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 💬 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for the full DIY series. Let me know in the comments if you’ve tackled a carbon clean before, or if you’re planning to do one on your Audi! #Audi A5 carbon cleaning #2013 Audi A5 intake manifold removal #Audi A5 fuel injector removal #Audi A5 DIY carbon clean #Audi 2.0T carbon buildup cleaning #B8.5 Audi A5 intake manifold DIY #Audi intake manifold removal tutorial #Audi A5 carbon clean part 1 #Audi carbon cleaning DIY #Audi A5 2.0T fuel rail removal #Audi EA888 carbon cleaning #Audi walnut blasting DIY #Audi A5 upper lower intake removal #Audi A5 DIY maintenance Average Guy DIY Audi