Audi A6 Typ 4G: Balance Weight, Removing And Installing
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to
starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
- Bolts - Vibration damper to brake caliper.
Depending on the model there are two balance weights
installed in each front brake caliper.
Removing
- Remove the dust cap if equipped.
- Remove the bolt -1-.
- Remove the vibration damper -2-
from the brake caliper -3-.
Installing
- Clean the brake caliper around the balance weight.
- Install the damper -2- in the
brake caliper.
- Install the new bolts -1- and tighten -item 1-.
- Replace the existing protective cap.
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Note
If the windshield wiper motor is to be run during the work
procedure, the hood must be closed, otherwise the voltage supply
of the wiper motor will be interrupted.
- Make sure the wiper blades are not frozen.
- Turn on the ignition.
- Activate the menu entry windshield
Removing
- Disconnect the door connector on the A-pillar. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.97; Connectors.
- Remove the door arrester bolt -2-.
- Remove the cover caps -1- and
-3- from the stud bolts.
- Remove the stud bolts -4- on
the upper and lower do
