Audi A6 Typ 4G: Hood, Adjusting
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Gauge - Gap Adjustment -3371-
Gap Dimensions for Hood

Note
All dimensions are in mm with a +- 0.5 mm tolerance.
- Dimension -A- = 4.5 mm
- Dimension -B- = 4.5 mm
- Dimension -C- = 4.5 mm
- Dimension -D- = 3.0 mm
Height Adjustment Stop Buffer

1 - Stop Buffer
- The stop buffer -1- also works as a
strike guard.
2 - Hood
3 - Adjusting Buffer
Note
The adjusting buffers -2- are used to
adjust the height of the hood.
- The adjusting buffer -2- must lightly
contact the lock carrier when the hood is closed.
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Removing
- Disconnect the connector -4-
from the anti-theft alarm system.
- Disconnect the connector from the lock carrier.
- Free up the release cable -1-
by removing the clamps.
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Hood Hook, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the nuts -1- and the
hood catch -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Lock Carrier Hook, Removing and Installing
Removing
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1 - Hood
2 - Hood Hinge
Removing
Before removing a hood hinge, support the hood or secure it against
falling.
Remove the gas-filled strut. Refer to
→ Chapter "Gas-
SEE MORE:
Overview - Control Modules
1 - Garage Door Opener Control Module -J530-
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Garage Door Opener Control Module, Removing and Installing".
2 - Radiator Grille
3 - Nut
3 Nm
Quantity: 2
4 - Mount
For the
Model with Longitudinally Installed Engine
Tread variance for models with a longitudinally installed
engine, such as A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, ...
The variance between the front and rear axle in this case
may not be more then 2 mm
Note
The technical background of the limitations are ther