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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Subframe with Steering Gear, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Ball Joint Splitter -VAS251805-, not illustrated
Tensioning Strap -T10038-
Puller - Ball Joint -T40043-
Locating Pins -T40327-
C
Repair a wiring 0.35 mm 2 or greater with
intermediate wire section
Note
For the repair use repair wires with a cross section of 0.35
mm2 through 6.0-mm2.
Procedure
- Free up the wire to be repaired at two places approximately
20 cm on both sides of the repair point.
Caution
Risk of damaging the electrical wires.
Expose wrapped wiring harness
