Audi A6 Typ 4G: 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.
READ NEXT:
Overview - Level Control System Sensor
1 - Nut
9 Nm
Self-locking
Replacing
2 - Bolt
9 Nm
3 - Rear Level Control System Sensor
Left side Left Rear Level Contro
Note
The air lines leading to the air springs/air spring shock absorbers
are tied inside the wiring harness.
Air lines, servicing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Air Line, Servicing".
Connect
The Level Control System Control Module -J197- is behind the
luggage compartment side trim panel on the right side.
Removing
- If the control module is being replaced, then select
"replace" con
SEE MORE:
Overview - Driveshaft, Mounted On Transmission Side
Note
Pay attention to the general repair information. Refer to
→ Chapter "Repair Information".
The attached driveshaft can only be separated from the
transmission if it is completely removed.
No repair work can be carried out on
Input Shaft
Input Shaft Ball Bearing, Replacing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Press Plate -VW401-
Press Plate -VW402-
Press Piece - Multiple Use -VW412-
Press Piece - 60mm - VW415A-
Puller -3046-
Removing
- Remove the dual clutch -1-.
Refer to
→ Chapter "DSG Clu