Carbon Cleaning Audi A5 (2013 B8.5) | Intake Manifold & Fuel Injector Removal [Part 1]

Welcome to Part 1 of my 3-part carbon cleaning series on a 2013 (B8.5) Audi A5. In this video, I’ll walk you through the removal of the upper and lower intake manifolds, the fuel rail, and the fuel injectors in preparation for a full walnut blasting carbon clean.

If you own a 2.0T Audi (A4, A5, A6, Q5, or other models with the EA888 engine), you know carbon buildup on intake valves is a common issue. Over time, it robs performance, fuel efficiency, and smoothness. This series will show you how to tackle it — from teardown to cleaning to reassembly.

Best of all, I'll show you that this is something you can tackle at home - no need to take it to the dealership or an independent shop. Save some money, Raise your DIY confidence and let's get to it!

🔧 What you’ll see in this video (Part 1):

Disassembly of the Audi A5 intake system

Removing the upper and lower intake manifolds

Pulling the fuel rail and fuel injectors

⚡ Why this matters:
Carbon buildup can cause rough idling, hesitation, and loss of power. DIY carbon cleaning can save you hundreds of dollars at the dealership and restore your Audi’s performance.

👉 Stay tuned for:

Part 2 – Walnut blasting carbon cleaning

Part 3 – Reinstalling manifolds, fuel rail, and injectors with new seals and gaskets

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