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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Release Cable, Removing and Installing
Latch Release Cable, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the vehicle electrical system control module bracket.
Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.97; Relay Panels,
Rear Lid
Overview - Rear Lid, Sedan
Overview - Rear Lid
1 -
Tension Spring
Quantity: 2
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Tension Spring, Removing and Installing".
2 -
Rear Lid, Removing and Installing
Rear Lid, Removing and Installing, Sedan
To complete the procedure, a second technician is required to be at
the following position.
Removing
- Remove the rear lid lower trim panel. Refer to
SEE MORE:
Correct passenger
seating position
General information
As the driver, you are responsible for making sure
every passenger is sitting correctly in their seat
and maintaining this seating position while driving.
Make sure that:
Every passenger in the vehicle has adjusted his
or her seat correctly
The steering wheel is adjusted cor
Air Filter
Overview - Air Filter Housing
1 - Snow Screen
Market-Specific Version
2 - Air Duct
On the lock carrier
Clean off any salt and dirt
3 - Water Drain
Clean
4 - Mount
For the air filter housing
5 - Sealing Piece
6 - Air Duct
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