Audi A6 Typ 4G: Wheel Covers, Removing and Installing
Fender Molding, Replacing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Roller -3356-
- Gauge - Gap Adjustment -3371-
- Front and Rear Door Template -T40038 /8-
Note
- The attached trim can only be replaced, removal without
destruction is not possible.
- Remove adhesive residue on body if necessary.
- Clean the adhesive surfaces on the vehicle body with
Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-.
- Adhesion surfaces must be free of dust and grease
- Heat the adhesive surface and trim to approximately 40º C
(104 ºF) before bonding
- When installing, the trim must be applied according to the
contours. It is not possible to make corrections later.
- Press the covers with the Roller -3356- after installation.
1 - Wheel Cover
- Warm the adhesive surface with a hot air gun and pull off the cover
little by little.
- Remove any remaining adhesive on the side panel, if necessary.
- Remove the protective film sideways so that they can be reached when
the fender cover is dismantled.
- Position it above the centering pin from rear to front and in line
with the contour when installing.
- Pull off the protective backing at the removal tabs between the side
panel and molding and then press the molding on using Roller -3356-.
2 - Fender
3 - Adhesive Tape
- Before installing, bend the protective backing 90º so it can be
reached when the protective molding is installed on the fender.
4 - Centering Pin
Wheel Cover for Side Panel and Rear Door, Replacing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Roller -3356-
- Gauge - Gap Adjustment -3371-
- Front and Rear Door Template -T40038 /8-
Note
- The attached trim must be replaced, removal without
destruction is not possible.
- Remove adhesive residue on body if necessary.
- Clean the adhesive surfaces on the vehicle body with
Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-.
- Adhesion surfaces must be free of dust and grease
- Heat the adhesive surface and trim to approximately 40º C
(104 ºF) before bonding
- When installing, the trim must be applied according to the
contours. It is not possible to make corrections later.
- Press the covers with the Roller -3356- after installation.
1 - Side Panel Fender Molding
- Warm the adhesive surface with a hot air gun and pull off the cover
little by little.
- Remove the protective film sideways so that they can be reached when
the side panel cover is dismantled.
- Position it exactly along the contour on the sill panel trim and
door trim
- Remove the protective film by the removal tabs between the side
panel and trim and press it on by hand in stages.
2 - Rear Door Trim
- Removing and installing is identical to removing and installing the
fender molding.
3 - Side Panel
4 - Adhesive Tape
- Before installing, bend the protective backing 90º so it can be
reached when the protective molding is installed on the fender.
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Left Longitudinal Member Heat Shield, Removing and Installing, Vehicles
with Gasoline Engine
Removing
- Remove the noise insulation: for the front. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Noise Insulat
Overview - Noise Insulation
1 - M8 Bolt
Quantity: 4
20 Nm
2 - Quick Release
Quantity: 3
3 - Front Noise Insulation
for the engine
There are different versions
Overview - Front Underbody Panels
1 - Nut
With retainer
2.1 Nm
2 - Expanding Clip
3 - Front Vehicle Underbody Cover
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Ch
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Driving with a trailer always requires extra care
and consideration.
Weight distribution
Towing a loaded trailer with an empty car results
in a highly unstable distribution of weight. If this
cannot be avoided, drive at very low speeds only
to avoid the risk of losing steering control.
A "balanced"
Brake Caliper, Removing and Installing, Steel Brakes, 1LA/1LJ
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to
starting procedure.
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