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Audi A6 Typ 4G (2011–2018) Workshop Manual / Body / Body Exterior / Hood, Lids / Hood, Adjusting

Audi A6 Typ 4G: Hood, Adjusting

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Gauge - Gap Adjustment -3371-

Gap Dimensions for Hood

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

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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