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How to clean the injectors in Audi engines

Model: Audi A3 8V, MK 3 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Fuel injectors

In this video tutorial we can see how it is possible to disassemble and clean the injectors in Audi engines. First you have to lift the engine hood and secure it with the special rod. The necessary material: flame protection washers, screws, greasy liquid for threads, a pair of gloves, additive to put in the tank, a release agent to facilitate the extraction of the injectors, a 17 key, to remove the connection between the rail and the 'injector, Volkswagen original liquid for cleaning the injectors, ultrasonic tank to immerse the injectors and be able to clean them, a little oil to lubricate the injectors when they need to be put back in place, an 8 mm thousand-line wrench to remove the screw and torque wrench. There are four injectors in question; there are two yield screws to remove. After 45 minutes of washing the injectors, reassemble them following the entire procedure including lubrication.

Posted on 7 April 2022 by ScegliAuto

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