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Audi A6 Typ 4G (2011–2018) Workshop Manual / Chassis / Suspension, Wheels, Steering / Self-Leveling Suspension / Electronic Damping

Audi A6 Typ 4G: Electronic Damping

Component Location Overview - 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.

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