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.
-&n
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
-&n
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-
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General Information
Note
All test conditions marked * are vehicle-specific and are
described in the Repair Manual for the relevant vehicle.
Check cooling performance.
Connections with valve and service connections for
measurement and testing. Refer to
→ Heating, Ventilation and
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Angled Screwdriver -VAS6543-
Removing
Caution
Unclip the expanding caps -2
and 3- but only up to their lock position (do not
pull them out all the way otherwise the silicone brake
and spring and fall out and then the handle has to be
rep
