Audi A4: Disposal
Front Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers, Venting and Draining
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Hand drill
- 3 mm diameter drill bit.
- 6 mm diameter drill bit
- Oil collecting container
- Protective eyewear
Procedure
- Secure the gas-filled shock absorber vertically in a vise with the piston rod facing down.
WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
Wear protective eyewear!
- Drill a 3 mm hole -A- through the shock absorber outer tube.
Note
Gas escapes when drilling.
- Continue drilling until the tube inside is drilled through (approximately 25 mm deep).
- Drill a second 6 mm hole -B- through the outer and inner shock absorber tubes.
- Hold the shock absorber over an appropriate container for catching oil and move the piston rod repeatedly through the entire stroke until no more oil flows out.
Rear Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers, Venting and Draining
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Hand drill
- 3 mm diameter drill bit.
- 6 mm diameter drill bit
- Oil collecting container
- Protective eyewear
Procedure
- Secure the gas-filled shock absorber vertically in a vise with the piston rod facing down.
WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
Wear protective eyewear!
- Drill a 3 mm hole -A- through the shock absorber outer tube.
Note
Gas escapes when drilling.
- Continue drilling until the tube inside is drilled through (approximately 25 mm deep).
- Drill a second 6 mm hole -B- through the outer and inner shock absorber tubes.
- Hold the shock absorber over an appropriate container for catching oil and move the piston rod repeatedly through the entire stroke until no more oil flows out.
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Tensioning Strap -T10038-
- Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149-
- Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
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Overview - Subframe
Subframe
Caution
There is a risk of damaging the threads on the subframe
threaded connection to the body.
The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened or
tightened with an impact w
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Extra Equipment
Overview - Screen Separator
1 - Screen Separator Mount Trim
Clip into the rear seat backrest
2 - Rubber Grommet
For the screen separator bracket
Slide over the bracket and insert into the trim panel
3 - Screw
4.5 Nm
3 each
4 - Screen Separator Brac
Antenna Amplifier, Removing and Installing
Antenna Amplifier -R24-, Removing and Installing, Sedan
The Antenna Amplifier -R24- is located on the upper right of
the D-pillar.
Removing
- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment and
remove the ignition key.
- Remove the D-pillar trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interior;
