) 2008 ▶ Edition 11/2012 – Drill out the holes to 5.0 mm. – Deburr the holes thoroughly. – Carefully remove all chips from drilling, e.g. using a work- shop vacuum cleaner. – In order to provide adequate protection against corrosion, apply the following products with a brush.
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Installation instructions - Audi A4/A5 (B8 series) 2008 ▶ Edition 11/2012 – Loosen the fuse carrier F -SF- and unclip the fuse carrier - – Unpin the lilac/white wire and pin it into the connector hous- ing 1J0.972.751 provided. – Pin the open wire end lilac/white into the vacated slot in re- lay carrier -E-.
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Installation instructions - Audi A4/A5 (B8 series) 2008 ▶ Edition 11/2012 Left-hand drive vehicles – Lay the retrofit wiring harness on the standard wiring har- ness along the right sill and glove compartment to the data bus diagnostic interface -J533- -A-.
Installation instructions - Audi A4/A5 (B8 series) 2008 ▶ Edition 11/2012 Assembly overview of the 4-cylinder TDI exhaust system 1 - Mounting 2 - Clamping sleeve q Install so that it is free from tension before tightening the exhaust system ⇒ R ep. gr. 26 3 - Nut...
Installation instructions - Audi A4/A5 (B8 series) 2008 ▶ Edition 11/2012 Assembling the exhaust system: 4-cyl- inder TDI – Detach the pipe clip -1-, and support the flex pipe -2-; secure if necessary. Caution Risk of damage to the decoupler.
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-arrow-. – Remove the diffuser and install the dual diffuser ⇒ R ep. gr. On the Audi A5 Coupé and Audi A5 Cabrio only Special tools and workshop equipment required ◆ Chain pipe cutter -VAS 6254- –...
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Installation instructions - Audi A4/A5 (B8 series) 2008 ▶ Edition 11/2012 Assembling the exhaust tips – Select the punch point to match the body version and drill a ∅ 4.0-mm hole. A - Coupé/Cabrio B - Saloon/Avant and Sportback vehicles from model year 2012 C - Sportback vehicles from model years up to and including...
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Installation instructions - Audi A4/A5 (B8 series) 2008 ▶ Edition 11/2012 Aligning the exhaust tips Dimension -x- left = dimension -x- right – Rotate the clamping sleeves so that the screw ends do not protrude over the bottom edge of the clamping sleeve.
Installation instructions - Audi A4/A5 (B8 series) 2008 ▶ Edition 11/2012 Assembly overview of the 6-cylinder TDI exhaust system 1 - Y-pipe q remains in the vehi- 2 - Nut q 23 Nm 3 - Clamping sleeve q Install so that it is free from tension...
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Installation instructions - Audi A4/A5 (B8 series) 2008 ▶ Edition 11/2012 – Separate the exhaust pipe at right-angles at the cut-off points at the middle punch point -arrows- using the chain pipe cutter -VAS 6254-. – Loosen the front clamping sleeve -1- and lower the Y pipe -3-.
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Installation instructions - Audi A4/A5 (B8 series) 2008 ▶ Edition 11/2012 – Remove and discard the grommets -arrow- on the left and right side of the vehicle. – Guide the advanced wires of the retrofit wiring harness from the vehicle interior through the holes and insert wire grom- mets.
Installation instructions - Audi A4/A5 (B8 series) 2008 ▶ Edition 11/2012 – Place the actuators in the installation position, attach the connectors, position and tighten the mountings -1-. – Position the clamping sleeves -2- central to the separating cut. ● Installation position: screw fittings forward.
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Installation instructions - Audi A4/A5 (B8 series) 2008 ▶ Edition 11/2012 – Secure the retrofit wiring harness using the cable ties provi- ded, to prevent noise and abrasion. – Re-install all removed parts. – Where necessary, paint the inside of the exhaust tips with matt black paint.