Audi A4: Adjusting Buffer, Removing and Installing
Adjusting Buffer, Removing and Installing, Sedan
Body Adjusting Buffer
Removing
- Turn the adjusting buffer -1- counter-clockwise -arrow- to remove.
- Remove the adjusting buffer locking mechanism -2- from the threaded pin.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Adjust the adjusting buffer. Refer to → Chapter "Height, Adjusting using Adjusting Buffer".
Rear Lid Adjusting Buffer
Removing
- Loosen the rear lid lower trim panel near the adjusting buffer. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Luggage Compartment Trim Panels; Rear Lid Lower Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.
- Turn the adjusting buffer -1- counter-clockwise -arrow- and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Check the seal -2- between the adjusting buffer and the rear lid for damage.
- Adjust the adjusting buffer. Refer to → Chapter "Height, Adjusting using Adjusting Buffer".
Adjusting Buffer, Removing and Installing, Avant
Removing
- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- Remove the adjusting buffer -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Adjust the adjusting buffer. Refer to → Chapter "Height, Adjusting using Adjusting Buffer".
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Rear Lid, Avant"
Stop, Removing and Installing
Stop, Removing and Installing, Sedan
Removing
- Remove the slider -1- from the stop -2--arrow-.
- Remove the stop from the side panel/rear lid -3-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Stop, Removing and Installing, Avant
Removing
- Remove the bolt -1- and the stop -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Rear Lid, Avant"
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Gas-Filled Strut, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Support the lid or secure it against falling.
- Sedan: remove the right luggage compartment side trim panel.
Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Luggage Compa
Rear Lid Closing Assist Motor -V382-, Removing and Installing
TIP
The procedure only refers to the Avant.
Removing
- Remove the rear lid lower trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Luggage Compartment Trim Panels;
Rear Lid Low
Fuel Filler Door Unit
Overview - Fuel Filler Door Unit
1 -
Drain Hose
From the fuel filler door unit
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Fuel Filler Door Unit Drain Hose, Removing and Installi
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General Information
Caution
There is a risk of damaging the threads in the
vehicle body.
The bolts and nuts at all suspension parts must not
be loosened or tightened with an impact wrench.
Always install the bolts and nuts by hand for the
first few turns.
When installing waxed components, contact surf
Subframe Crossbrace, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Puller - Ball Joint -T40043-
Gearbox Support -T40173-
Locating Pin -T40334-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview an
