Audi A6 Typ 4G: Raising the vehicle

Lifting with workshop hoist and with floor jack

The vehicle may only be lifted at the lifting points illustrated.

Fig. 215 Front lifting point

Fig. 216 Rear lifting point

• Read and heed WARNING.
• Activate the vehicle jack mode in the MMI: [CAR] function button > (Car) systems control button > Servicing & checks > Air susp.: jack mode > On.
• Locate lifting points fig. 215 and fig. 216.
• Adjust lifting arms of workshop hoist or floor jack to match vehicle lifting points.
• Insert a rubber pad between the floor jack/ workshop hoist and the lifting points.

The vehicle jack mode must be activated so that the automatic adjustment of the Adaptive Air Suspension does not make it more difficult to raise the vehicle with the floor jack.

If you must lift your vehicle with a floor jack to work underneath, be sure the vehicle is safely supported on stands intended for this purpose.

Front lifting point

The lifting point is located on the floor pan reinforcement about at the same level as the jack mounting point fig. 215. Do not lift the vehicle at the vertical sill reinforcement.

Rear lifting point

The lifting point is located on the vertical reinforcement of the lower sill for the on-board jack fig. 216.

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of serious injury and vehicle damage.
  • Always lift the vehicle only at the special workshop hoist and floor jack lift points illustrated fig. 215 and fig. 216.
  • Failure to lift the vehicle at these points could cause the vehicle to tilt or fall from a lift if there is a change in vehicle weight distribution and balance. This might happen, for example, when heavy components such as the engine block or transmission are removed.
• When removing heavy components like these, anchor vehicle to hoist or add corresponding weights to maintain the center of gravity. Otherwise, the vehicle might tilt or slip off the hoist, causing serious personal injury.

Note

• Be aware of the following points before lifting the vehicle:
  • The vehicle should never be lifted or jacked up from underneath the engine oil pan, the transmission housing, the front or rear axle or the body side members.

    This could lead to serious damage.

  • To avoid damage to the underbody or chassis frame, a rubber pad must be inserted between the floor jack and the lift points.
  • Before driving over a workshop hoist, check that the vehicle weight does not exceed the permissible lifting capacity of the hoist.
  • Before driving over a workshop hoist, ensure that there is sufficient clearance between the hoist and low parts of the vehicle.

Vehicle carrier

Applies to: vehicles with air suspension

Note

When transporting the vehicle on a car carrier, train, ship or by other means, only tie the vehicle down at the running surface of the tires, which is the outer circumference. Securing the vehicle at the axle components, suspension struts or towing eyes is not permitted because the pressure in the air suspension struts can change during transport. The vehicle may not be secured sufficiently if this happens.

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