Audi A4: Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information Systems
WARNING
- During road tests using a vehicle diagnostic and
information system, there is the hazard of extreme to
lethal injuries!
- If vehicle diagnostic and information system is
deposited in the action area of an airbag during a road
test, here is the hazard of extreme to lethal injuries
in the event the airbag deploys!
- During road tests, have a person sitting in the rear
seat to operate the vehicle diagnostic and information
system.
Audi TT and Audi R8
WARNING
- During road tests using a Vehicle Diagnostic Tester,
there is the hazard of extreme to lethal injuries!
- If vehicle diagnostic and information system is
deposited in the action area of an airbag during a road
test, here is the hazard of extreme to lethal injuries
in the event the airbag deploys!
- During road tests, have a person sitting in the
front passenger seat in the rearmost position to operate
the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- TheVehicle Diagnostic Tester-1-
must lie flat on the passenger's legs and be operated by
that person, as shown in the illustration.
- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Refer to
→ Chapter "Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, Connecting".

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, Connecting
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and diagnostic cable
Procedure
- Engage the parking brake or operate the electromechanical
parking brake.
- Shift the shifter lever into neutral or place the selector
lever in the "P" position.
- Turn off the ignition and connect the Vehicle Diagnostic
Tester to the Data Link Connector (DLC) with the diagnostic
cable -arrow-.
- When using the Remote Diagnosis Head -VAS5054A- or the
Diagnosis Interface -VAS5055- pay attention to the Operating
Instructions.
- Turn on the ignition.
- Turn off all electrical consumers.
Note
If a error message appears on the screen of the Vehicle
Diagnostic Tester. Refer to the Operating Instructions.

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Vehicle Electrical System, General Repair Information
Caution
When disconnecting and connecting battery, the
procedure must be followed as described in the Repair
Manual.
WARNING
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Wiring Harness Repair Set -VAS1978-
The Wiring Harness Repair Set -VAS1978- makes optimal repair
quality possible in the realm of vehicle electronics. Using the
tools, repairs affecting harness conn
Crimping Pliers with Insert
The Crimping Pliers without Insert -VAS1978/1- with Crimping
Pliers - Insert 2 -VAS1978/2- is a component of the Wiring
Harness Repair Set -VAS1978- and is used to crimp
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Plenum Chamber Bulkhead Heat Shield, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the plenum chamber bulkhead. Refer to
→ Chapter "Plenum Chamber Bulkhead, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the lock washers -arrows-.
- Remove the heat shield -1- from the
plenum chamber bulkhead
Removing
- Remove the door handle trim. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Handle Trim, Removing and Installing".
- Equipped on some models: Remove the exterior door handle
illumination bulb. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.94; Exterior Door Handle Lamps;
Exterio