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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A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor
There are different versions of this sensor with different
functions and with different names. For exact name, allocation
and notes doe the respective function, refer to
→ Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Rep.
Gr.87; Refrigerant Circuit; System Overview - Refrigerant
C
Service Station, Connecting with Connections on Low- and High Pressure Side
of Refrigerant Circuit
Servicing Station, Connecting for Measuring and Testing
- Turn off the ignition.
- Connect the service station to the power supply.
- Connect the quick-release coupling adapter to the charging
hoses of service station (handwheels not screwed in/hand
shut-off valve not open).
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