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"
READ NEXT:
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
SEE MORE:
Battery Charger -VAS5903-
WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all warning messages and
safety precautions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Warnings and Safety Precautions".
WARNING
Do not check or charge a Battery -A- when the visual
indicator has "no color or is
bright yellow". Jump starting must not be used!
Th
Restraint System Pyrotechnic, Electric and Mechanical Components,
Replacing After a Collision
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
The airbag control module must be replaced
If the display "Control module faulty" appears after checking
the DTC memory
After three side/ driver/ front passenger airbag or belt
tensioner deployments
If housing is damage
