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:
Note
The procedure refers to the air spring damper.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Air Spring Strut Adapter -T10157-
Air Suspension Strut Charger -VAS6231-
Steel gas bottle filled with argon or corgon
Note
Air spring shock absorbers are supplied as replacement pa
The term "vehicle battery" refers to the 12 Volt
battery in your vehicle.
Not running the vehicle for long periods of
time
If you do not drive your vehicle for several days or
weeks, electrical equipment is gradually scaled
back or switched off. This reduces energy use and
ensures the vehicle will b
