Audi A6 Typ 4G: Electronic Damping
Component Location Overview - Electronic Damping
1 - Left Front Level Control System Sensor -G78-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Left/Right Front Level Control System Sensor -G78-/-G289-,
Removing and Installing".
- After loosening, adapt the control position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Control Position, Programming".
- Test using a Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in Guided
Fault Finding
2 - Left Front Air Spring
- With Left Front Damping Adjustment Valve -N336-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Spring, Removing and Installing, Air Spring".
- Filling. Refer to
→ Chapter "System, Venting or Filling".
3 - Right Front Level Control Sensor -G289-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Left/Right Front Level Control System Sensor -G78-/-G289-,
Removing and Installing".
- After loosening, adapt the control position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Control Position, Programming".
- Test using a Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in Guided
Fault Finding
4 - Right Front Air Spring
- With Right Front Damping Adjustment Valve -N337-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Spring, Removing and Installing, Air Spring".
- Filling. Refer to
→ Chapter "System, Venting or Filling".
5 - Rear Right Air Spring
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Shock Absorber, Removing and Installing".
- Filling. Refer to
→ Chapter "System, Venting or Filling".
6 - Level Control System Control Module -J197-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Level Control System Control Module -J197-, Removing and
Installing".
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
7 - Right Rear Level Control System Sensor -G77-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Left/Right Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76-/-G77-,
Removing and Installing".
- After loosening, adapt the control position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Control Position, Programming".
- Test using a Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in Guided
Fault Finding
8 - Solenoid Valve Block
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Solenoid Valve Block, Removing and Installing"
9 - Pressure Reservoir
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Pressure Reservoir, Removing and Installing".
10 - Air Supply Unit
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Air Supply Unit"
- If the air supply unit was replaced, then the Level Control System
Compressor Relay -J403- must also be replaced. Installed location. Refer
to
→ Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component locations
11 - Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Left/Right Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76-/-G77-,
Removing and Installing".
- After loosening, adapt the control position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Control Position, Programming".
- Test using a Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in Guided
Fault Finding
12 - Rear Left Air Spring
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Shock Absorber, Removing and Installing".
- Filling. Refer to
→ Chapter "System, Venting or Filling".
Control Position, Programming
Note
Adapting control position and checking headlamp basic
setting is necessary if:
- The lower transverse link has been removed and reinstalled
or replaced
- The subframe was replaced,
- Installation work has been performed on the level control
system sensor,
- The level control system sensor has been replaced,
- The level control system sensor coupling rod threaded
connection was loosened at the lower transverse link.
- The Level Control System Control Module -J197- was replaced.
Requirements
- The vehicle must be standing on an even surface.
- The vehicle may not be loaded.
The programing and control position is performed using the
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester:
VAS PC
Connect Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- Select Guided Functions mode.
- Select the "34 - Level Control System Control Module"
address.
- Select "J197 - reprogram control position" and follow the
instructions on the screen.
ODIS - Offboard Diagnostic Information System
Connect Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- Select Diagnostic operating mode
and start diagnostics.
- Select the Control Module tab.
- Select the "34 - Level Control System Control Module"
address.
- Select "J197 - reprogram control position" and follow the
instructions on the screen.
Note
- If the control position was reprogrammed and if the vehicle
has lane assist, then it will then be necessary to recalibrate
the Camera Control Module -J852-. Refer to
→ Chapter "Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera, Calibrating".
- Perform the basic setting of the headlamps. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.94; Headlamp; Headlamp,
Adjusting.
System, Venting or Filling
The bleeding/filling of the air suspension system is
performed using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
VAS PC
Connect Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- Select Guided Functions mode.
- Select the "34 - Level Control System Control Module"
address.
- Select "J197 - venting or filling the system" and follow the
instructions on the screen.
ODIS - Offboard Diagnostic Information System
Connect Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- Select Diagnostic operating mode
and start diagnostics.
- Select the Control Module tab.
- Select the "34 - Level Control System Control Module"
address.
- Select "J197 - venting or filling the system" and follow the
instructions on the screen.
READ NEXT:
Overview - Level Control System Sensor
1 - Nut
9 Nm
Self-locking
Replacing
2 - Bolt
9 Nm
3 - Rear Level Control System Sensor
Left side Left Rear Level Contro
Note
The air lines leading to the air springs/air spring shock absorbers
are tied inside the wiring harness.
Air lines, servicing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Air Line, Servicing".
Connect
The Level Control System Control Module -J197- is behind the
luggage compartment side trim panel on the right side.
Removing
- If the control module is being replaced, then select
"replace" con
SEE MORE:
Removing
- Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Front Door Trim Panels; Front Door
Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the bulb -3- from the
door trim panel in direction of -arrow A-
and from the lighting strip -1- at
the sa
Switching the windshield wipers on
Fig. 48 Windshield wiper lever
Move the windshield wiper lever to the corresponding
position:
0. windshield wipers off
rain sensor mode. The windshield wipers
switch on once the vehicle speed exceeds approximately
2 mph (4 km/h) and it is raining. The