A00IGA40220 Maintenance

Service
Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
Edition 11.2015
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Service Department. Technical Information

Service
Maintenance
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1. General information
2. Preparations
3. Maintenance
Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.
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Audi A4 2008 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2015
Contents
1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 --- Change history --- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Vehicle data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Vehicle: raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Engine cover panel: removing and installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Noise insulation: removing and installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.4 Window regulators: activating automatic open/close function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.5 Vehicle diagnostic tester: connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1 Diesel particulate filter: reading out ash deposit volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.2 Event memory: reading out and erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.3 Navigation system (MMI basic): releasing eject button and running CD for languages . . . . 24
3.4 MMI navigation system: loading navigation CD/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.5 Service interval display: resetting service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.6 Transport mode: deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.7 Transport mode: checking activation and activating if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.8 Battery: reading out status and sending diagnostic log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.9 Battery: checking that battery and battery cables are securely fitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.10 Battery: checking electrolyte level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.11 Battery: connecting stationary battery charging unit (min. 30A, charging voltage max. 14.8 V
on IV characteristic curve) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.12 Battery: determining and recording state of charge (SOC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.13 Mirror hanger indicating defective battery: renewing battery on affected vehicles . . . . . . . . 35
3.14 Brake fluid: changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3.15 Brake fluid (vehicles older than 12 months): changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.16 Brake fluid: checking fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.18 Brake pads: checking thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.19 Brake discs: checking for surface rust and operating brakes to clean if necessary . . . . . . 42
3.20 Parking brake: releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.21 Tyres: checking condition and wear pattern, and checking and recording tread depth . . . . 43
3.22 Tyres: checking tyre pressures and adjusting if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.23 Tyres (except spare wheel): checking tyre pressures and adjusting to 3.5 bar if necessary
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3.24 Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: storing changed tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.25 Tyre repair kit: checking that set is complete, and checking and recording expiry date . . 47
3.26 Wheel bolts: tightening to specified torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3.27 Suspension struts on front and rear axle: removing locking elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
3.28 Components of front and rear axles: checking play, secure attachment and protective
boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3.29 Engine, gearbox, final drive and steering: checking for leaks and damage . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3.30 Vehicle (from below): checking for damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3.31 Underbody: checking trim, wheel housing liners, side members and pipes/wiring for damage,
and checking that they are properly secured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3.32 Roof insert: checking operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3.33 Roof insert - sliding/tilting sunroof: cleaning and lubricating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
3.34 Roof insert - panorama sunroof: cleaning and lubricating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
3.35 Bonnet arrester hook: lubricating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
3.36 Windscreen/rear window washer system: checking spray pattern and adjusting if
necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
3.37 Wiper blades: checking for damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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3.38 Headlight washer system: checking operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

3.39 Headlights: checking for correct adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3.40 Headlights and reversing lights, side lights, number plate lights, turn signals, hazard warning
lights: checking operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
3.41 Luggage compartment lighting: checking operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
3.42 Luggage compartment: removing protective film and felt pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
3.43 Glove box light, interior lighting and reading light: checking operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
3.44 Horn: checking operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3.45 Front passenger airbag: checking key switch on / off and setting to "on" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3.46 Owner's literature: checking that all documents are present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3.47 Service Schedule: affixing vehicle data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
3.48 Service Schedule: entering Delivery Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
3.49 Seat belts: checking that retaining rivets are fitted, and checking locking action of automatic
belt retractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
3.50 Vehicle interior: removing protective covers for seats and carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
3.51 Vehicle interior: checking that it is clean and cleaning if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
3.52 Vehicle interior: removing any objects other than those protecting interior surfaces . . . . . . 68
3.53 Vehicle interior and exterior: checking for and documenting any damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
3.54 Instrument cluster: checking warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
3.55 Warning triangle: checking availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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3.57 Vehicle keys: checking operation and recording number of keys given to customer . . . . . .
69
3.58 Vehicle key: removing from ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
3.59 Vehicle key(s), wheel covers and owner's literature: checking availability and recording
number present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
3.60 Sun visors: checking that they are folded up and folding up if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
3.61 Luggage compartment cover and sun blind: checking that they are rolled up and rolling up if
necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
3.62 Engine oil: draining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
3.63 Engine oil: extracting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
3.64 Engine oil: renewing oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
3.65 Engine oil: filling up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
3.66 Engine oil: checking oil level and correcting if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
3.67 Poly V-belts for ancillaries: checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
3.68 Spark plugs: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
3.69 Hydraulic system: checking fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
3.70 Cooling system: checking anti-freeze and coolant level, and correcting if necessary . . . . 99
3.71 Air cleaner: renewing filter element and cleaning housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
3.72 Plenum chamber and water drains: checking for dirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
3.73 Snow screen: cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
3.74 Dust and pollen filter: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
3.75 Fuel filter: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
3.76 Fuel tank: adding fuel additive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
3.77 Reducing agent (AdBlue®): filling up tank completely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
3.78 Vehicle doors: removing edge protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
3.79 Vehicle exterior: checking unprotected areas for dirt, and cleaning if necessary . . . . . . . . 122
3.80 Vehicle exterior: removing protective film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
3.81 Protective transport film and car cover: checking position and correcting if necessary . . . . 123
3.82 Protective transport film: renewing according to manufacturer's instructions . . . . . . . . . . 123
3.83 Car cover: renewing according to manufacturer's instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
3.84 Paintwork, trims, side windows and wiper blades: checking cleanliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
3.85 Body: checking vehicle paintwork for damage and corrosion from below and with bonnet, rear
lid and doors open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
3.86 Vehicles parked outdoors: locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
3.87 Vehicles parked outdoors: covering unprotected vehicles with protective transport film and
car cover (not for vehicles with control number 5K0 on data sticker on windscreen) . . . . . . 124
3.88 Road test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
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3.89 Stock vehicles: observing measures specified in Maintenance table for stock vehicles (see
“Before handing vehicle over to customer”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
3.90 Accessories: installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
3.91 Check list "Documentation of cleaning and care routine": checking availability . . . . . . . . . . 125
3.92 Check list "Documentation of cleaning and care routine": signing and placing in vehicle
wallet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
3.93 Cleaning and care: checking that required measures have been carried out on time . . . . 126
3.94 Stock vehicle care management: deciding and recording date of next check . . . . . . . . . . 126
3.95 Rear final drive: changing gear oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
3.96 Rear final drive: changing ATF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
3.97 Front final drive: changing gear oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
3.98 Display instruments: setting time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
3.99 Manual gearbox/automatic gearbox: selecting 1st gear/park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
3.100 Automatic gearbox (multitronic): changing ATF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
3.101 Dual clutch gearbox (S tronic): changing ATF and renewing exchangeable ATF filter . . . . 127
3.102 Dual clutch gearbox (S tronic): changing ATF and renewing exchangeable ATF filter (if
fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
3.103 Dual clutch gearbox (S tronic): changing gear oil and renewing oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
3.104 Interior mirror: calibrating compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
3.105 Poly V-belt for supercharger with charge air coolers: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
3.106 Poly V-belts for ancillaries: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
3.107 Poly V-belts for ancillaries and pulleys for coolant pump and power steering pump:
renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
3.108 Instrument cluster: resetting driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
3.109 Toothed belt for camshaft drive: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
3.110 Toothed belt for camshaft drive, and drive sprockets for camshaft, crankshaft and high-
pressure pump: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
3.111 Toothed belt for camshaft drive and tensioning roller: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
3.112 Poly V-belts for ancillaries and pulley for power steering pump: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
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1 General information
(AIGG000717; Edition 11.2015)
Change history ⇒ page 1
Engine number ⇒ page 2
Vehicle identification number ⇒ page 4
Vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 4
1.1 --- Change history ---

N Date Chapter Changes made
o.
4 02.11.20 Various chapters on stock vehicles New chapter
15
Various chapters on Delivery Inspection New chapter
Reducing agent (AdBlue®): filling up tank completely AdBlue refuelling system VAS
⇒ page 118 6960 added as alternative filling
device
Overview of engines Chapter deleted. An overview of
engines (including adjustment
values of tester for oil level indi‐
cator T40178) can be found in
the Workshop Manual under ⇒
Power unit; Rep. gr. 00 ; Tech‐
nical data
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any liability Chapter updated
3 26.05.20 Battery: connecting to a stationary battery charging unit for Procedure modified
15 sustained charging ⇒ page 31
Engine, gearbox, final drive and steering: checking for leaks Procedure modified to include:
and damage ⇒ page 53 Removing noise insulation for
certain service procedures
Headlights: checking for correct adjustment ⇒ page 63 List of required tools modified
Cooling system: checking anti-freeze and coolant level, and Note added warning against
correcting if necessary ⇒ page 99 overfilling coolant expansion
tank
2 07.11.20 Stock vehicles: observing measures specified in Mainte‐ New chapter
14 nance table for stock vehicles (see “Before handing vehicle
over to customer”) ⇒ page 125
Battery: connecting to a stationary battery charging unit for New chapter
sustained charging ⇒ page 31
Poly V-belts for ancillaries: checking ⇒ page 85 New chapter
Poly V-belts for ancillaries and pulley for power steering New chapter
pump: renewing ⇒ page 129
Engine oil: draining ⇒ page 70 New chapter
Battery: reading out status and sending diagnostic log Procedure modified to include:
⇒ page 26 Sending diagnosis log
Headlights and reversing lights, side lights, number plate Procedure modified to include:
lights, turn signals, hazard warning lights: checking opera‐ Checking brake lights
tion ⇒ page 64
Engine oil: filling up ⇒ page 82 Note for 1.8 ltr./2.0 ltr. TFSI en‐
gines added
Windscreen/rear window washer system: checking spray Requirement for spray pattern
pattern and adjusting if necessary ⇒ page 61 on rear window adjusted
Body: checking vehicle paintwork for damage and corrosion Vehicle body from below added
from below and with bonnet, rear lid and doors open
⇒ page 124
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N Date Chapter Changes made

o.
Bonnet arrester hook: lubricating ⇒ page 60 Lubricating point added
Roof insert - panorama sunroof: cleaning and lubricating Description in step 5 corrected
⇒ page 56
Note
For greater clarity, only the last three updates to the document
are listed.
1.2 Engine number
Note
The engine number consists of the engine code letters (3 or 4

characters) and the serial number.
4-cyl. petrol engine 1.8 ltr. TFSI ⇒ page 2

6-cyl. petrol engine 3.0 ltr. TFSI/3.2 ltr. FSI ⇒ page 3
8-cyl. petrol engine 4.2 ltr. FSI ⇒ page 3
4-cyl. diesel engine 2.0 ltr. TDI ⇒ page 4
6-cyl. diesel engine 2.7 ltr. TDI/3.0 ltr. TDI ⇒ page 4
1.2.1 4-cyl. petrol engine 1.8 ltr. TFSI

The engine number is stamped on the left side at the joint between
the engine and the gearbox -arrow-.
The engine number is also given on the sticker on the toothed belt
cover (top).
In addition, the engine code letters are listed on the vehicle data
sticker ⇒ page 4 .

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cover (top).
1.2.3 6-cyl. petrol engine 3.0 ltr. TFSI/3.2 ltr.

FSI
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1.2.5 4-cyl. diesel engine 2.0 ltr. TDI

cover (top).
1.2.6 6-cyl. diesel engine 2.7 ltr. TDI/3.0 ltr.

TDI
cover (top).
1.3 Vehicle identification number

Depending on the equipment and country-specific version, the
vehicle identification number is located:
♦ On the vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 4
♦ Stamped on the suspension turret (right-side) near the top of
the wheel housing -illustration-
♦ Optional: In the MMI under »Car systems«
The vehicle identification number consists of the following:
WAU ZZZ 8K Z B A/N 000 234

Manufactur‐ Filler charac‐ Type Filler charac‐ Model year Production lo‐ Serial number
er's mark ters ters cation
1.4 Vehicle data sticker

The vehicle data sticker is located:
4 1. General information
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♦ In the Service Schedule

♦ In the area of the spare wheel well under the floor covering
-arrow-
The vehicle data sticker contains the following vehicle data:

1 - Vehicle identification number
2 - Vehicle model, manufacturer's code, engine type and power
output, production month and year
3 - Engine and gearbox code letters (not specified on some export
models)
4 - Paint number, interior equipment number
5 - Numbers for optional extras
6 - Fuel consumption: urban, extra urban, combined, CO2 (not
specified on some export models)
Audi A4 2008 ➤
2 Preparations
Vehicle: raising ⇒ page 6
Engine cover panel: removing and installing ⇒ page 8
Noise insulation: removing and installing ⇒ page 13
Window regulators: activating automatic open/close function
⇒ page 16
Vehicle diagnostic tester: connecting ⇒ page 16
2.1 Vehicle: raising
Caution
Risk of damage to vehicle due to incorrect use of lifting plat‐

form.
♦ Do not exceed the permissible lifting capacity of the lifting
platform.
♦ The vehicle should be lifted only at the points shown in the
illustration.
♦ Position support plates so that they are aligned centrally
below the lifting points.
♦ Ensure sufficient clearance between low-mounted vehicle
components and the lifting platform.
Procedure:
– Front: Position support plates of lifting platform under lifting
point on side member -arrow-.
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– Rear: Position support plates of lifting platform under lifting

point on side member -arrow-.
Note
♦ The location of the lifting points is indicated by markings stam‐

ped on the side member trim.
♦ Applies to RS 4: Extend all support plates -2- far enough so
that the lifting arm of the lifting platform does not touch the
vehicle trim.
2. Preparations 7
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2.2 Engine cover panel: removing and in‐

stalling
4-cyl. petrol engine 1.8 ltr. TFSI/2.0 ltr. TFSI (version 1)
⇒ page 8
⇒ page 9
4-cyl. petrol engine 2.0 ltr. TFSI (version 3) ⇒ page 9
4-cyl. diesel engine 2.0 ltr. TDI (version 1) ⇒ page 11
6-cyl. diesel engine 2.7 ltr. TDI/3.0 ltr. TDI ⇒ page 12 by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Protected
TFSI (version 1)
Procedure for removing:
– Carefully pull engine cover panel off retaining pins one after
another -arrows-.
Procedure for installing:
– Position engine cover panel on retaining pins and then use
your hands to press it onto retaining pins, one after the other.
Note
There is more than one version of the engine cover panel for the
4-cylinder 1.8 ltr. TFSI/2.0 TFSI petrol engine ⇒ page 9 .
8 2. Preparations
Audi A4 2008 ➤

TFSI (version 2)
another -arrows-.
Note
♦ There is more than one version of the engine cover panel for
the 4-cylinder 1.8 ltr. TFSI petrol engine ⇒ page 8 .
♦ There is more than one version of the engine cover panel for
the 4-cylinder 2.0 ltr. TFSI petrol engine ⇒ page 9 .
2.2.3 4-cyl. petrol engine 2.0 ltr. TFSI (version

3)
another -arrows-.
Note
4-cylinder 2.0 ltr. TFSI petrol engine ⇒ page 8 .
2. Preparations 9
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1)
– Carefully pull engine cover panels -1- and -2- off retaining pins
one after another.
– Position engine cover panels on retaining pins and then use
Note

2)
another -arrows-.
Note
10 2. Preparations
Audi A4 2008 ➤

– Carefully pull engine cover panels off retaining pins one after
another -arrows-.
– Position engine cover panels on retaining pins and then use

another -arrows-.
2.2.8 4-cyl. diesel engine 2.0 ltr. TDI (version

1)
another -arrows-.
Note
4-cylinder 2.0 ltr. TDI diesel engine ⇒ page 12 . with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
2. Preparations 11
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2)
another -arrows-.
Note with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
4-cylinder 2.0 ltr. TDI diesel engine ⇒ page 12 .

3)
another -arrows-.
Note
4-cylinder 2.0 ltr. TDI diesel engine ⇒ page 11 .

TDI
another -arrows-.
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2.3 Noise insulation: removing and installing

Front noise insulation: all models except RS 4 ⇒ page 13
Front noise insulation: RS 4 ⇒ page 14
Rear noise insulation: all models except RS 4 ⇒ page 15
Rear noise insulation: RS 4 ⇒ page 15
2.3.1 Front noise insulation: all models except

RS 4
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624- , measuring range 1 to 5
Nm
♦ Or: torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- , measuring range 2 to 10
Nm
Nm
♦ Or: torque wrench - VAS 6854- , measuring range 5 to 13 Nm
Table of tightening torques for installation:
Component/fastener [Nm]
Bolt -2- 5

– Remove bolts -2- from connection between wheel housing lin‐
er and noise insulation (front).
– Remove quick-release fasteners -3- from noise insulation
(front).
– Pull noise insulation towards rear out of bottom section of
bumper cover and detach.
Install in reverse sequence. Note tightening torques (see table of
tightening torques for installation ⇒ page 13 ).
2. Preparations 13
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Note
♦ Ensure that you feel the quick-release fasteners engage when

installing.
♦ On vehicles with supplementary heater, opening of exhaust
pipe must be routed vertically through grommet in noise insu‐
lation.
2.3.2 Front noise insulation: RS 4

Nm
Bolt -7- 5
Bolts securing wheel housing liner 1.5

– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
– Remove bolts -arrows- from connection between wheel hous‐

ing liner (front) -1- and wheel spoiler (front).
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– Remove quick-release fasteners -arrows-.

– Pull noise insulation (front) -1- towards rear out of bottom sec‐
tion of bumper cover and detach.
Note
Ensure that you feel the quick-release fasteners engage when

installing.
2.3.3 Rear noise insulation: all models except

RS 4
– Turn quick-release fasteners -6- 180° to the left to release.
– Pull out noise insulation panel towards rear.
Install in reverse sequence.
Note

installing.
2.3.4 Rear noise insulation: RS 4

Nm
Bolts -4- and -5- 2.1
2. Preparations 15
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– Remove bolts -4- and -5-.
– Pull out spreader pins -1- and remove together with fastener.
– Remove quick-release fasteners -3-.
– Pull noise insulation -2- towards rear out of bottom section of
bumper cover and detach.
tightening torques for installation ⇒ page 15 ). Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Note

installing.
2.4 Window regulators: activating automatic

open/close function
If the vehicle battery was disconnected, the automatic open/close
function for the electric windows must be reactivated.
Procedure:
– Pull up on window regulator switch until windows are com‐
pletely closed.
– Release switch and pull on it again for at least one second.
– Repeat procedure with all window regulators.
2.5 Vehicle diagnostic tester: connecting

♦ Diagnosis system - VAS 6160 A-
♦ Remote diagnosis head - VAS 5054A-

♦ Or: Diagnosis interface - VAS 5055-
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Audi A4 2008 ➤
Procedure:
– Plug connector for remote diagnosis head - VAS 5054A- into
diagnostic connection in vehicle.
– Switch on diagnostic system - VAS 6160 A- .
– Switch on ignition.
– Follow the menu on the screen to start the desired functions.
2. Preparations 17
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18 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
3 Maintenance
Rear final drive: changing gear oil ⇒ page 126
Rear final drive: changing ATF ⇒ page 126
Front final drive: changing gear oil ⇒ page 126
Display instruments: setting time and date ⇒ page 126
Automatic gearbox (multitronic): changing ATF ⇒ page 127
Battery: checking that battery and battery cables are securely fit‐
ted ⇒ page 27
Battery: determining and recording state of charge (SOC)
⇒ page 33
Battery: checking electrolyte level ⇒ page 28
Battery: connecting stationary battery charging unit (min. 30A,
charging voltage max. 14.8 V on IV characteristic curve)
⇒ page 31
Battery: reading out status and sending diagnostic log
⇒ page 26
Axles (front and rear): checking components for play and secure
attachment, and checking protective boots ⇒ page 50
Front passenger airbag: checking key switch on / off and setting
to "on" ⇒ page 66
Tyres (except spare wheel): checking tyre pressures and adjust‐
ing to 3.5 bar if necessary ⇒ page 45
Tyres: checking tyre pressures and adjusting if necessary
⇒ page 44
Tyres: checking condition and wear pattern, and checking and
recording tread depth ⇒ page 43
Owner's literature: checking that all documents are present
⇒ page 66
Brake system: checking condition of brake hoses, and checking
that caps are fitted on bleeder screws ⇒ page 40
Brake pads: checking thickness ⇒ page 41
Brake fluid (vehicles older than 12 months): changing
⇒ page 40
Brake fluid: checking fluid level ⇒ page 40
Brake fluid: changing ⇒ page 35
Brake discs: checking for surface rust and operating brakes to
clean if necessary ⇒ page 42
Checklist "Documentation of cleaning and care routine": checking
availability ⇒ page 125
Checklist "Documentation of cleaning and care routine": signing
and placing in vehicle wallet ⇒ page 126
Roof insert - panorama sunroof: cleaning and lubricating
⇒ page 56 permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Roof insert - sliding/tilting sunroof: cleaning and lubricating
⇒ page 54
Roof insert: checking operation ⇒ page 53
Diesel particulate filter: reading out ash deposit volume
⇒ page 22
3. Maintenance 19
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Dual clutch gearbox (S tronic): changing ATF and renewing ex‐

changeable ATF filter ⇒ page 127
Dual clutch gearbox (S tronic): changing ATF and renewing ex‐
changeable ATF filter (if fitted) ⇒ page 127
Dual clutch gearbox (S tronic): changing gear oil and renewing oil
filter ⇒ page 127
Event memory: reading out and erasing ⇒ page 23
Headlights and reversing lights, side lights, number plate lights,
turn signals, hazard warning lights: checking operation
⇒ page 64
Mirror hanger indicating defective battery: renewing battery on
affected vehicles ⇒ page 35
Vehicle key(s), wheel covers and owner's literature: checking
availability and recording number present ⇒ page 69
Vehicle key: removing from ignition lock ⇒ page 69
Vehicle key(s): checking operation and recording number of keys
given to customer ⇒ page 69
Vehicle doors: removing edge protection ⇒ page 122
Vehicle exterior: checking unprotected areas for dirt, and cleaning
if necessary ⇒ page 122
Vehicle exterior: removing protective film ⇒ page 122
Vehicle interior and exterior: checking for and documenting any
damage ⇒ page 68 Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Vehicle interior: checking that it is clean and cleaning if necessary
⇒ page 67
Vehicle interior: removing any objects other than those protecting

interior surfaces ⇒ page 68
Vehicle interior: removing protective covers for seats and carpet
⇒ page 67
Vehicle (from below): checking for damage ⇒ page 53
Bonnet arrester hook: lubricating ⇒ page 60
Cleaning and care: checking that required measures have been
carried out on time ⇒ page 126
Suspension struts on front and rear axle: removing locking ele‐
ments ⇒ page 48
Car cover: renewing according to manufacturer's instructions
⇒ page 123
Luggage compartment cover and sun blind: checking that they
are rolled up and rolling up if necessary ⇒ page 70
Glove box light, interior lighting and reading light: checking oper‐
ation ⇒ page 65
Hydraulic system: checking fluid level ⇒ page 98
Vehicles parked outdoors: covering unprotected vehicles with
protective transport film and car cover (not for vehicles with con‐
trol number 5K0 on data sticker on windscreen) ⇒ page 124
Vehicles parked outdoors: locking ⇒ page 124
Interior mirror: calibrating compass ⇒ page 127
Body: checking vehicle paintwork for damage and corrosion from
below and with bonnet, rear lid and doors open ⇒ page 124
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Audi A4 2008 ➤
Poly V-belt for supercharger with charge air coolers: renewing

⇒ page 127
Poly V-belts for ancillaries and for pulleys for coolant pump and
power steering pump: renewing ⇒ page 128
Poly V-belts for ancillaries and pulley for power steering pump:
renewing ⇒ page 129
Poly V-belts for ancillaries: renewing ⇒ page 128
Poly V-belts for ancillaries: checking ⇒ page 85
Luggage compartment lighting: checking operation ⇒ page 65
Luggage compartment: removing protective film and felt pieces
⇒ page 65
Instrument cluster: resetting driver information system
⇒ page 128
Instrument cluster: checking warning lamps ⇒ page 68
Fuel tank: adding fuel additive ⇒ page 117
Fuel filter: renewing ⇒ page 116
Cooling system: checking anti-freeze and coolant level, and cor‐
recting if necessary ⇒ page permitted
99 unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Paintwork, trims, side windows and wiper blades: checking clean‐
liness ⇒ page 123
Air cleaner: renewing filter element and cleaning housing
⇒ page 102
Engine, gearbox, final drive and steering: checking for leaks and
damage ⇒ page 53
Engine oil: draining ⇒ page 70
Engine oil: extracting ⇒ page 71
Engine oil: renewing oil filter ⇒ page 72
Engine oil: filling up ⇒ page 82
Engine oil: checking oil level and correcting if necessary
⇒ page 83
Navigation system (MMI basic): releasing eject button and run‐
ning CD for languages ⇒ page 24
MMI navigation system: loading navigation CD/DVD
⇒ page 24
Parking brake: releasing ⇒ page 43
Road test ⇒ page 124
Wheel bolts: tightening to specified torque ⇒ page 47
Reducing agent (AdBlue®): filling up tank completely
⇒ page 118
Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: storing changed tyre pressures
⇒ page 46
Tyre repair kit: checking that set is complete, and checking and
recording expiry date ⇒ page 47
Manual gearbox/automatic gearbox: selecting 1st gear/park
⇒ page 126
Windscreen/rear window washer system: checking spray pattern
and adjusting if necessary ⇒ page 61
Wiper blades: checking for damage ⇒ page 62
3. Maintenance 21
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Headlights: checking for correct adjustment ⇒ page 63

Headlight washer system: checking operation ⇒ page 62
Snow screen: cleaning ⇒ page 114
Service Schedule: affixing vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 67
Service Schedule: entering Delivery Inspection ⇒ page 67
Service interval display: resetting service ⇒ page 24
Seat belts: checking that retaining rivets are fitted, and checking
locking action of automatic belt retractor ⇒ page 67
Horn: checking operation ⇒ page 66
Sun visors: checking that they are folded up and folding up if nec‐
essary ⇒ page 69
Stock vehicles: observing measures specified in Maintenance ta‐
ble for stock vehicles (see “Before handing vehicle over to cus‐
tomer”) ⇒ page 125
Dust and pollen filter: renewing ⇒ page 115
Stock vehicle care management: deciding and recording date of
next check ⇒ page 126
Transport mode: checking activation and activating if necessary
⇒ page 25
Transport mode: deactivating ⇒ page 25
Protective transport film and car cover: checking position and
correcting if necessary ⇒ page 123
Protective transport film: renewing according to manufacturer's
instructions ⇒ page 123
Underbody: checking trim, wheel housing liners, side members
and pipes/wiring for damage, and checking that they are properly
secured ⇒ page 53
First-aid kit: checking and recording expiry date ⇒ page 68
Warning triangle: checking availability ⇒ page 68
Plenum chamber and water drains: checking for dirt
⇒ page 113
Toothed belt for camshaft drive, and drive sprockets for camshaft,
crankshaft and high-pressure pump: renewing ⇒ page 128
Toothed belt for camshaft drive and tensioning roller: renewing
⇒ page 128
Toothed belt for camshaft drive: renewing ⇒ page 128
Spark plugs: renewing ⇒ page 86 Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Accessories: installing ⇒ page 125 with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
3.1 Diesel particulate filter: reading out ash

deposit volume
Table of test values and procedure guidelines:
Engine Engine code Method of analysis Measured value designation for Maximum val‐
diagnostic tester ue for ash de‐
posit
4-cyl. diesel en‐ All Guided Functions Particulate filter, oil ash deposit Oil ash depos‐
gine 2.0 ltr. TDI volume it volume: 175
ml
22 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
Engine Engine code Method of analysis Measured value designation for Maximum val‐
diagnostic tester ue for ash de‐
posit
6-cyl. diesel en‐ All engine codes ex‐ Control unit self-di‐ [VO]_P_FLT_LD_VOL_ASH Oil ash depos‐
gine 2.7 ltr. TDI/ cept CCLA, CDUC, agnosis it volume: 370
3.0 ltr. TDI CKVB, CKVC, CLAB ml
6-cyl. diesel en‐ CCLA, CDUC, CLAB Guided Functions Particulate filter, oil ash deposit Oil ash depos‐
ml
6-cyl. diesel en‐ CKVB, CKVC Guided Functions Particulate filter, oil ash deposit Oil ash depos‐
ml
Procedure:
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ page 16 .
– Select Diagnosis mode and begin diagnosis.
– Perform vehicle identification.
– De-select “Working with Guided Fault Finding” by removing
v and press Apply .
– Protected
Continue to follow
by copyright. instructions
Copying on screen.
for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Switch to “Control units” tab. in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

with respect to the correctness of information
– Select control unit “01 — Engine electronics” and carry out

following functions via right mouse button:
♦ Identify control unit
♦ Guided Functions/Control unit self-diagnosis
♦ 01 - Read measured values/Measured values
– Select desired measured value (see table of test values and
procedure guidelines ⇒ page 22 ) by entering v and confirm‐
ing with OK .
– Evaluate measured value and follow further instructions on
screen.
– Perform the following measures according to the measured
value:
Result: Measure:
Measured value < critical Vehicle can be driven for a further 30,000 km (19,000 miles).
value
Measured value ≥ critical Renew diesel particulate filter and reset measured value to zero ⇒ Engine; Rep.
value gr. 26 ; Emission control system; Removing and installing particulate filter .
3.2 Event memory: reading out and erasing

Procedure:
– Select “Working with Guided Fault Finding” by entering v and
press Apply .
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The control unit is then identified, and the event memory is inter‐
rogated. Observe notes and test conditions.
– Switch to “Control units” tab and call up “Event memory list”
for an overview of all entries stored in event memory.
– Correct relevant faults and erase event memory.
Note
The event memory is erased automatically if the Guided Fault

Finding is closed correctly.
3.3 Navigation system (MMI basic): releas‐

ing eject button and running CD for lan‐
guages
Step 1 - releasing eject button:
v and press Apply .
– Switch to “Special functions” tab and select following program:

♦ 5F - Lock / release eject button
– Start program by selecting Carry out check .
– Continue to follow instructions on screen.
Step 2 - installing language:
– Activate MMI.
– Take “Navigation cues and speech dialogue system” CD out
of glove box and insert it into CD/DVD drive. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Press function selector button SETUP . permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
– Select following menu under control button »Settings«:

♦ Language
– Use MMI rotary pushbutton to select desired language.
– Put CD back when finished.
3.4 MMI navigation system: loading naviga‐

tion CD/DVD
Procedure:
– Switch on ignition and activate MMI.
– Insert navigation CD/DVD into appropriate drive and read in
navigation data.
3.5 Service interval display: resetting serv‐

ice
Procedure:
24 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤

v and press Apply .
– Switch to “Special functions” tab.

– Select service setting to be reset (e.g. “17 — Inspection”).
Note
Please refer to the relevant Maintenance table for information on

which service channel to reset and what data to enter.
3.6 Transport mode: deactivating

Procedure:
v and press Apply .

♦ 19 - Activating / deactivating transport mode
–permitted
Startunless
program bybyselecting
authorised Carry
AUDI AG. AUDI AG does out check
not guarantee or .accept any liability
Note
♦ The transport mode serves to maintain the vehicle's ability to

start.
♦ When the vehicle is in transport mode, many functions, e.g.
radio, are restricted or unavailable.
3.7 Transport mode: checking activation

and activating if necessary
Checking transport mode ⇒ page 25
Activating transport mode ⇒ page 25
3.7.1 Checking transport mode

Procedure:
– Check whether »Transport mode on« is shown in instrument
cluster.
– If necessary, activate transport mode ⇒ page 25 .
3.7.2 Activating transport mode

Procedure:
3. Maintenance 25
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v and press Apply .

♦ 19 - Activating / deactivating transport mode
Note
♦ The transport mode serves to maintain the vehicle's ability to

start.
♦ When the vehicle is in transport mode, many functions, e.g.
radio, are restricted or unavailable.
3.8 Battery: reading out status and sending

diagnostic log
Procedure:
– Select “Working with Guided Fault Finding” by entering v and
press Apply .
♦ A - Battery check
– Use results of test to determine following measures:
Result on vehicle diagnostic test‐ Measure: permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
er: with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
“Battery OK” No further measures necessary.

“Charge battery” Charge battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Charging battery .
“Battery is no longer of the same Renew battery after consulting with customer ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr.
quality as when shipped” 27 ; Battery; Removing and installing battery .
– Switch to Control units tab.

– Press X Diagnosis button and close diagnosis program.
– Send off diagnosis log online.
26 3. Maintenance
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Note
♦ A working network connection is necessary to send the diag‐

nostic log file online.
♦ After the diagnosis is complete, you will receive confirmation
that the test log was sent successfully.
3.9 Battery: checking that battery and bat‐

tery cables are securely fitted
WARNING
Risk of injury due to loose battery clamp on positive terminal.

♦ Disconnect battery clamp from negative terminal and then
tighten battery clamp on positive terminal.

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410- , measuring range 4 to 20 Nm
Nut on battery clamp 4
Bolt on retainer plate 18
The battery is located in the luggage compartment.

Requirements:
• Ignition switched off during test.
Removal steps:
– Lift luggage compartment floor and secure in position.
– Applies to A4 Saloon: Unscrew nut -1- for tool kit and remove
tool kit cover -2-.
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– Applies to A4 Avant: Unscrew nut -1- for temporary spare

wheel and take out temporary spare wheel -3-.
– If fitted, remove subwoofer ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ;
Sound system; Removing and installing subwoofer -R211- .
– Open battery terminal covers.
Procedure:
– Check by hand that battery terminal clamps are securely seat‐

ed. If necessary tighten nuts -2- and -4- for battery terminal
clamps to specified torque (see table of tightening torques for
installation ⇒ page 27 ).
– Check by hand that battery -1- is securely installed. If neces‐
sary tighten bolt -6- on retainer plate -7- to specified torque
(see table of tightening torques for installation ⇒ page 27 ).
3.10 Battery: checking electrolyte level
Note
Batteries must not be opened.
Battery without magic eye ⇒ page 28

Battery with magic eye ⇒ page 29
3.10.1 Battery without magic eye

Removal steps:
– Lift luggage compartment floor and secure in position.
tool kit cover -2-.
28 3. Maintenance
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Procedure:
– Check battery housing for the following:
♦ Battery terminals are not corroded or damaged
♦ Mechanical damage to battery housing and cover, indicated
by electrolyte leakage or crystals at the damaged area
– Damaged batteries must be renewed.
– Check electrolyte level of all battery cells using markings on
housing.
– If electrolyte level of one or more battery cells is below MIN
marking: Renew battery.
Note
♦ A bright hand-held light helps to better see the MIN and MAX
markings on the housing.
♦ If battery is difficult to see: Use a small mirror to check the
electrolyte level (shine a bright hand-held light at a right angle
onto the battery cells).
3.10.2 Battery with magic eye
WARNING
Risk of explosion if magic eye is colourless or light yellow!

♦ Do not attempt to jump-start vehicle.
♦ Do not check or charge battery.
♦ Renew battery.

Removal steps:
– Lift luggage compartment floor and Protected
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tool kit cover -2-.

Procedure:
– Check battery housing for the following:
♦ Battery terminals are not corroded or damaged
♦ Mechanical damage to battery housing and cover, indicated
by electrolyte leakage or crystals at the damaged area
– Damaged batteries must be renewed.
– Before checking electrolyte level: Tap magic eye -arrow- care‐

fully with handle of a screwdriver.
– Read off battery electrolyte levelpermitted

according to colour display.
unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Two different results are possible:with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Colour of magic eye: Measure:

Black or green Electrolyte level OK: No further measures necessary
Colourless or light yellow Electrolyte level too low: Battery must be renewed
30 3. Maintenance
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Note
♦ The magic eye is also referred to as an ALI (acid level indica‐

tor).
♦ The magic eye is only for use in determining the electrolyte
level.
♦ During battery charging or vehicle operation, air bubbles can
form underneath the magic eye which could falsify the colour
display. Tap magic eye lightly to release any bubbles.
3.11 Battery: connecting stationary battery

charging unit (min. 30A, charging volt‐
age max. 14.8 V on IV characteristic
curve)
WARNING
Risk of injury if battery terminal clamps are connected incor‐

rectly.
♦ Connect positive battery terminal clamp first, then connect
negative battery terminal clamp.

♦ Battery charger - VAS 5906-
Only applies to vehicles intended for display.

Requirements:
• Ignition switched off.
Removal steps:
– Remove stopper from wheel housing on left side of vehicle and
store it in glove box.
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Procedure for connecting battery charger:

– Guide plug of charging cable from above through wheel hous‐
ing -arrow- and out from underside of vehicle.
– Take hold of handle and open cover -1- in direction of
-arrow-.
– Release catch in direction of -arrow A- and open cover for jump

start connection (+) in direction of -arrow B-.
– First connect charger clamp (+) to jump start connection (+)

-1-, and ensure that charger clamp does not make contact with
bonnet when it is closed.
– Then connect charger clamp (-) to earth point (-) -2- on body,
and ensure that charger clamp does not make contact with
bonnet when it is closed.
– Arrange wiring of battery charger - VAS 5906- neatly in engine
compartment.
– Switch on battery charger - VAS 5906- and adjust settings as
needed.
– Position battery charger - VAS 5906- under vehicle so that it
is hidden from view as well as possible, ensuring that ventila‐
tion grille of charger is unobstructed.
Procedure for disconnecting battery charger:

Remove in reverse sequence.
32 3. Maintenance
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3.12 Battery: determining and recording state

of charge (SOC)
Vehicles with transport mode ON ⇒ page 33
Vehicles with transport mode OFF ⇒ page 33
3.12.1 Vehicles with transport mode ON

Procedure:
– Read off battery charge level on instrument cluster.
State of charge Measure:
(SOC):
“≥ 80% (12.5 V)” No further measures necessary.
“SOC < 80% (12.5 Charge battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep.
V) und SOC ≥ 10% gr. 27 ; Battery; Charging battery .
(11.6 V)”
“< 10% (11.6 V)” Charge battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep.
gr. 27 ; Battery; Charging battery , and at‐
tach mirror hanger for “Battery defective”.
– Record charge level in maintenance table.
Note
If if is not possible to read off the state of charge in the instrument

cluster, measure the battery's no load voltage ⇒ page 34 .
3.12.2 Vehicles with transport mode OFF

♦ Battery tester - VAS 6161-
Removal steps:
– Lift luggage compartment
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– Applies to A4 Saloon:
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tool kit cover -2-.
3. Maintenance 33
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Procedure:
– Switch on battery tester - VAS 6161- and select “QC check,
new vehicles”.
– Use battery tester - VAS 6161- to measure voltage between
battery clamps.
Battery Measure:
tester
shows:
“Battery No further measures necessary.
Good”
“Charge Charge battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
fully now” Battery; Charging battery .
“Battery Charge battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Faulty” Battery; Charging battery , and attach mirror hang‐
er for “Battery defective”.
Note
♦ When using battery tester - VAS 6161- , ensure that the soft‐
ware is up to date.
♦ If if is not possible to measure the state of charge with battery
tester - VAS 6161- , measure the battery's no load voltage
⇒ page 34 .
3.12.3 Measuring no load voltage of battery

♦ Hand-held multimeter - V.A.G. 1526 C-
♦ Or: digital multimeter - V.A.G. 1715-
Requirements:
• Battery must not be placed under load from connected elec‐
trical equipment for at least 12 hours before test.
• Battery must not have been charged for at least 12 hours be‐
fore test.
• Engine must remain off for at least 2 hours before test.
34 3. Maintenance
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• Ignition switched off during test.

Procedure:
– Use hand-held multimeter - V.A.G. 1526 C- to measure volt‐
age between battery clamps -2- and -3-.
State of charge Measure:

(SOC):
“≥ 12.5 V” No further measures necessary.
“SOC < 12.5 V und Charge battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Charging battery .
SOC ≥ 11.6 V”
“< 11.6 V” Renew battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Charging battery , and attach
mirror hanger for “Battery defective”.
3.13 Mirror hanger indicating defective bat‐

tery: renewing battery on affected vehi‐
cles
Only for vehicles with mirror hanger for “Battery defective”.
Procedure:
– Wait until shortly before vehicle delivery, then renew battery
according to instructions in workshop manual ⇒ Rep. gr. 27 ;
Battery; Removing and installing battery .
3.14 Brake fluid: changing
WARNING
Risk of accident if the brake pedal has too much free play.
♦ Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle
is driven on the road.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to caustic brake fluid.

♦ Avoid contact with skin.
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Audi A4 2008 ➤
Caution
Risk of damage due to improper handling of brake fluid.

♦ Avoid contact with vehicle paint.
♦ Avoid contact with liquids containing mineral oils (oil, pet‐
rol, cleaning agents).

♦ Brake filling and bleeding equipment - VAS 5234-
♦ Tool set for brake bleeding - VAS 6564-

The value given in the table is for one brake caliper, i.e. if there
are two bleeder screws on one caliper, the sum of the quantities
discharged from both bleeder screws must equal the value given
in the table.
Sequence of opening bleeder screws: Quantity of brake fluid to discharge:
Brake calipers
Front axle on driver's side 1. 0.20 ltr.
Front axle on front passenger's side 2. 0.20 ltr.
Rear axle on driver's side 3. 0.30 ltr.
Rear axle on front passenger's side 4. 0.30 ltr.
Clutch slave cylinder 5. 0.15 ltr.
⇒ Total quantity, automatic gearbox 1.00 ltr.

⇒ Total quantity, manual gearbox 1.15 ltr.
36 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
Step 1 - connecting brake filling and bleeding equipment:

– Unscrew filler cap -1- from brake fluid reservoir.
– Use extraction hose included in brake filling and bleeding
equipment - VAS 5234- to extract brake fluid from reservoir

(with strainer installed) until fluid is level with bottom edge of
strainer. Make sure that no more fluid flows back into reservoir
from strainer after extracting fluid.
– Screw adapter -1- onto brake fluid reservoir.

– Connect filling hose -2- included with brake filling and bleeding
equipment - VAS 5234- to adapter.
– Set pressure on brake filling and bleeding equipment -
VAS 5234- (see operating instructions).
Step 2 - bleeding and filling brake system:

If there are two bleeder screws on each brake caliper, first bleed
the inner, then the outer bleeder screw.
– Raise vehicle ⇒ page 6 .
Front axle:
– Brake caliper (driver's side): Remove cap(s) -1- from bleeder

screw(s).
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– Fit bleeder hose -1- attached to collector container onto bleed‐

er screw from inside of rim.
– Open bleeder screw and allow brake fluid to discharge. Refer
to table for correct quantity of brake fluid to discharge
⇒ page 36 .
– Close bleeder screw.
– If there are two bleeder screws on each brake caliper: Repeat
procedure with second bleeder screw.
– Refit cap on bleeder screw(s).
– Repeat procedure on passenger's side.
Rear axle:
– Brake caliper (driver's side): Remove cap(s) -1- from bleeder

screw(s). Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Take reversible ratchet and appropriate socket from tool set
for brake bleeding - VAS 6564- and fit together.
– Run bleeder hose -1- from inside of rim through reversible

ratchet -2- and socket -3- and fit onto bleeder screw.
– Open bleeder screw with ratchet -2- and allow brake fluid to
discharge. Refer to table for correct quantity of brake fluid to
discharge ⇒ page 36 .
– Close bleeder screw.
38 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
– If there are two bleeder screws on each brake caliper: Working

from outside of rim, apply reversible ratchet -2- and socket
-3- and repeat procedure.
– Refit cap on bleeder screw(s) on brake caliper.
– Repeat procedure on passenger's side.
Step 3 - bleeding clutch slave cylinder

Only for vehicles with manual gearbox
– Remove components necessary for access; refer to ⇒ Manual
gearbox; Rep. gr. 30 ; Clutch mechanism; Bleeding clutch
mechanism .
– Fit bleeder hose attached to collector container -1- onto bleed‐
er screw of clutch slave cylinder.
– Open bleeder screw and allow correct amount of brake fluid
to flow out (see table of test values and procedure guidelines
⇒ page 36 ).
– Close bleeder screw and fit cap.
Step 4 - final steps:

– Close filling lever of brake filling and bleeding equipment -
VAS 5234- .
– Detach filling hose from adapter.
– Unscrew adapter from brake fluid reservoir.
– Check brake fluid level and adjust if necessary (depending on
brake pad wear) ⇒ page 40 .
– Screw cap onto brake fluid reservoir.
– Operate clutch pedal several times.
– Check pedal pressure and free travel: No more than 1/3 of total
pedal travel.
– Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.
– If free travel of brake pedal is greater than specified, or if brake
function is impaired: Check brake system for leaks and renew
brake fluid again.
Note
♦ The bleeder hose must fit permitted
tightly unless
on the bleeder
authorised screw
by AUDI to pre‐
AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
vent air from entering the brake system.
♦ In the case of certain wheel combinations, the wheels may

have to be removed.
♦ With the aid of the tool set for brake bleeding - VAS 6564- ,
the rear brakes or, depending on version, the front and rear
brakes can be bled without having to remove the wheels.
♦ Use genuine Audi brake fluid; see Electronic parts catalogue
(ETKA).
♦ Do not reuse brake fluid.
♦ Always observe the relevant environmental regulations for
disposal of brake fluid.
3. Maintenance 39
Audi A4 2008 ➤
3.15 Brake fluid (vehicles older than 12

months): changing
Only applies to vehicles older than 12 months (from date of man‐
ufacture).
Procedure:
– Change brake fluid ⇒ page 35 .
3.16 Brake fluid: checking fluid level

Type of service: Fluid level specification:
Delivery Inspection Fluid level must be at MAX marking.
Brake fluid change Fluid level must be between MAX marking and MIN marking according to wear
level of brake pads.
Checking the brake system for leaks is a repair measure and

should be charged separately.
Procedure:
– Evaluate brake fluid level according to markings -arrow- on
brake fluid reservoir.
– Perform the following measures according to the results of the

check:
Fluid level: Evaluation/measure:

Above MAX marking Extract brake fluid.
Below specified level Carry out brake system leak test ⇒ Brake system; Rep. gr. 47 ; Hydraulic system;
Leak test .
Note
When the vehicle is in use, the fluid level drops due to wear and
automatic adjustment of the brake pads.
3.17 Brake system: checking condition of

brake hoses, and checking that caps are
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• Brake hoses must not touch any components when steering

is on full lock.
• Brake hoses must not be twisted.
40 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
Procedure:
– Check that all brake hoses are secured properly; when doing
so, ensure that the conditions listed are met:
– Check all brake hoses for abrasion, porosity, blistering and
cracking.
– Check that brake connections are seated correctly, and check
for corrosion and leaks.
– If faults are found on brake hoses: Repair/renew relevant com‐
ponent.
– Check that caps are fitted and secured on bleeder screws of
all brake calipers.
– permitted
Renewunless
anyauthorised
missingby caps.
AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
3.18 Brake pads: checking thickness
♦ Test pin - T40139- : Use the side with the thin probe (brake
symbol) to measure brake pad thickness.

Axle Brake pad wear limit including backplate and damper plate
[mm]
Front axle 10
Rear axle 7
Check only the thickness of the outer brake pads.

Procedure:
– Before you begin: Push sliding ring towards tip of test pin as
far as it will go.
– Bring tip of test pin into contact with brake disc.
– Slide test pin towards brake pad until test pin makes contact
with backplate of brake pad.
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Audi A4 2008 ➤
– Remove test pin and read off brake pad wear value -a- from
scale on tool.
– Repeat procedure for all wheels.
– If brake pad thickness has reached wear limit (see table of test
values and procedure guidelines ⇒ page 41 ): Renew brake
pads ⇒ Brake system; Rep. gr. 46 ; Removing and installing
brake pads .
Note
♦ When removing the test gauge, take care not to move the slid‐
ing ring. This would give an incorrect measurement.
♦ Note where the test gauge makes contact on the rear of the
brake pad and include the thickness of the damper plate in the
calculation if necessary.
♦ In the case of certain wheel combinations, the wheels must be
removed.
3.19 Brake discs: checking for surface rust
and operating brakes to clean if neces‐

sary
Checking brake discs ⇒ page 42
Operating brakes to clean brake discs ⇒ page 42
3.19.1 Checking brake discs

Procedure:
– Check outside of all brake discs for surface rust.
– If necessary, operate brakes to clean brake discs
⇒ page 42 .
Note
The brake discs can be damaged irreparably if surface rust is not

removed at the specified intervals.
3.19.2 Operating brakes to clean brake discs

Procedure:
– Accelerate vehicle to 40 km/h, then brake gently to 10 km/h
(do this five times).
– Accelerate vehicle to 40 km/h, then brake sharply to a stand‐
still (do this five times).
Note
The wheels should not spin or lock during acceleration and brak‐
ing.
42 3. Maintenance
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3.20 Parking brake: releasing

Mechanical parking brake ⇒ page 43
Electromechanical parking brake ⇒ page 43
3.20.1 Mechanical parking brake

Procedure:
– Release parking brake.
3.20.2 Electromechanical parking brake

Procedure:
– Press brake pedal, then press switch for electromechanical
parking brake.
3.21 Tyres: checking condition and wear pat‐

tern, and checking and recording tread
depth
♦ Test pin - T40139- : Use the side with the thick probe and
shoulder (scale marked with tyre symbol) to measure tread
depth.

Country-specific regulations for minimum tread depth apply; for
countries not listed, evaluate values according to the country's
specifications.
Country Minimum tread depth [mm]
EU countries 1.61)
Brazil 1.6
China permitted1.6
India 1.6
Japan 1.6
Norway 1.61)
Russia 1.6
Switzerland 1.6
Turkey 1.6
Ukraine 1.61)
USA 1.6
1) Larger values for winter tyres where these are mandatory
3. Maintenance 43
Audi A4 2008 ➤
Performing wheel alignment is a repair measure and should be

charged separately.
Step 1 - checking condition:
– Check for and remove any foreign bodies in tyre tread.
– Check all tyres for following types of damages:
♦ Cuts, cracks, tears
♦ Scuffing or flattened areas on tyre tread
♦ Porous sidewalls
♦ Blisters on sidewalls
– If damage is found: Renew tyres.
Step 2 - checking tyre wear pattern:
– Check tyre wear pattern of front wheels; check for the follow‐
ing:
♦ Feathering on tread indicating possible incorrect toe setting
♦ One-sided tread wear indicating possible incorrect camber
– If the above types of wear are found: Check wheel alignment
to determine the cause.
Step 3 - checking tread depth:
– Measure tread depth on all tyres (including spare tyre) at sev‐
eral points using test pin - T40139- . Uneven tread depth
indicates damage.
– Record average measurement for each tyre in Maintenance
table.
– If minimum tread depth has been reached (as specified for
your country; see table of test values and procedure guidelines
⇒ page 43 ): Renew tyre.
Note
Vehicles with four-wheel drive must be fitted with tyres with the
same tread pattern. Otherwise the centre differential may be
damaged.
3.22 Tyres: checking tyre pressures and ad‐

justing if necessary
Note
The tyre valves must be sealed with valve caps. Otherwise, dirt Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
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could enter the valve, which will then become blocked and will no
longer seal properly.

44 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
Front and rear axles ⇒ page 45

Spare wheel and temporary spare wheel ⇒ page 45
3.22.1 Front and rear axle

The tyre pressure specifications are listed on the sticker on the
inside of the driver's door.
Tyre sizes not listed: See Wheel/tyre guide for tyre pressure
specification ⇒ Wheel/Tyre Guide; Rep. gr. 44 ; Wheels, tyres,
vehicle geometry; Tyre pressures .
Procedure:
– Check tyre pressure of all tyres.
– If necessary, adjust to correct tyre pressures.
Note
The tyre pressures listed only apply to cold tyres. When the tyres
are warm, the actual pressures will be higher, but must not be
reduced.
3.22.2 Spare wheel and temporary spare

wheel
The following parameters apply to the tyre pressure specifica‐
tions:
• Spare wheel with standard-size tyre: Inflate to maximum tyre
pressure indicated on tyre pressure sticker.
• Temporary spare wheel: The correct tyre pressure is indicated
on the sidewall.
Procedure:
– Check tyre pressure of spare wheel/temporary spare wheel.
– If necessary, adjust to correct tyre pressures.
Note
Depending on equipment version, there may only be a tyre repair

kit supplied; see Maintenance table.
3.23 Tyres (except spare wheel): checking

tyre pressures and adjusting to 3.5 bar
if necessary
Note
The tyre valves must be sealed with valve caps. Otherwise, dirt
could enter the valve, which will then become blocked and will no
longer seal properly.
Procedure:
– Check tyre pressure of all tyres.
3. Maintenance 45
Audi A4 2008 ➤
– If necessary, adjust tyre pressure to 3.5 bar and record pres‐

sure in maintenance table.
3.24 Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: storing

changed tyre pressures
The Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator must be initialised after every
time the tyre pressures are changed or the tyres are renewed.
Storing tyre pressures via MMI (version 1) ⇒ page 46
Storing tyre pressures via MMI (version 2) ⇒ page 46
3.24.1 Storing tyre pressures via MMI (version

1)
Requirements:
• The inflation pressures of all tyres must be adjusted to the
correct values before the pressures are stored.
Procedure:
– Press function selector button CAR and navigate through fol‐
lowing menu structure:
♦ Tyre pressure monitoring
– Use MMI rotary pushbutton to select option to store tyre pres‐
sures.
Note
There are other methods of saving

Protected theCopying
by copyright. tyre pressures
⇒ page 46 . permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
3.24.2 Storing tyre pressures via MMI (version

2)
Requirements:
• The inflation pressures of all tyres must be adjusted to the
correct values before the pressures are stored.
Procedure:
– Press function selector button CAR .
– Select control button »Car systems« and navigate through fol‐
lowing menu structure:
♦ Servicing & checks
♦ Tyre pressure monitoring
– Use MMI rotary pushbutton to select option to store tyre pres‐
sures.
Note
There are other methods of saving the tyre pressures

⇒ page 46 .
46 3. Maintenance
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3.25 Tyre repair kit: checking that set is com‐

plete, and checking and recording expi‐
ry date
The tyre repair kit is located in the spare wheel well.
Procedure:
– Check that the following components of the tyre repair kit are
present:
♦ Compressor
♦ Tyre filler bottle incl. filler hose
– Take out the bottle and check the expiry date (printed on bottle
-arrow-).
– Record expiry date in Maintenance table.
– If expiry date has been exceeded or if bottle has already been
used: Renew tyre filler bottle.
3.26 Wheel bolts: tightening to specified tor‐

que
Nm

Fastener Tightening torque [Nm]
Wheel bolt 120
The adapter for loosening and tightening anti-theft wheel bolts is

included in the vehicle tool kit.

Procedure:
– Tighten wheel bolts in a diagonal sequence to specified torque
(see table of test values and procedure guidelines
⇒ page 47 ).
– If adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts was used: Put adapter back
in tool kit.
3. Maintenance 47
Audi A4 2008 ➤
3.27 Suspension struts on front and rear axle:

removing locking elements
Note
♦ These vehicles are identified by a coloured tag fixed to the

mirror -arrow-.
♦ It is not necessary to remove the wheels to perform this oper‐
ation. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Suspension struts on front axle ⇒ page 48
Suspension struts on rear axle ⇒ page 48
Pressing in bump stop ⇒ page 49
3.27.1 Suspension struts on front axle

Requirements:
• Vehicle suspension extended
Procedure:
– Push all locking elements -A- off piston rod.
– When all locking elements have been removed from vehicle:
Remove tag on interior mirror.
– After road test: Check that all bump stops are firmly seated in
shock absorber mountings.
– If necessary, press any loose bump stops into shock absorber
mountings ⇒ page 49 .
Note
The bump stops of the suspension struts are pressed into the
shock absorber mountings due to the compression movements
during the road test.
3.27.2 Suspension struts on rear axle

Requirements:
• Vehicle suspension extended
48 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
Procedure:
– Push all locking elements -1- off piston rod.
– When all locking elements have been removed from vehicle:
Remove tag on interior mirror.
– After road test: Check that all bump stops are firmly seated in
shock absorber mountings.
– If necessary, press any loose bump stops into shock absorber
mountings ⇒ page 49 .
Note
The bump stops of the suspension struts are pressed into the
shock absorber mountings due to the compression movements
during the road test.
3.27.3 Pressing in bump stop

♦ Soap-based lubricant, e.g. tyre assembly paste
Procedure:
– Remove coarse dirt from top edge of loose bump stop and coat
with tyre assembly paste.
– Press loose bump stop firmly into shock absorber mounting by
hand.
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3.28 Components of front and rear axles:

checking play, secure attachment and
protective boots
The following applies to all components shown below:
• There must be no noticeable or visual play.
• As a rule you can identify damage to the boots/drive shaft
boots by emerging grease.
• Check that retaining rings and spring-type clips are seated
correctly.
Front axle ⇒ page 50
Rear axle ⇒ page 52
3.28.1 Front axle

Track control links, guide links and coupling rod:
– Check relative movement between wheel bearing housing and
track control link/guide link.
– Track control links and guide links: Check boots -arrows- of

swivel joint all around for damage and make sure they are
seated correctly.
– Check swivel joints for play.
50 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
– Check all bonded rubber bushes of track control links and

guide links -arrows- for play.
– Check play at coupling rod -1-.
Track rod ball joint:
– Check boot -2- for track rod ball joint all around for damage
and make sure it is seated correctly.
– Check play at track rod ball joint.
Upper links:
– Upper links: Check boots -arrows- of swivel joints all around

for damage and make sure they are seated correctly.
– Check swivel joints for play.
– Check both bonded rubber bushes of upper links for play.
Anti-roll bar:
– Check anti-roll bar bush -3- for damage.
Drive shaft and steering rack:
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Audi A4 2008 ➤
– With steering turned: Check drive shaft boots -arrows- all

around for damage and make sure they are seated correctly.
– Check boot -arrow- of steering rack all around for damage and
correct seating.
– Repeat checks for components on opposite side of vehicle.

– If faults are found on any of the above components: Renew
relevant component.
3.28.2 Rear axle

Lower and upper transverse links and anti-roll bar:
– Check relative movement between wheel bearing housing and
both transverse links.
– Check bonded rubber bushes -arrows- of all transverse links
for play.
– Check anti-roll bar bush -arrow- for damage.
Track rod:
– Check play at bonded rubber bushes of track rod -5-.
Coupling rod and drive shaft:
– Check play at coupling rod -1-.

– For vehicles with four-wheel drive: Check boots -arrows- of
drive shafts to ensure they are not damaged and are seated
correctly.
– Repeat checks for components on opposite side of vehicle.

– If faults are found on any of the above components: Renew
relevant component.
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3.29 Engine, gearbox, final drive and steer‐

ing: checking for leaks and damage
Applies to vehicles up to and including model year 2014: For in‐
spection every 60,000 km (38,000 miles)/4 years, remove noise
insulation.
Applies to vehicles from model year 2015 onwards: Remove
noise insulation for every inspection.
Removal steps:
– If necessary, remove noise insulation ⇒ page 13 .
Procedure:
– Check engine and engine ancillaries from below for leaks and
damage. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Check radiator and cooling circuit for leaks and
with respect damage.
to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
– Check refrigerant circuit for damage (check air conditioner

compressor, condenser and refrigerant lines including con‐
nections).
– Check gearbox, final drive and steering for leaks and damage.
– If faults are found: repair or renew relevant component.
3.30 Vehicle (from below): checking for dam‐

age
Procedure:
– Check underbody carefully and thoroughly for damage and
loose fasteners.
– If faults are found: Renew missing fastener or damaged com‐
ponent.
3.31 Underbody: checking trim, wheel hous‐

ing liners, side members and pipes/wir‐
ing for damage, and checking that they
are properly secured
Procedure:
– Check all underbody trim panels and wheel housing liners for
tears and cracks.
– Use your hands to check that all underbody trim panels and
wheel housing liners are secured correctly and check for miss‐
ing fasteners.
– Inspect side members for deformations.
– Check visible area of pipes/wiring and connections for dam‐
age and ensure they are secured correctly.
– If faults are found: Renew missing fastener or damaged com‐
ponent.
3.32 Roof insert: checking operation

Only applies to equipment version with sliding/tilting sunroof.
Cleaning and lubricating the roof insert is a repair measure and
Procedure:
– Open and close roof system completely and check for unusual
noises and stiffness/sticking.
3. Maintenance 53
Audi A4 2008 ➤
– If there is unusual noise or stiffness/sticking: Clean and lubri‐

cate roof insert ⇒ page 54 .
3.33 Roof insert - sliding/tilting sunroof:

cleaning and lubricating
Caution
Risk of breaking cowl panel.

♦ Use care when lifting cowl panel.

♦ Lubricating paste - G 060 751 A2-
♦ Krytox lubricating paste - G 052 141 A2-
♦ Cleaning solution - D 009 401 04-
♦ Industrial vacuum cleaner, e.g. wet/dry vacuum cleaner - VAS
5128-
♦ Commercially available paintbrush: approx. 15 mm wide and
bent by approx. 40° using workshop equipment
♦ Fine-pored sponge (e.g. a piece of household sponge without
a scouring surface)

Protect vehicle interior from becoming dirty.
Step 1 - cleaning and lubricating glass panel seal:
– Tilt open glass panel at rear.
– Remove all accessible grease and dirt residue from glass pan‐
el seal using cleaning solution - D 009 401 04- and a lint-free
cloth.
– Use a fine-pored sponge -1- to lubricate sides and rear of glass
panel seal -arrows- with Krytox lubricating paste - G 052 141
A2- . Make sure that no coarse residue remains visible after
applying lubricant.
– Open glass panel completely.

– Using cleaning solution - D 009 401 04- and a lint-free cloth,
remove any grease or dirt residue from front of glass panel
seal in area that has not been lubricated yet.
54 3. Maintenance
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– Use a fine-pored sponge -1- to lubricate glass panel seal at

front -arrow- with Krytox lubricating paste - G 052 141 A2- .
Make sure that no coarse residue remains visible after apply‐
ing lubricant.
Step 2 - cleaning and lubricating wind deflector seal:

Glass panel opened completely.
To avoid risk of breakage, lift the wind deflector carefully with your
hand but do not remove it for the following procedure.
– Remove grease and dirt from wind deflector seal using clean‐
ing solution - D 009 401 04- and a lint-free cloth.
– Use a fine-pored sponge -1- to lubricate rubber lip of wind de‐

flector -arrow- along the entire length with Krytox lubricating
paste - G 052 141 A2- . Make sure that no coarse residue
remains visible after applying lubricant.
Step 3 - cleaning and lubricating guide rails:

– First use an industrial vacuum cleaner to remove any loose
residue from guide rails.
– Remove grease and dirt from guide rails with a lint-free cloth.
– Use a paintbrush to lubricate inside of guide rail -arrow- with

lubricating paste - G 060 751 A2- . unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
permitted
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– Use a paintbrush to lubricate outside of guide rail -arrow- with

lubricating paste - G 060 751 A2- .
– Use a paintbrush to lubricate side guide rail of sliding headliner

-arrow- with lubricating paste - G 060 751 A2- .
– Remove surplus lubricant on guide rails with a lint-free cloth.
– Repeat procedure on opposite side of vehicle.
– Open and close roof system completely and check again for
surplus lubricant.
3.34 Roof insert - panorama sunroof: clean‐

ing and lubricating
♦ Lubricating paste - G 060 751 A2-
♦ Krytox lubricating paste - G 052 141 A2-
♦ Cleaning solution - D 009 401 04-
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♦ Grease stone - VAS 6764-
♦ Hand-cartridge gun - V.A.G 1628-
♦ Industrial vacuum cleaner, e.g. wet/dry vacuum cleaner - VAS

5128-
♦ Measuring cup
♦ Commercially available paintbrush: approx. 15 mm wide and
bent by approx. 40° using workshop equipment
♦ Fine-pored sponge (e.g. a piece of household sponge without
a scouring surface)

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Step 1 - cleaning and lubricating guide rails:
– Open sunroof sun blind completely.
– First use an industrial vacuum cleaner to remove any loose
residue from guide rail.
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– Insert grease stone - VAS 6764- in rear section of guide rail

-1- and turn 90° into contour of rail -2-.
– Then pull tool into centre of guide rail opening -3-, turn through
90° again -4- and remove -5-.
– Clean front section of guide rail as described in previous step.
To do so, insert grease stone in front section of guide rail (near
wind deflector) and move it to centre of guide rail.
– Repeat cleaning procedure several times as required.
– Remove grease and dirt deposits from guide rail with a lint-
free cloth.
– Screw grease stone - VAS 6764- -1- onto thread of lubricant

cartridge -G 060 751 A2- -2- and insert into hand-cartridge gun
- V.A.G 1628- -3-.
– Insert grease stone attached to hand-cartridge gun at front end

of guide rail -1- and turn 90° into contour of rails -2-.
– Pull hand-cartridge gun evenly towards rear -3-, operating lev‐
er continuously to apply lubricating paste - G 060 751 A2- to
guide rail.
– Turn hand-cartridge gun through 90°-4- and remove in vicinity
of open glass panel -5-.
– Repeat lubrication procedure on opposite side of vehicle.
Step 2 - cleaning and lubricating slotted guide for glass panel:

– Remove grease and dirt from slotted guide for glass panel with
a lint-free cloth.
– Open and close sunroof and open glass panel again com‐
pletely. Opening and closing the sunroof distributes the lubri‐
cant along the guide rails. Any deposits of excess lubricant can
be used to grease the slotted guide.
58 3. Maintenance
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– Use a paintbrush to lubricate slotted guide for glass panel

-arrow- with lubricating paste - G 060 751 A2- .
– Remove excess lubricant from slotted guide and guide rail with
a lint-free cloth.
Step 3 - cleaning and lubricating locking hook for sunroof mech‐

anism:
– Tilt open glass panel.
– Working from vehicle interior, remove grease and dirt from
locking hook for sunroof mechanism with a lint-free cloth.
– Use a paintbrush to lubricate locking hook -arrow- with lubri‐

cating paste - G 060 751 A2- .
– Remove surplus lubricant from locking hook with a lint-free
cloth.
– Open and close roof system completely and check again for
surplus lubricant at all lubricating locations.
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– Remove grease and dirt from front and side edges of glass
panel -arrows- using cleaning solution - D 009 401 04- and a
lint-free cloth.
Step 5 - cleaning and lubricating roof frame seal:

– Remove grease and dirt from seal for roof frame using clean‐
ing solution - D 009 401 04- and a lint-free cloth.
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– Use a fine-pored sponge to lubricate roof frame seal

-arrows- with Krytox lubricating paste - G 052 141 A2- . Make
sure that no coarse residue remains visible.
Step 6 - cleaning wind deflector:

– Clean screen and frame of wind deflector -1- using a sponge

and soap solution.
– Use an industrial vacuum cleaner to remove any loose residue
from wind deflector slot -arrows-.
Step 7 - checking water drains for dirt:

– Use a measuring cup -1- to pour water into guide rail close to
open glass panel -arrow-. Work carefully to ensure that the
water does not overflow into the vehicle interior. Make sure
that water is distributed in both directions so that both water
drains can be checked.
– At underside of vehicle, check that water flows out in the area
of both the front and rear wheel housings.
– If water does not flow out of the appropriate drainage points,
clean water
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3.35 Bonnet arrester hook: lubricating

♦ Universal spray oil - G 000 115 A2-
Requirements:
• The vehicle must be at least at room temperature.
60 3. Maintenance
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Procedure:
– First clean all lubricating points with a lint-free cloth.
– Lubricate arrester hook with universal spray oil - G 000 115
A2- at points marked -arrows-.
– Operate moving parts several times so that the lubricant is
able to penetrate.
– Remove surplus lubricant with cloth.
3.36 Windscreen/rear window washer sys‐

tem: checking spray pattern and adjust‐
ing if necessary
Checking spray pattern on windscreen ⇒ page 61
Checking spray pattern on rear window ⇒ page 61
Adjusting windscreen washer jets ⇒ page 62
Adjusting rear window washer jets ⇒ page 62
3.36.1 Checking spray pattern on windscreen

The spray pattern must meet the following specifications:
• Evenly distributed, symmetrical spray pattern
• Uniform, precise jets of water
• Jet unit (passenger's side): Water from all washer jets makes
contact within upper third of wiper area -illustration-
• Jet unit (driver's side): Spray pattern symmetrically opposite
that of jet unit on passenger's side
Procedure:
– Operate windscreen washer system and check spray pattern.
– If spray pattern is not as specified, adjust windscreen washer
jets ⇒ page 62 .
3.36.2 Checking spray pattern on rear window

The spray pattern must meet the following specifications:
• Water from both spray jets makes contact just above wiper
blade
• Uniform, precise jets of water
• Water from inner spray jet makes contact within approx. first
quarter of wiper blade length -illustration-
• Water from outer spray jet makes contact approx. at or just
beyond centre of wiper blade length -illustration- (third quarter)
Procedure:
– Operate rear window washer system and check spray pattern.
– If spray pattern is not as specified, adjust rear window washer
jets. ⇒ page 62
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3.36.3 Adjusting windscreen washer jets

♦ Commercially available adjusting tool (e.g. adjusting tool -
T10127- ) or suitable needle
Procedure:
– Use adjusting tool to align washer jets as required according
to specification.
– If the spray pattern still does not correspond to the specifica‐
tion, clean washer jets ⇒ Vehicle electrics; Rep. gr. 92 ;
Windscreen wash/wipe system; Adjusting and cleaning wash‐
er jets .
3.36.4 Adjusting rear window washer jets

♦ Commercially available adjusting tool (e.g. adjusting tool -
T10127- ) or suitable needle
Procedure:
– Use adjusting tool to align washer jets as
permitted required
unless authorisedaccording
by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
to specification. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
– If the spray pattern still does not correspond to the specifica‐

tion, clean washer jets ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Rear
window wiper system; Adjusting washer jets .
3.37 Wiper blades: checking for damage

Step 1 - service position:
– Switch off ignition.
– Press windscreen wiper lever downwards briefly.
Step 2 - checking:
– Lift windscreen wipers and check each wiper blade for tears,
cuts, abraded areas or other damage.
– Repeat check on rear window.
– If you find damage: Renew relevant wiper blade. Windscreen
wiper system ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Windscreen
wiper system; Removing and installing wiper blade ; rear win‐
dow wiper system ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Rear
window wiper system; Removing and installing wiper blade
3.38 Headlight washer system: checking op‐

eration
Not all vehicles are equipped with a headlight washer system
(depending on equipment version).
Procedure:
– Operate headlight washer system and check function.
– If water jet does not contact headlight: Renew relevant washer
jets ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Headlight washer sys‐
tem; Removing and installing washer jets .
Note
The headlight washer jets are set by the manufacturer and there‐
fore cannot be adjusted.
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3.39 Headlights: checking for correct adjust‐

ment
♦ Headlight adjustment unit - VAS 5209B-
♦ Or: headlight adjustment unit - VAS 621 001-
Performed as part of an inspection, this check is merely an ab‐

breviated form of the headlight adjustment check required, for
example, after a repair, and does not take the place of a full head‐
light adjustment check.
Do not adjust the vehicle load or the tyre pressures for this pro‐
cedure.
Do not adjust the headlights to their basic setting using the vehicle
diagnostic tester.
Checking and adjusting the headlights according to the instruc‐
tions in the Workshop Manual is a repair measure and must be
charged separately.
Procedure:
– For vehicles with manually adjustable headlight range control:
Use manual adjuster to set to basic setting.
– Activate dipped headlights.
– Align headlight adjustment unit parallel to vehicle and position
it centrally in front of headlight at a distance of 30 to 70 cm
-distance a-; deviation from centre of light emission surface
must not exceed 3 cm -distance b-.
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– Adjust dip setting of headlight adjustment unit so that beam of

headlight falls on test screen according to following parameter:
Horizontal light-dark border should coincide with setting line
-1-.
– Read off dip setting of headlight adjuster.
– Repeat procedure on opposite side.
– Compare dip setting on left and right sides.
– If they deviate 2.0% or more from one another: Check and
adjust headlight setting according to procedure specified in
Workshop Manual ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Head‐
lights; Adjusting headlights .
3.40 Headlights and reversing lights, side

lights, number plate lights, turn signals,
hazard warning lights: checking opera‐
tion
Check the lights/signals listed below from the outside to ensure
they function properly.
Procedure:
– Activate side lights and check that the following exterior lights
function properly:
♦ Side lights (front)
♦ Side lights (rear)
♦ If applicable: additional tail light under open rear lid
– Check operation of daytime running lights (front).
– Operate right turn signal, left turn signal and hazard warning
lights, and check that corresponding turn signal lamps at front,
rear and side function properly.
– Activate dipped headlights and check that the following exte‐
rior lights function properly:
♦ Dipped headlights
♦ Taillights
♦ Number plate lights
– Use appropriate switch to activate fog lights and check that
they function properly.
– Check that main beam headlights function properly.
– Operate brakes and check function of all brake lights.
– Engage reverse gear and check that all reversing lights func‐
tion properly. This model is fitted with two reversing lights.
– Use appropriate switch to activate rear fog lights and check
that they function properly. This model is fitted with two rear
fog lights.
– Renew any defective bulbs.
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via the appropriate MMI setup menu.
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3.41 Luggage compartment lighting: check‐

ing operation
A4 Saloon ⇒ page 65
A4 Avant ⇒ page 65
3.41.1 A4 Saloon
Procedure:
– Check that luggage compartment light shown -arrow- func‐
tions properly.
3.41.2 A4 Avant
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– Check proper function of luggage compartment lights shown

-arrow-.
3.42 Luggage compartment: removing pro‐

tective film and felt pieces
Procedure:
– Remove protective film and felt pieces carefully and complete‐
ly from luggage compartment.
3.43 Glove box light, interior lighting and

reading light: checking operation
Procedure:
– Open glove box and check that glove box light functions prop‐
erly (if fitted).
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– Use the appropriate switches to activate the following interior

lights and check that the lights function properly:
♦ Interior lights in headliner at front
♦ Interior lights in headliner at rear
Note
Checking the ambient lighting is NOT part of the inspection.
3.44 Horn: checking operation

Procedure:
– Operate horn and check proper function of treble horn and
bass horn.
Note
Perform this check outdoors, e.g. when driving the vehicle to the
workshop or during a road test.
3.45 Front passenger airbag: checking key

switch on / off and setting to "on"
Switch for “Airbag ON/OFF” is located in glove box -arrow-.
Procedure:
– Turn switch to “AIRBAG OFF” position.
– Switch ignition on and wait for vehicle to complete initial sys‐
tem check.
– Check that “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” display lights up in
instrument cluster.
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– Check that “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” disappears.
Note
The amount of time needed for the vehicle system check varies
depending on the model and equipment.
3.46 Owner's literature: checking that all

documents are present
Procedure:
– Check that all parts of owner's literature are present, and pre‐
pare them for handover to customer.
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3.47 Service Schedule: affixing vehicle data

sticker
The vehicle data sticker can be found in the supplied pack.
Procedure:
– Remove vehicle data sticker from supplied pack.
– Affix vehicle data sticker in Service Schedule under “Warranty
entitlement record”.
3.48 Service Schedule: entering Delivery In‐

spection
The field for documenting the Delivery Inspection can be found
on page 2 of the Service Schedule.
Procedure:
– Apply stamp of Audi Workshop.
– Enter date of work carried out.
– Mark relevant field(s).
Note
Only for markets not using the Digital Service Schedule.
3.49 Seat belts: checking that retaining rivets

are fitted, and checking locking action of
automatic belt retractor
Procedure:
For all seat belts installed:
– Check that retaining rivets/clips are fitted.
– Check locking action of automatic belt retractors when belt is
unrolled abruptly.
Note
If the seat belt is securing an object (e.g. child seat), do not re‐
lease the seat belt. Only check the locking action when the belt
is buckled; it is not necessary to check the retaining rivet/clip in
this case.
3.50 Vehicle interior: removing protective
covers for seats and carpet

Procedure:
– Remove protective covers for seats and carpet carefully and
completely from vehicle interior.
3.51 Vehicle interior: checking that it is clean

and cleaning if necessary
Procedure:
Check that the following items are clean (clean them if necessa‐
ry):
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♦ Front seats
♦ Rear seat bench
♦ Interior trim
♦ Carpets
♦ Floor mats
♦ Windows/windscreen
3.52 Vehicle interior: removing any objects

other than those protecting interior sur‐
faces
Procedure:
– Remove any objects from vehicle other than those which are
protecting interior surfaces.
3.53 Vehicle interior and exterior: checking

for and documenting any damage
Procedure:
– Check interior of vehicle for damage and document any dam‐
age found.
– Check exterior of vehicle for damage and document any dam‐
age found.
3.54 Instrument cluster: checking warning

lamps
Reading out the event memory is a repair measure and should
be charged separately.
Procedure:
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– Check whether warning lamps light up in instrument cluster.
– Switch off engine.
– If relevant warning lamps light up: Read out event memory
⇒ page 23 .
Note
The amount of time needed for the vehicle system check varies
depending on the model and equipment.
3.55 Warning triangle: checking availability

Procedure:
– Check that warning triangle(s) is/are present.
3.56 First-aid kit: checking and recording ex‐

piry date
The first-aid kit is located in the centre armrest of the rear seat
bench.
Procedure:
– Take out first-aid kit and check expiry date printed on kit.
68 3. Maintenance
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– Record expiry date in Maintenance table.

– If expiry date has passed: Renew first-aid kit.
3.57 Vehicle keys: checking operation and

recording number of keys given to cus‐
tomer
Procedure:
– Open key ring to check each key individually.
– Start engine with each key individually.
– Record number ofunless
permitted keysauthorised
which haveby AUDIbeen matched
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over in Maintenance table.
– If a vehicle key has not been matched: Re-match all keys to

vehicle using Guided Function of vehicle diagnostic tester via
online tool GeKo.
– If there is reason to suspect improper use (e.g. missing key):
See current notices from AUDI AG under “Technical informa‐
tion ► Anti-theft protection” on ServiceNet.
Note
♦ Only the key being checked may be inside the vehicle. Place
all other keys out of transmission range.
♦ If the key has not been matched, the engine will turn off after
a few seconds. In addition, the warning lamp for the immobil‐
iser or the display “SAFE” will appear in the instrument cluster,
depending on the vehicle equipment.
3.58 Vehicle key: removing from ignition lock

Only applies to vehicles with ignition lock.
Procedure:
– Remove vehicle key from ignition lock.
3.59 Vehicle key(s), wheel covers and own‐

er's literature: checking availability and
recording number present
Procedure:
– Check whether there are keys for the vehicle and record num‐
ber of keys in maintenance table.
– Check whether there are wheel covers for the vehicle and re‐
cord number of wheel covers in maintenance table.
– Check whether owner's literature is in place and record num‐
ber of copies in maintenance table.
– Wait until shortly before vehicle delivery to renew any missing
components.
3.60 Sun visors: checking that they are folded

up and folding up if necessary
Procedure:
– Check that sun visors are folded up, and fold them up if nec‐
essary.
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3.61 Luggage compartment cover and sun

blind: checking that they are rolled up
and rolling up if necessary
Procedure:
– If a luggage compartment cover is fitted, check that it is rolled
up (roll it up if necessary).
– Check that sun blinds are folded up (fold them up if necessary).
3.62 Engine oil: draining
Note
♦ Oil should always be changed when engine is warm.

disposal.
♦ Keep components clean.
4-cyl. diesel engine 2.0 ltr. TDI ⇒ page 70
3.62.1 4-cyl. diesel engine 2.0 ltr. TDI

♦ Used oilbycollection
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Oil drain plug on sump 30
The engine oil is only drained on certain versions of the 4-cylinder

2.0 ltr. TDI diesel engine; observe the specifications in the Main‐
tenance Table.
Removal steps:
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ page 13 .
70 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
Procedure:
– Place oil drip tray under engine sump.
– Unscrew oil drain plug of sump -arrow-.
– Drain engine oil from sump.
– Renew seal for oil drain plug.
– Screw oil drain plug into sump and tighten to specified torque
(see table of tightening torques for installation ⇒ page 70 ).
Continue installation in reverse sequence.
3.63 Engine oil: extracting

♦ Used oil collection and extraction unit - V.A.S 6622 A-
Procedure:
– Pull oil dipstick/sealing plug out of guide tube.
– Insert extraction probe of oil extraction unit into guide tube.
Use flexible extraction probe with largest possible diameter
and insert without using any significant force. Otherwise the
tip can become diverted on the bottom of the sump and a large
amount of used oil will remain in the engine.
– Extract engine oil completely. Observe operating instructions
for extraction unit.
– Finally, install oil dipstick/sealing plug.
Note
♦ Oil should always be changed when engine is warm.

disposal.
♦ Keep components clean.
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3.64 Engine oil: renewing oil filter

⇒ page 72
⇒ page 73
6-cyl. petrol engine 3.0 ltr. TFSI/3.2 ltr. FSI (version 2)
⇒ page 75 Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
8-cyl. petrol engine 4.2 ltr.withFSI ⇒ page
respect 76
to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

6-cyl. diesel engine 2.7 ltr. TDI/3.0 ltr. TDI (version 1)
⇒ page 80

TFSI (version 1)
♦ Oil filter tool - 3417-
♦ Hazet strap wrench - 2171-1-

Nm

Oil filter cartridge 22
Removal steps:
– Remove engine cover panel ⇒ page 8 .
72 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
Procedure:
– Use Hazet strap wrench - 2171-1- or oil filter tool - 3417- to
slacken oil filter cartridge -arrow- and then remove it.
– Clean sealing surface for oil filter at engine.
– Lubricate rubber seal on new oil filter cartridge with engine oil.
– Fit new oil filter cartridge on engine and tighten to specified
torque (see table of tightening torques for installation
⇒ page 72 ).
Note
There is more than one version of the oil filter for the 4-cylinder
1.8 ltr. TFSI/2.0 ltr. TFSI petrol engine ⇒ page 73 .

TFSI (version 2)
Nm

Sealing cap 25
Removal steps:
Procedure:
– Loosen sealing cap -arrow- of oil filter using socket (32 mm) .
This causes a valve to open.
– Wait a few minutes to allow engine oil to drain from filter hous‐
ing into crankcase.
– Completely remove sealing cap -arrow-. Make sure that no
engine oil drips onto engine.
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– Pull oil filter element -3- and O-ring -2- out of sealing cap -1-.
– Clean sealing surfaces of sealing cap.
– Lightly lubricate new O-ring -2- with engine oil and insert O-
ring.
– Fit new oil filter element -3- in sealing cap.
– Screw sealing cap into oil filter housing and tighten it to speci‐
fied torque using socket (32 mm) (see table of tightening
torques for installation ⇒ page 73 ).
Note
1.8 ltr. TFSI/2.0 ltr. TFSI petrol engine ⇒ page 72 .

1)
Nm

Oil filter 25
Removal steps:
Procedure:
– Wait permitted
a few minutes to allow
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– Completely remove sealing cap. Make sure that no engine oil

drips onto engine.
74 3. Maintenance
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– Pull oil filter element -2- and seal -3- out of sealing cap -4-.
– Clean sealing surfaces of sealing cap -4-.
– Lightly lubricate new seal -3- with engine oil and fit it.
– Screw sealing cap -4- into oil filter housing -1- and tighten it to
specified torque using socket (32 mm) (see table of tightening
Note
3.0 ltr. TFSI petrol engine ⇒ page 75 .
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Nm

Sealing cap 25
Removal steps:
Procedure:
– Loosen sealing cap -arrow- using socket (36 mm) . This cau‐
ses a valve to open.
ing into crankcase.
– Completely remove sealing cap -arrow- of oil filter. Make sure
that no engine oil drips onto engine.
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– Pull oil filter element and seal -2- out of sealing cap -1-.
– Clean sealing surface -B- of sealing cap -1-.
– Lightly lubricate new seal -2- with engine oil and insert into
sealing cap. Note position of service tab -A- on seal. Flat side
of seal profile must face outwards.
– Remove O-ring -2- on oil filter housing -1-.

– Lightly lubricate new O-ring -2- with engine oil and insert into
groove -arrow-.
– Fit new oil filter element in sealing cap.
– Screw sealing cap into oil filter housing and tighten it to speci‐
fied torque using socket (36 mm) (see table of tightening
Note

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Nm

Sealing cap 25
Removal steps:
76 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
Procedure:
ses a valve to open.
ing into crankcase.
drips onto engine.
– Lightly lubricate new O-rings -4- and -2- with engine oil and
insert O-rings.
– Fit new oil filter element -3- in sealing cap -1-.
– Screw sealing cap -1- into oil filter housing and tighten it to

1)
Nm

Sealing cap 25
Removal steps:
3. Maintenance 77
Audi A4 2008 ➤
Procedure:
– Loosen sealing cap -1- of oil filter using socket (32 mm) . This
causes a valve to open.
ing into crankcase.
drips onto engine.
insert O-rings.
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Note
2.0 ltr. TDI diesel engine ⇒ page 78 .

2)
Nm

Sealing cap 25
Removal steps:
78 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
Procedure:
– Loosen sealing cap -2- of oil filter using socket (32 mm) . This
ing into crankcase.
drips onto engine.
– Lightly lubricate new O-rings -2-, -3- and -4- with engine oil and
insert O-rings.
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Nm

Oil filter 25
Removal steps:
Procedure:
– Loosen sealing cap of oil filter using socket (32 mm) . This
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ing into crankcase.
drips onto engine.
ring.
Note

TDI (version 1)
Nm

Sealing cap 35
Removal steps:
Procedure:
ses a valve to open. permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
ing into crankcase.
drips onto engine.
80 3. Maintenance
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insert O-rings.
– Fit new oil filter element -3- in sealing cap -1-.
– Screw sealing cap -1- into oil filter housing and tighten it to
Note

2)
Nm

Sealing cap 35
Removal steps:

Procedure:
ing into crankcase.
drips onto engine.
3. Maintenance 81
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ring.
Note
3.0Protected
ltr. TDI diesel engine
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private 80 . purposes, in part or in whole, is not
or commercial
3.65 Engine oil: filling up
Caution
Risk of engine damage if the engine is revved too soon after

changing the oil!
♦ The engine must only run at idling speed as long as the
oil pressure warning lamp in the instrument cluster is on.
♦ Increase the engine speed only after the warning lamp has
gone out.

♦ Oil filler funnel - VAS 6842-
Refer to ELSA maintenance table for engine-specific oil capaci‐

ties and oil grades.
Procedure:
– Fill up engine oil using oil filler funnel - VAS 6842- .
– Then check oil level and adjust if necessary ⇒ page 83 .
82 3. Maintenance
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– For all 4-cylinder petrol engines 1.8 ltr./2.0 ltr. TFSI with oil filler
neck on timing chain cover: Clean sealing surface -arrow- on
inside of oil filler neck with a lint-free cloth before screwing on
filler cap.
3.66 Engine oil: checking oil level and cor‐

recting if necessary
Caution
Risk of damage to catalytic converter if engine oil level is too

high!
♦ Drain engine oil until level meets specification.
Requirements for all engines except V6 diesel engines and V8

petrol engines:
• Engine oil temperature at least 60 ℃.
• Wait a few minutes after switching off the engine to allow the
oil to flow back into the sump.
• Vehicle must be level (horizontal).
Requirements for V6 diesel engines:
• The engine
permitted must be
unless authorised at operating
by AUDI AG. AUDI AG temperature
does not guarantee(90 °C oil
or accept any tem‐
liability
perature).
• Wait approx. two minutes after switching off the engine to allow
the oil to drain back into the sump.
Requirements for V8 petrol engines:
• The engine must be at operating temperature (90 °C oil tem‐
perature).
• Allow engine to run at idling speed for approx. one minute.
• Switch off engine and wait approx. five minutes (to allow oil to
flow back slowly).
• Check engine oil level within one minute.
Checking oil level with dipstick ⇒ page 83
Checking oil level on MMI ⇒ page 84
3.66.1 Checking oil level with dipstick

Procedure:
– Pull out dipstick and wipe it off with a clean cloth.
– Re-insert dipstick into guide tube as far as it will go.
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– Pull oil dipstick out again and read off oil level on marked area.
– Evaluate oil level and determine any necessary measures ac‐

cordingly:
Oil level: Evaluation/measure:

Marked area -arrow- Optimum oil level.
Area A Oil must not be topped up.
Area B Oil can be topped up.
Area C Oil must be topped up.
Note
Some engines are not fitted with an oil dipstick; if this is the case,
use the oil level display in the MMI system ⇒ page 84 .
3.66.2 Checking oil level on MMI

Procedure:
– If necessary, close bonnet.
– Press function selector button CAR .
– Under »Car systems«, navigate through following menu struc‐
ture:
♦ Servicing & checks
♦ Oil level
– Read off and evaluate oil level on display.
– If necessary, correct oil level:
Oil level Evaluation/measure

At “max” Drain engine oil until level meets optimum level.
Just under “max” Optimum oil level.
Significantly under “max” Fill up engine oil to optimum level (close bonnet to refresh oil level display).
84 3. Maintenance
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Note
♦ The oil level display on the MMI is not refreshed when the
bonnet is open.
♦ A warning lamp in the driver information system indicates that
the level is too low.
3.67 Poly V-belts for ancillaries: checking

This maintenance item only applies to certain countries: Note
specification in Maintenance table.
Removal steps:
– Remove poly V-belt ⇒ ; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley
end); Removing and installing poly V-belt .
Procedure:
– Check poly V-belt (removed from vehicle) along entire length,
as well as pulleys on engine that are within view. Look for the
following types of damage:
♦ Cracks or tears in belt profile and on reverse side (cracks, core
fractures, cross-sectional fractures)
♦ Layer separation (top layer, cord strands) permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
♦ Fraying of cord strands
♦ Foreign objects in belt profile and reverse side
♦ Excessive traces of oil and grease on rollers and pulleys
♦ Flank wear on pulleys (material wear, frayed flanks, surface
cracks); see -illustration-
– Applies to vehicles with power steering pump: Check alterna‐
tor freewheel.
– If damage is found: Renew damaged component.

Note
The example given here shows possible damage to a pulley. The

appearance of other types of material wear on the load-bearing
flanks of the ribbing can be different.
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3.68 Spark plugs: renewing

⇒ page 86
⇒ page 88

TFSI (version 1)
♦ Spark plug socket and extension - 3122B-
♦ Puller - T40039-


Spark plugs 30 by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Protected
Bolt for ignition coil 10
Removal steps:
86 3. Maintenance
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Step 1 - removing spark plugs:

– Release and unplug electrical connectors from actuators for
camshaft adjustment.
– Unscrew bolts -1- for connector rail.
– Release connectors for ignition coils -2- and at the same time
unplug all connectors from ignition coils.
– Place connector rail slightly to one side. Make sure that wiring
is not kinked or damaged.
– Position puller - T40039- on thick rib at top of ignition coils and

detach all ignition coils from spark plugs one after the other in
direction of -arrow-.
– Unscrew spark plugs from cylinder head using spark plug

socket - VAS 3122B- .
Step 2 - installing spark plugs:

– Install new spark plugs using spark plug socket and extension
- VAS 3122B- and tighten to specified torque (see table of
– Fit all ignition coils loosely into spark plug apertures and align
with connectors of connector rail.
– Push ignition coils evenly onto spark plugs by hand (do not
attempt to knock in coils with any kind of tool).
– Align connector rail and push all connectors onto ignition coils
so that they engage.
– Install connector rail, screwing in securing bolts to specified
⇒ page 86 ).
Note permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
There is more than one version of the spark plugs for the 4-cyl‐
inder 1.8 ltr. TFSI/2.0 ltr. TFSI petrol engine ⇒ page 88 .
3. Maintenance 87
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TFSI (version 2)
♦ Puller - T10530-

Table of tightening torques for installation: Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Component/fastener [Nm] with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Spark plugs 30
Removal steps:
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Step 1 - removing spark plugs:

– Unplug electrical connector -1- for Lambda probe - G39- .
– Push ignition coil connectors -1-, -2-, -3- and -4- towards igni‐
tion coils, release retainers and detach connectors from igni‐
tion coils in direction of -arrow-.
– Place electrical connectors slightly to one side. Make sure that
wiring is not kinked or damaged.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- for ignition coils.
– Insert puller - T10530- into hole -1- of ignition coil and turn
knurled nut -2- clockwise until puller is secured in place.
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– Carefully pull ignition coil out upwards using puller - T10530- .

– Repeat removal procedure with all other ignition coils.
– Unscrew spark plugs using spark plug socket and extension -
VAS 3122B- .

– Tighten bolts -arrows- for ignition coils to specified torque (see

table of tightening torques for installation).
Note
There is more than one version of the spark plugs for the 4-cyl‐
inder 1.8 ltr. TFSI/2.0 ltr. TFSI petrol engine ⇒ page 86 .

♦ Spark plug socket and extension - 3122B- Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
90 3. Maintenance
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♦ Puller - T40039-
♦ Torque wrench - VAS 6583- , measuring range 3 to 60 Nm

Spark plugs 30
Removal steps:
Step 1 - removing spark plugs, cylinder bank (right-side):
– Move fuel line -4- and line -1- from activated charcoal filter
clear at air cleaner housing and air pipe.
– Disconnect vacuum hose
permitted -2-.
– Unfasten hose clip -3-, release retaining clips -arrows- and re‐
move air pipe.
– Air cleaner (bottom section): removing ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 ; Air
cleaner - exploded view .
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- for connector rail.

– Release connectors for ignition coils -arrows- and unplug all
connectors from ignition coils at the same time.
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Step 2 - removing spark plugs, cylinder bank (left-side):
– Unscrew bolt -arrow- on coolant expansion tank.

– Unplug electrical connector for coolant shortage indicator
switch - F66- on coolant expansion tank (bottom).
– Move coolant expansion tank to one side with coolant hoses
-1- and -2- attached.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- for connector rail.

– Release connectors for ignition coils and unplug all connectors
from ignition coils at the same time.
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⇒ page 91 ).
Note
Different versions of coolant expansion tank may be fitted.

♦ Puller - T40039-
3. Maintenance 93
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Spark plugs 30
Removal steps:
– Unfasten hose clip -3-, release retaining clips -arrows- and re‐
move air pipe.
– Release and unplug electrical connectors -2-, -3-, -4-, -5-, -6-,
-7-, -8- and -9- from actuators for camshaft adjustment.
– Unplug electrical connector -1- at Hall sender 3 - G300- .
– Unscrew bolts for connector rail.

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– Unscrew bolts -arrows- on coolant expansion tank.

– Unplug electrical connector for coolant shortage indicator
switch - F66- on coolant expansion tank (bottom).
– Move coolant expansion tank to one side with coolant hoses
-1-, -2- and -3- attached.
– Release and unplug electrical connectors -2-, -3-, -4-, -5-, -6-,
-7-, -8- and -9- from actuators for camshaft adjustment.
– Unplug electrical connector -1- at Hall sender 3 - G163- .
– Unscrew bolts for connector rail.
– Release connectors for ignition coils and unplug all connectors
from ignition coils at the same time.


– Plug electrical connectors into actuators for camshaft adjust‐
ment so that they engage.
⇒ page 94 ).

Special tools and workshopProtected
equipment required
3. Maintenance 95
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♦ Puller - T40039-

Spark plugs 30
Bolts for connector rail 5
Bracket for air cleaner housing 9
Removal steps:
– Remove relevant air cleaner housing; ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 ; Re‐
moving and installing air cleaner housing .
– Unscrew nuts -arrows- and remove bracket -1- for air cleaner
housing.
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– Release and unplug electrical connector from actuator for

camshaft adjustment.
– Remove bolts -1- and -2- for connector rail.

– Unscrew nuts -arrows- and remove bracket -1- for air cleaner
housing.
– Release and unplug electrical connector -arrow- from actuator

for camshaft adjustment.
– Remove bolts -1- and -2-
withfor connector
respect rail. of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
to the correctness

3. Maintenance 97
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– Plug electrical connectors into actuators for camshaft adjust‐
ment so that they engage.
torque
Protected(see tableCopying
by copyright. of tightening
for private ortorques
commercialfor installation
purposes, in part or in whole, is not
⇒permitted
page 96 ). authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
unless
3.69 Hydraulic system: checking fluid level

Hydraulic fluid temperature: Fluid level specification:
Ambient temperature (ap‐ Fluid level within area -A-
prox. 20 ℃)
Hydraulic fluid at operating Fluid level within area -B-.
temperature (approx. 80 ℃)
The hydraulic fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment.

Checking the hydraulic system for leaks is a repair measure and
Requirements:
• Engine switched off
• Bring front wheels into straight-ahead position.
98 3. Maintenance
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Procedure:
– Unscrew filler cap with dipstick.
– Clean dipstick with a clean cloth.
– Screw cap on hand tight and unscrew again.
– Check fluid level according to scale on dipstick.
– If fluid level does not meet specification: Perform following

measures as appropriate:
Fluid level: Measure:

Above specified level Extract hydraulic fluid.
Below specified level Check hydraulic power steering system for leaks ⇒ Running gear, front-wheel
drive and four-wheel drive; Rep. gr. 48 ; Hydraulic power steering; Checking
steering system for leaks .
3.70 Cooling system: checking anti-freeze

and coolant level, and correcting if nec‐
essary
WARNING
Coolant expansion tank under pressure - risk of injuries!

♦ Only open coolant expansion tank when engine is cold.
3. Maintenance 99
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Note
♦ Coolant additives may only be mixed with distilled water, as

the effectiveness of the coolant and the corrosion protection it
provides are greatly influenced by the quality of the water with
which the coolant is mixed. To ensure an adequate water
quality, the coolant additive should be mixed with distilled wa‐
ter.
♦ For approved coolant additives, refer to Electronic parts cata‐
logue (ETKA).
♦ G13 and G12++ may be mixed together.
♦ Coolant additives G13 and G12++ may be mixed with coolant
additives G11, G12 and G12+, though this may result in de‐
creased corrosion protection.
♦ G12 and G11 may NOT be mixed together.
♦ Do not reuse coolant.
♦ Only water/coolant additive may be used as lubricant for cool‐
ant hoses.
♦ It is permissible to operate the vehicle if the coolant level is
above the MAX marking on the coolant expansion tank (this is
by technical design). Do NOT extract coolant.
Checking coolant level and anti-freeze ⇒ page 100

Filling up coolant ⇒ page 102
3.70.1 Checking coolant level and anti-freeze

♦ Refractometer - T10007 A-

Type of service: Coolant level specification:
Delivery Inspection Coolant at level of MAX marking.
Inspection Coolant level between MIN and MAX markings.
Checking the coolant system for leaks is a repair measure and

Requirements: permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
• Anti-freeze protection must be guaranteed to -25 °C (in coun‐
tries with an arctic climate to -36 ℃); note specification in
Maintenance table.
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• The proportion of coolant additive must not exceed 55 %

(gives anti-freeze protection down to -48 °C); beyond this con‐
centration the frost protection and the cooling efficiency are
reduced again.
• The vehicle must be parked on a level surface.
Step 1 - checking coolant level:
– Check coolant level (according to marking -illustration-) in
coolant expansion tank with engine cold.
– If coolant level is too low: Add required amount (using correct
mixture ratio) ⇒ page 102 .
– If fluid losses are greater than can be reasonably expected:
First use a leak test to determine the cause ⇒ Engine; Rep.
gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Checking cooling system for
leaks .
Step 2 - checking anti-freeze:

– Use a pipette to place a drop of coolant on glass of refractom‐
eter - T10007 A- . Light-dark border will now be clearly visible
through refractometer.
– Check level of anti-freeze protection using corresponding
scale on refractometer; to do so, read off value on light-dark
border.
– If anti-freeze protection level does not meet specification in
Maintenance table: Perform following measures:
Anti-freeze protection level: Evaluation/measure:

> Specification Depending on deviation from specification, remove a small amount of coolant
and replace it with distilled water. Repeat procedure until coolant mixture meets
correct specification.
< Specification Depending on deviation from specification, remove a small amount of coolant
and replace it with coolant additive. Repeat procedure until coolant mixture
meets correct specification.
– Check coolant additive concentration once more following

road test.
3. Maintenance 101
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Note
♦ The refractometer - T10007 A- must be used to determine the

current anti-freeze concentration.
♦ Scale -1- on the refractometer applies to coolant additives
G11, G12, G12+ and G12++.
♦ Scale -2- refers only to coolant additive G13.
♦ If more than one type of coolant additive has been used: Al‐
ways use the scale for G13 to determine the anti-freeze pro‐
tection.
♦ The temperature indicated on the refractometer - T10007 A-
corresponds to the temperature at which the first ice crystals
can form in the coolant.
♦ It is essential that anti-freeze be used in the cooling system all
year round. In the correct concentration, coolant additives pre‐
vent scaling and frost and corrosion damage, and also raise
the boiling point of the coolant.
♦ Because of its high boiling point, the coolant improves engine
reliability under heavy loads in countries with tropical climates.
3.70.2 Filling up coolant

Frost protection to: Coolant additive: Water:
-25 ℃ approx. 40 % approx. 60 %
-36 ℃ approx.
Protected50 %
by copyright. approx.
Copying for private or commercial 50 %
purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Procedure:
– Add required amount (using mixture ratio according to anti-
freeze protection specification in Maintenance table). Use the
table as a reference for the coolant mixture ratio.
Note
Small quantities of coolant can simply be topped up. Use the

cooling system charge unit - VAS 6096- to add larger quantities
of coolant.
3.71 Air cleaner: renewing filter element and

cleaning housing
Note
♦ Use only silicone-free lubricants when installing intake hoses.

♦ Secure all hose connections with hose clips (same as original
equipment); see Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA).
102 3. Maintenance
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Air cleaner housing: cleaning ⇒ page 113

⇒ page 103
⇒ page 104
6-cyl. petrol engine 3.0 ltr. TFSI/3.2 ltr. FSI (version 2)
⇒ page 106
6-cyl. diesel engine 2.7 ltr. TDI/3.0 ltr. TDI ⇒ page 111

TFSI (version 1)
♦ Torque screwdriver - VAS 6494- , measuring range 1.5 to 3
Nm
♦ Or: torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624- , measuring range 1 to
5 Nm
Component/fastener: [Nm]
Securing bolts for air cleaner (top section) 1.5unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
permitted
Step 1 - removing air filter element:

– Release hose clip -2- and detach air pipe.
– Unplug electrical connector -1- for air mass meter - G70- .
– Remove securing bolts -arrows- and detach air cleaner (top
section).
– Take out filter element.
Step 2 - installing air filter element:
– Check for dirt in housing and water drains -arrow- and clean if
necessary ⇒ page 113 .
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– Insert new filter element -15- centrally in mounting -16- in air

cleaner (bottom section).
– Fit air cleaner (top section) -17- onto air cleaner (bottom sec‐
tion) -11- without applying any significant force. Ensure that
top and bottom sections of air cleaner are flush.
– Fit securing bolts in air cleaner (top section) and tighten to
specified torque (see table of tightening torques for installation
⇒ page 103 ).
– Attach air pipe to air cleaner (top section) and fit hose clip.
– Plug electrical connector for air mass meter - G70- back in.
Note
There is more than one version of the air cleaner for the 4-cylinder
1.8 ltr. TFSI/2.0 TFSI petrol engine ⇒ page 104 .

TFSI (version 2)
Nm
5 Nm
Securing bolts for air cleaner (top section) 1.5

section).
– Take out filter element. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
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– Insert new filter element -11- centrally in mounting in air clean‐

er (bottom section).
tion) -9- without applying any significant force. Ensure that top
and bottom sections of air cleaner are flush.
⇒ page 104 ).
Note
1.8 ltr. TFSI/2.0 TFSI petrol engine ⇒ page 103 .

1)
Nm
5 Nm
Component/fastener: permitted unless authorised[Nm]
by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Securing bolts for air filter element 1.5
3. Maintenance 105
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– Release hose clip -3- and detach air pipe -1-.
section).
– Remove filter element from air cleaner (top section) by un‐

screwing both bolts -arrows-.

– Insert new air filter element centrally in mounting in air cleaner

(top section). Tab of air filter element -1- must rest against tab
of air cleaner (top section) -2-.
– Place top section of air cleaner onto bottom section of air
cleaner without applying any significant force. Ensure that top
⇒ page 105 ).
Note

FSI (version 2)
Nm
5 Nm
106 3. Maintenance
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– Disengage fuel line -4- and hose -1- from retainer on air clean‐
er (top section).
– Loosen hose clip and retaining clip -arrows- and detach air
pipe.

section).
– Remove filter element from air cleaner (top section) by un‐

screwing both bolts -arrows-.
3. Maintenance 107
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⇒ page 107 ).
Note

5 Nm
108 3. Maintenance
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section).

– Check for dirt in housing and water drains and clean if neces‐
sary ⇒ page 113 .
– Insert new filter element -13- centrally in mounting in air clean‐

er (bottom section).
⇒ page 108 ).

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5 NmProtected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
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with respect to the forofinstallation:
correctness information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
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section).
– Insert new air filter element -15- centrally in mounting -16- in

air cleaner (bottom section).
⇒ page 109 ).
Note

2)
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permitted unless authorised
Nm with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

5 Nm
110 3. Maintenance
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section).
– Take out filter element by unscrewing both bolts -arrows-.

sary ⇒ page 113 .

⇒ page 110 ).
– Plug electrical connector for unless
permitted air mass meter
authorised - G70-
by AUDI back
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TDI
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Nm
5 Nm

section).
– Take out filter element by unscrewing both bolts -arrows-.

sary ⇒ page 113 .

⇒ page 112 ).
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3.71.9 Cleaning air cleaner housing

Procedure:
– Remove any loose dirt or leaves out of air cleaner housing (top
and bottom sections).
– Check whether water drain hose in air cleaner (bottom section)
is dirty or blocked and clean if necessary.
Note
♦ When cleaning air cleaner housing with compressed air: Cov‐

er air mass meter with a clean cloth.
♦ On vehicles for cold countries, the snow screen in the intake
section must also be cleaned; see specification in ELSA Main‐
tenance table.
♦ Do NOT remove air mass meter: risk of damage.
3.72 Plenum chamber and water drains:

checking for dirt
Checking plenum chamber and Protected
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⇒ page 113 permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Cleaning plenum chamber and water drains ⇒ page 114
3.72.1 Checking plenum chamber and water

drains for dirt
Cleaning the plenum chamber, as well as the removal procedures
required, are a repair measure and should be charged separately.
Removal steps:
– Remove plenum chamber cover ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Bulkhead; Removing and installing plenum
chamber cover .
Step 1 - checking plenum chamber and water drains (passenger's
side):
– Use a hand-held light to check for dirt in water drain -2- and
water drain grommet -1-.
– If necessary, clean plenum chamber and water drains

⇒ page 114 .
Step 2 - checking plenum chamber and water drains (driver's
side):
3. Maintenance 113
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– Use a hand-held light to check for dirt in plenum chamber and

water drain grommet -1-.
– If necessary, clean plenum chamber and water drains

⇒ page 114 .
3.72.2 Cleaning plenum chamber and water

drains
Special tools andbyworkshop
Protected equipment
copyright. Copying for private orrequired
commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
♦ Suction feed spray-gun
with respect - VAGof1538-
to the correctness information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
♦ Nylon probe - VAG 1538/2-

♦ Flexible picking tool
Cleaning the plenum chamber, as well as the removal procedures

required, are a repair measure and should be charged separately.
Procedure:
– Remove coarse dirt from plenum chamber and water drain
grommets with a flexible picking tool.
– Remove fine dirt using suction-feed spray gun - V.A.G 1538-
and nylon probe - V.A.G 1538/2- or a thin water hose.
3.73 Snow screen: cleaning

Removal steps:
– Remove fasteners -2- from front end cover; to so do, first re‐
move spreader pin from fastener.
– Pull front end cover -1- towards rear out of radiator grille.
– Remove intake air duct for air cleaner ⇒ Power unit; Rep. gr.
23 ; Air cleaner; Exploded view - air cleaner housing .
Procedure:
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– Remove snow screen -1- and clean using compressed air.

– Use a suitable blunt tool to remove persistent dirt.
– If the snow screen is damaged it must be renewed.
Install in reverse sequence. When doing so, note the following:
– First press fastener into appropriate hole and then secure it
with spreader pin.
3.74 Dust and pollen filter: renewing

The dust and pollen filter is fitted under the glove box.
Removal steps:
– On vehicles with special equipment used by driving schools:
Remove pedal cluster if necessary; see installation instruc‐
tions for equipment for driving schools.
Step 1 - removing filter element:
– Cover footwell beneath dust and pollen filter with paper.
– Remove screw fasteners -A- and detach insulating mat -B-.
– Release tabs -B-, push cover -A- in direction of -arrow- and

remove.
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– Pull dust and pollen filter -A- out of aperture -B- in air condi‐
tioning unit -D- in direction of -arrow-.
Step 2 - installing filter element:

– Clean aperture -B- with a vacuum cleaner before fitting new
filter element.
– Fit filter element -A- correctly: angled side faces fresh air blow‐
er.
3.75 Fuel filter: renewing
WARNING
Fuel is hot and under pressure - risk of injuries!

♦ Wear protective gloves.
♦ Wear safety goggles.
♦ Allow connections of fuel lines to cool down.
♦ Place cloths around connections and loosen them care‐
fully.

♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

Nm
♦ Container for collecting fluid

Fastener Tightening torque
[Nm]
Nuts for bracket 8
116 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
The fuel filter is located on the underbody.

Removal steps:
– Remove underbody trim (right-side) ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Underbody trim; Removing and instal‐
ling underbody trim .
Step 1 - removing fuel filter:
– Observe the safety precautions when working on the fuel sys‐
tem ⇒ Fuel supply system, diesel engines; Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety
precautions; Safety precautions when working on the fuel sys‐
tem .
– Remove nuts -1- and -2- from bracket.
– Disengage bracket -3- from mountings and detach.
– Place drip tray under fuel filter cartridge.
– Disengage fuel return line -3- from rubber mountings -2-.

– Release spring-type clips on fuel lines -1- and -4- and discon‐
nect fuel lines from connections. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Take out fuel filter cartridge -5-.
Step 2 - installing fuel filter:

– Fill new fuel filter cartridge with diesel.
Flow direction for fuel filter cartridge is indicated by arrows on filter
housing.
– Then bleed fuel system ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 23 ; Injection sys‐
tem; Filling/bleeding fuel system .
3.76 Fuel tank: adding fuel additive

♦ Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuels - G 001 770 A2-
♦ Or: Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel - G 001 780 M3-

China, Middle East Russia India
VW 507 53 B: Applies to all petrol VW 507 53 B: Applies to all petrol VW 507 53 B: Applies to all petrol
engines engines engines
VW 507 53 A: Applies to all petrol VW 507 53 A: Applies to all petrol
engines except g-tron and E85 flex‐ engines except g-tron and E85 flex‐
ible fuel ible fuel
3. Maintenance 117
Audi A4 2008 ➤
China, Middle East Russia India

Multi-purpose additive for petrol Multi-purpose additive for petrol Multi-purpose additive for petrol
fuels - G 001 780 M3- fuels - G 001 780 M3- fuels - G 001 780 M3-
Multi-purpose additive for petrol Multi-purpose additive for petrol
fuels - G 001 770 A2- fuels - G 001 770 A2-
This maintenance item only applies to certain countries: Note

specification in Maintenance table.
Procedure:
– Follow measuring guidelines on fuel additive container and
add fuel additive to fuel tank according to current fuel tank
level.
Note
♦ Use only fuel additives that correspond to the standard VW

507 53 A or VW 507 53 B.
♦ After adding fuel additive, it is very important to tell the cus‐
tomer to fill up the fuel tank.
3.77 Reducing agent (AdBlue®): filling up

tank completely
WARNING
Risk of injury due to contact with reducing agent!

♦ Do not kink lines of filling device.
♦ If you come into contact with this liquid: Rinse it off imme‐
diately with plenty of water and contact a medical profes‐
sional.
Caution
Risk of damage to trim and body components due to contact

with reducing agent!
♦ Do not kink lines of filling device.
♦ Clean the affected areas with clean water and a cotton
cloth.
♦ Remove any crystallised reducing agent using warm wa‐
ter and a sponge.
118 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
Note
♦ The reducing agent is statutory for vehicles with SCR system.

♦ The reducing agent is used for the after-treatment of exhaust
gases of diesel-engined vehicles, i.e. to reduce the level of
nitrogen oxides.
♦ The reducing agent is not a diesel additive and must not be
filled into the diesel fuel tank.
♦ Do not add any additives to the reducing agent, and do not
dilute it with water.
♦ Only use the reducing agent as supplied in its original con‐
tainer.
♦ In addition, please observe the reducing agent manufacturer's
notices on usage and storage.
♦ Both filling device for AdBlue - VAS 6542- and AdBlue refuel‐
ling system - VAS 6960- can be used to fill up the reducing
agent.
Filling up reducing agent (AdBlue®) using filling device for AdBlue

- VAS 6542- ⇒ page 119
Filling up reducing agent (AdBlue®) using AdBlue refuelling sys‐
tem - VAS 6960- ⇒ page 121
3.77.1 Filling up reducing agent (AdBlue®) us‐

ing filling device for AdBlue - VAS 6542-
♦ Filling device for AdBlue - VAS 6542-
♦ Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931-
3. Maintenance 119
Audi A4 2008 ➤
♦ Mounting plate - V.A.G 1383A/1-
♦ Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Components of filling device -VAS 6542-
1 - Breather connection for re‐

ducing agent container
2 - Union nut for reducing
agent container
3 - Cut-off valve for breather
line
4 - Quick-release coupling on
breather line
5 - Filler line
6 - Cut-off valve for filler line
7 - Union nut for tank filler neck
8 - Breather line
120 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
Procedure:
– Open tank flap and unscrew cap of reducing agent tank.
– Clean filler neck of tank for reducing agent with a lint-free cot‐
ton cloth soaked with water.
– Close cut-off valves of breather and filler lines of filling device
for AdBlue - VAS 6542- .
– Apply filling device for AdBlue - VAS 6542- to reducing agent
container (see Electronic parts catalogue, ETKA) and screw it
onProtected
as far byascopyright.
stop. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Position reducing
with respect agent container
to the correctness of informationon engine
in this and
document. gearbox
Copyright jack
by AUDI AG.
- VAS 6931- with mounting plate - V.A.G 1383A/1- . The dif‐
ference in height of the reducing agent container and the filler
neck of the tank for reducing agent must be between
60 - 80 cm -dimension A-.
– Position filling device for AdBlue - VAS 6542- on filler neck on

vehicle and screw it on as far as stop.
– Open cut-off valve for breather line.
– Open cut-off valve for filler line and fill reducing agent tank of
vehicle completely. Tank is completely full when container
contracts and bleeder line fills with liquid.
– Close cut-off valve for filler line.
– Close cut-off valve for breather line.
– Disconnect quick-release coupling on breather line and let any
excess liquid flow into a suitable container.
– Unscrew filling device for AdBlue - VAS 6542- from tank filler
neck.
– Clean filler neck of reducing agent tank and filler cap with a
lint-free cotton cloth soaked with water.
– Screw filler cap onto reducing agent tank.
– Take container off mounting plate and put it on the floor.
– Open cut-off valve on filler line and let remaining liquid drain
back into container.
– Unscrew filling device for AdBlue - VAS 6542- from container.
3.77.2 Filling up reducing agent (AdBlue®) us‐

ing AdBlue refuelling system - VAS
6960-
3. Maintenance 121
Audi A4 2008 ➤
♦ AdBlue refuelling system - VAS 6960-
Procedure:
– Open tank flap and unscrew filler cap for reducing agent tank.
– Clean filler neck of tank for reducing agent with a lint-free cot‐
ton cloth soaked with water.
– Insert nozzle of AdBlue refuelling system - VAS 6960- into filler
neck of reducing agent tank.
– Operate nozzle to fill up reducing agent completely.
– Remove nozzle from filler neck of reducing agent tank.
– Clean filler neck of reducing agent tank and filler cap with a
lint-free cotton cloth soaked with water.
– Screw filler cap onto reducing agent tank.
Note
♦ Observe operating instructions for AdBlue refuelling system -

VAS 6960- .
♦ Nozzle of AdBlue refuelling system - VAS 6960- switches off
automatically when maximum fill level is reached.
3.78 Vehicle doors: removing edge protec‐

tion
– Carefully remove edge protection from all vehicle doors. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
3.79 Vehicle exterior: checking unprotected

areas for dirt, and cleaning if necessary
Procedure:
– Check unprotected areas of vehicle exterior not covered by
car cover or protective transport film for dirt/soiling.
– Clean any dirty areas.
3.80 Vehicle exterior: removing protective

film
Procedure:
– Remove protective film carefully and completely.
122 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
3.81 Protective transport film and car cover:

checking position and correcting if nec‐
essary
Procedure:
– Check, and if necessary, correct position of car cover on ve‐
hicle body.
– Check, and if necessary, correct position of protective trans‐
port film.
3.82 Protective transport film: renewing ac‐

cording to manufacturer's instructions
Procedure:
– Go to “http://www.tesa.com/extranet” and log in using the fol‐
lowing details:
♦ Login / E-mail: Bodyguard 50530
♦ Password: PflegeVW
– Order protective transport film, adding the following note:
♦ For Audi vehicles
♦ Ordering number: APS 277 140 (1400 mm)
– Apply new protective transport film according to manufactur‐
er's instructions.
Note with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
♦ Do not apply protective transport film to vehicles with PR num‐

ber “5K0” on the windscreen; these have been ordered inten‐
tionally without film.
♦ On vehicles with a fabric convertible roof, do not remove the
protective transport covering put in place at the factory.
3.83 Car cover: renewing according to man‐

ufacturer's instructions
Procedure:
– Remove car cover.
– Cover vehicle with a new car cover according to manufactur‐
er's instructions.
3.84 Paintwork, trims, side windows and wip‐

er blades: checking cleanliness
Procedure:
– Check that exterior paintwork, trims, side windows and wiper
blades are clean.
– Clean any dirty components.
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Audi A4 2008 ➤
3.85 Body: checking vehicle paintwork for

damage and corrosion from below and
with bonnet, rear lid and doors open
Procedure:
– Open all vehicle doors, bonnet and rear lid.
– Check vehicle paintwork on inside and outside of body for
damage and corrosion.
– Rectify defects of any kind (repair measure).
3.86 Vehicles parked outdoors: locking

– Use vehicle key
with to lock
respect vehicle
to the if itofisinformation
correctness parkedin outdoors.
this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
3.87 Vehicles parked outdoors: covering un‐

protected vehicles with protective trans‐
port film and car cover (not for vehicles
with control number 5K0 on data sticker
on windscreen)
Procedure:
– Apply protective transport film ⇒ page 123 .
– Cover vehicle with car cover ⇒ page 123 .
Note
Do not apply protective transport film to vehicles with PR number

“5K0” on the windscreen; these have been ordered intentionally
without film.
3.88 Road test

Procedure:
– The following points must be checked during the road test:
♦ Engine: performance, misfiring, idling speed, acceleration,
starting behaviour (engine cold and warm), engine noise
♦ Clutch: pulling away, pedal pressure, odours, noise due to
load change
♦ Manual gearbox: ease of operation, gear lever position, gear‐
box noise
♦ Automatic gearbox: selector lever position, shift lock / ignition
key lock, gearbox noise, kickdown, shift behaviour, instrument
cluster display
♦ Brake pedal and handbrake: operation, travel and effective‐
ness, pulling to one side, response (delayed braking), judder‐
ing, squeal
♦ ABS function: pulsing must be felt at the brake pedal when
performing ABS-controlled braking.
♦ Steering: operation, steering free play, steering wheel central‐
ised when wheels are in straight-ahead position, moving off
line when travelling straight
♦ Imbalance: wheels, drive shafts
124 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
♦ Wheel bearings: noises

♦ Roof insert: unusual noise during operation
♦ Horn: checking
Note
To what extent all of these can be checked depends on vehicle

equipment and local conditions (urban/country).
3.89 Stock vehicles: observing measures

specified in Maintenance table for stock
vehicles (see “Before handing vehicle
over to customer”)
This maintenance item only applies to stock vehicles.
Procedure:
– Before handing vehicle over to customer: Check whether the
following three measures for stock vehicles (as specified in the
Maintenance table) are due, and carry them out as necessary:
♦ For vehicles older than 12Protected
months (from date
by copyright. offormanufacture):
Copying private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Renew brake fluid ⇒ pagepermitted
35 . unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
♦ For vehicles with defective battery: Renew battery ⇒ Rep. gr.
27 ; Battery; Removing and installing battery .
♦ Check brake discs for surface rust; if necessary, operate
brakes to remove rust according to manufacturer's instruc‐
tions.
– Record measures performed in maintenance table for stock
vehicles.
3.90 Accessories: installing

Procedure:
– If included with vehicle, place the following accessories in ve‐
hicle tool kit:
♦ Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
♦ Puller
♦ Plastic clip
Note
♦ The available accessories may vary according to model,

equipment and market.
♦ Depending on the vehicle model, the accessories may be
found in the luggage compartment, glove box or supplied
pack.
3.91 Check list "Documentation of cleaning

and care routine": checking availability
Procedure:
– Check that checklist “Documentation of cleaning and care rou‐
tine” is in glove box.
3. Maintenance 125
Audi A4 2008 ➤
– If missing, place checklist “Documentation of cleaning and

care routine” in glove box.
3.92 Check list "Documentation of cleaning

and care routine": signing and placing in
vehicle wallet
Procedure:
– Sign checklist “Documentation of cleaning and care routine”
and place it in vehicle wallet.
3.93 Cleaning and care: checking that re‐

quired measures have been carried out
on time
Procedure:
– Check that all cleaning and care measures due previously
were carried out on time.
– Carry out and document any cleaning and care which is due.
3.94 Stock vehicle care management: decid‐

ing and recording date of next check
Procedure:
– Decide date of next check with person in charge of stock ve‐
hicle care management.
– Record chosen date in maintenance table.
3.95 Rear final drive: changing gear oil

Procedure: permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
– Change gear oil according to Workshop Manual ⇒ Rep. gr.
39 ; Gear oil; Draining and filling gear oil .
3.96 Rear final drive: changing ATF

Procedure:
– Change ATF according to Workshop Manual ⇒ Rep. gr. 39 ;
ATF; Draining and filling ATF .
3.97 Front final drive: changing gear oil

Procedure:
3.98 Display instruments: setting time and

date
Procedure:
– Change settings of display instruments: Refer to Operating
Manual for radio/sound system/MMI system.
3.99 Manual gearbox/automatic gearbox: se‐

lecting 1st gear/park
Procedure:
Vehicles with manual gearbox: Select 1st gear.
Vehicles with automatic gearbox: Select park.
126 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
3.100 Automatic gearbox (multitronic): chang‐

ing ATF
Procedure:
– Change ATF according to Workshop Manual ⇒ ; Rep. gr. 37 ;
3.101 Dual clutch gearbox (S tronic): changing

ATF and renewing exchangeable ATF
filter
Procedure:
– Change exchangeable ATF filter according to Workshop Man‐
ual ⇒ Rep. gr. 34 ; Mechatronic unit; Removing and installing
ATF filter .

ATF and renewing exchangeable ATF
filter (if fitted)
Procedure:
– Change exchangeable ATF filter according to Workshop Man‐
ual ⇒ Rep. gr. 34 ; Mechatronic unit; Removing and installing
ATF filter .

gear oil and renewing oil filter
Procedure:
– Change gear filter according to Workshop Manual ⇒ ; Rep.
gr. 34 ; Gear oil circuit; Removing and installing gear oil filter .
3.104 Interior mirror: calibrating compass

Procedure:
– Calibrate compass according to Workshop Manual ⇒ General
body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Interior mirror; Calibrating
digital compass .
3.105 Poly V-belt for supercharger with charge

air coolers: renewing
Procedure:
– Renew poly V-belt for supercharger with charge air coolers
according to specifications in Workshop Manual ⇒ ; Rep. gr.
13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing poly
V-belt .
3. Maintenance 127
Audi A4 2008 ➤
3.106 Poly V-belts for ancillaries: renewing

Procedure:
– Renew poly V-belt for ancillaries according to specifications in
Workshop Manual ⇒ Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end);
Removing and installing poly V-belt .
3.107 Poly V-belts for ancillaries and pulleys

for coolant pump and power steering
pump: renewing
Procedure:
Workshop Manual ⇒ ; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley
– Renew pulleys according to Workshop Manual ⇒ ; Rep. gr.
13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Exploded view - cylinder block
(pulley end) .
3.108 Instrument cluster: resetting driver infor‐

mation system
Procedure:
– Reset single journey memory and total journey memory of
driver information system; refer to vehicle Owner's Manual.
3.109 Toothed belt for camshaft drive: renew‐

ing
Procedure:
– Renew toothed belt for camshaft drive according to specifica‐
tions in Workshop Manual ⇒ ; Rep. gr. 15 ; Toothed belt drive;
Removing and installing toothed belt .
3.110 Toothed belt for camshaft drive, and

drive sprockets for camshaft, crankshaft
and high-pressure pump: renewing
Procedure:
tions in Workshop Manual ⇒ ; Rep. gr. 15by;copyright.
Protected Toothed beltfordrive;
Copying private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Renew drive sprockets for camshaft, crankshaft and high-
pressure pump according to Workshop Manual ⇒ ; Rep. gr.
15 ; Toothed belt drive; Exploded view - toothed belt .
3.111 Toothed belt for camshaft drive and ten‐

sioning roller: renewing
Procedure:
tions in Workshop Manual ⇒ ; Rep. gr. 15 ; Toothed belt drive;
– Renew tensioning roller according to Workshop Manual ⇒ ;
Rep. gr. 15 ; Toothed belt drive; Exploded view - toothed belt .
128 3. Maintenance
Audi A4 2008 ➤
3.112 Poly V-belts for ancillaries and pulley for

power steering pump: renewing
Procedure:
Workshop Manual ⇒ ; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley
– Renew pulley for power steering pump according to Workshop
Manual ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 48 ; Hy‐
draulic power steering; Exploded view - power steering pump .
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1.1 --- Change history ---

N Date Chapter Changes made

1.2 Engine number

The engine number consists of the engine code letters (3 or 4

4-cyl. petrol engine 1.8 ltr. TFSI ⇒ page 2

1.2.1 4-cyl. petrol engine 1.8 ltr. TFSI

1.2.2 4-cyl. petrol engine 2.0 ltr. TFSI

1.2.3 6-cyl. petrol engine 3.0 ltr. TFSI/3.2 ltr.

The engine number is also listed on the sticker on the

1.2.4 8-cyl. petrol engine 4.2 ltr. FSI

1.2.5 4-cyl. diesel engine 2.0 ltr. TDI

1.2.6 6-cyl. diesel engine 2.7 ltr. TDI/3.0 ltr.

1.3 Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number consists of the following:

WAU ZZZ 8K Z B A/N 000 234

1.4 Vehicle data sticker

♦ In the Service Schedule

The vehicle data sticker contains the following vehicle data:

2.1 Vehicle: raising

Risk of damage to vehicle due to incorrect use of lifting plat‐

– Rear: Position support plates of lifting platform under lifting

♦ The location of the lifting points is indicated by markings stam‐

2.2 Engine cover panel: removing and in‐

2.2.2 4-cyl. petrol engine 1.8 ltr. TFSI/2.0 ltr.

2.2.3 4-cyl. petrol engine 2.0 ltr. TFSI (version

2.2.4 6-cyl. petrol engine 3.0 ltr. TFSI (version

2.2.5 6-cyl. petrol engine 3.0 ltr. TFSI (version

2.2.6 6-cyl. petrol engine 3.2 ltr. FSI

2.2.7 8-cyl. petrol engine 4.2 ltr. FSI

2.2.8 4-cyl. diesel engine 2.0 ltr. TDI (version

2.2.9 4-cyl. diesel engine 2.0 ltr. TDI (version

2.2.10 4-cyl. diesel engine 2.0 ltr. TDI (version

2.2.11 6-cyl. diesel engine 2.7 ltr. TDI/3.0 ltr.

2.3 Noise insulation: removing and installing

2.3.1 Front noise insulation: all models except

Procedure for removing:

♦ Ensure that you feel the quick-release fasteners engage when

2.3.2 Front noise insulation: RS 4

Procedure for removing:

– Remove bolts -arrows- from connection between wheel hous‐

– Remove quick-release fasteners -arrows-.

Ensure that you feel the quick-release fasteners engage when

2.3.3 Rear noise insulation: all models except

Ensure that you feel the quick-release fasteners engage when

2.3.4 Rear noise insulation: RS 4

Procedure for removing:

Ensure that you feel the quick-release fasteners engage when

2.4 Window regulators: activating automatic

2.5 Vehicle diagnostic tester: connecting

♦ Remote diagnosis head - VAS 5054A-

Dual clutch gearbox (S tronic): changing ATF and renewing ex‐

Vehicle interior: removing any objects other than those protecting

Poly V-belt for supercharger with charge air coolers: renewing

Headlights: checking for correct adjustment ⇒ page 63