Audi A4: Hinge, Resetting

• To complete the procedure, a second technician is required to be at the following position.

  NOTICE

Risk of damaging the hood by opening when the pedestrian protection is triggered.

- Only open the hood after the triggered pedestrian protection has been reset.

- Use tape to protect the edges of the hood and the fender at their transition from damage.

- With the help of two people, push the hood hinges -Item 9- → Item at the same time back into the original position on the left and right sides until it engages.

Striker, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Mark the striker for reinstallation.

- Remove the nuts -arrows-.

- Remove the striker -1-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

- Install the striker according the marking made during removal.

- Adjust the striker. Refer to → Chapter "Side and Height Adjustment at Striker".

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Front Lid"

Gas-Filled Strut, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Support the lid or secure it against falling.

- Using a small screwdriver, lift the locking spring -1- slightly -arrow- and remove the gas-filled strut -2- from the ball pin.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

- Press the gas-filled strut onto the ball stud until it engages audibly.

Gas-Filled Strut, Venting

- Clamp the gas-filled strut in a vise in the area -x- = 50 mm.

  CAUTION

Risk of eye injury due to flying shavings.

Eye irritation and injury is possible.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Saw the gas-filled strut cylinder within the first third of the overall cylinder length, starting from the edge on the piston rod side. While doing so, cover the cut area with a cleaning cloth to absorb oil spraying out.

Insulation, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Release the clips -1- and remove the insulation -2-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

- First slide the insulation over the tabs on the rear edge and into the designated cut-outs on the inner panel -3-.

- Insert the tabs at the front edge and sides.

- The clips must engage audibly when pressing in.

Impact Guard, Removing and Installing

Impact Guard, Removing and Installing, Center

Removing

- Pry out the center impact guard -2-. The retainers -1- are released at the same time.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

- Press on the catches until they engage audibly.

Impact Guard, Removing and Installing, Side

Removing

- Remove the center impact guard. Refer to → Chapter "Impact Guard, Removing and Installing, Center".

- Pry out the side impact guard -1-. The retainers -2- are released at the same time.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

- Press on the catches until they engage audibly.

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