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Instructions for Removing the Turbocharger on an Audi A3 1.9 TDI

Model: Audi A3 MK 2, 8P - Years 2003-2013
Part: Turbocharger

Today, you will see the instructions on how to remove the turbocharger from an Audi A3 1.9 TDI. First, open the bonnet and remove the intake hose, along with the air filter box and the filter itself; then remove the throttle body of your vehicle, located near the EGR valve, and remove the hose next to it to gain better access to the turbocharger. At this point, unscrew the fixing screws of the turbocharger and disconnect the various wiring that will allow you to extract the turbocharger: follow the video to the end!

Updated on 19 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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