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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Door, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Disconnect the door cut-off connector -1-
at the B-pillar. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.97; Connectors.
- Tape off the B-pillar in the door arrester area using adhesive
tape, so that the paint will not be damaged.
- Remove the door arrester b
A/C System Repair Information
Air conditioning systems designed for refrigerant R12 are
only to be filled with refrigerant R134a if certain requirements
are fulfilled. Refer to
→ Chapter "Refrigerant Circuit, Converting R12 to R134a and
Servicing" and Repair manual: Air Conditioner with
R12 Parts 2 and 3. This repa
