Audi A4: Fender Brace, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the front wheel housing liner. Refer to → Chapter "Front Wheel Housing Liner, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the front wheel spoiler. Refer to → Chapter "Front Wheel Spoiler, Removing and Installing".
Left Side of Vehicle
- Free up the wiring harnesses -3 and 4-.
- Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 6-.
- Remove the fender brace -5-.
Right Side of Vehicle
- Free up the connector -2-.
- Remove the nut -3- and free up the wiring harness -4-.
- Remove the bolt -1-.
- Free up the wiring harness -2 and 3-.
- Remove the bolts -1 and 4-.
- Remove the fender brace -5-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Fender"
Brace and Outer Fender Brace, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the bumper cover mount. Refer to → Chapter "Bumper Cover Mount, Removing and Installing".
Left Side of Vehicle
- Free up the wiring harnesses -3, 4 and 5-.
- Remove the bolts -6- and the double bolts -2-.
- Remove the fender brace -1-.
Right Side of Vehicle
- Free up the connector -1-.
- Remove the nut -2- and free up the wiring harness -3-.
- Free up the wiring harness -2 and 3-.
- Remove the bolts -1- and the double bolts -4-.
- Remove the fender brace -5-.
Continuation for Both Vehicle Sides
- Remove the bolts -1 and 5- and the nut -3-.
- Remove the brace -2- and the outer fender brace -4-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Fender"
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Fender Front Cover, Removing and Installing
Fender Front Cover, Removing and Installing, Small Version
Removing
- Loosen the front wheel housing liner in the front and push it to
the side. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Wheel Housing L
Bulkhead
Overview - Bulkhead
1 -
Lock Washer
2 -
Heat Shield
Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Heat Shield".
3 -
Pass-Through
For coolant lines
Can be replac
Plenum Chamber Bulkhead, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the engine cover. Refer to
→ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr.10; Engine Cover; Engine Cover,
Removing and Installing.
- For vehicles that have a pass-through
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Rear Lid, Adjusting
Adjustment Dimensions
Adjustment Dimensions, Sedan
A -
Rear Lid to Top of Side Panel
Gap dimension = 3.5 mm
B -
Rear Lid to Side Panel
Gap dimension = 3.5 mm
C -
Rear Lid to Side Panel
Gap dimension = 3.5 mm
D -
Rear Lid to Rear Lid End
Gap dimensi
Front Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing and Installing
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to
starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
Bolt - Automatic Belt Retractor with Electric Seat Belt
Tensioner to Pillar (Replace bolt if it was removed because of
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