Audi A6 Typ 4G: Safety Precautions
High Voltage Vehicles Safety Precautions
WARNING
Follow the High Voltage System General Warnings.
Refer to
→ Electrical System Hybrid; Rep. Gr.93; High Voltage
System General Warnings.
Start/Stop System Safety Precautions
Note the Following when Working on a Vehicle with the
Start/Stop System:
WARNING
There is a risk of injury if the engine starts
automatically in vehicles with the Start/Stop System.
- When the Start/Stop System is on (recognizable by a
message in the instrument cluster), the engine may start
automatically.
- Make sure the Start/Stop System is off whenever
working on the vehicle. Turn off the ignition and turn
it back on only when necessary.
Subframe Safety Precautions
Note the Following Whenever Working on the Subframe:
Caution
The suspension components could be damaged.
- Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the
subframe mount, the steering gear or the subframe
crossbrace are not installed correctly.
- Do not support the vehicle on the subframe or the
subframe crossbrace, for example, by a floor jack or
similar device.
Road Test with Testing Equipment Safety Precautions
If Testing Equipment must be used during a Road Test,
Observe the Following:
WARNING
Distraction and testing equipment that is not
secured properly can cause accidents.
The passenger airbag could pose a risk if it deploys
in a collision.
- Operating testing equipment while driving is a
distraction.
- Testing equipment that is not secured probably
increases the risk of injury.
- Always secure testers on the rear seat with a strap
and have a second person on the rear seat operate them.
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Shock Absorber Leaks
Shock absorbers are frequently rejected and exchanged
because of leaks. Examinations on the test stand and on the
vehicle have shown that the replacement of a large number of
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Suspension
Suspension, All Vehicles
Sportback Suspension
Note
The specified values apply to all engine versions.
Tracks change with use of rims with different offset.
1) Front/rear tra
Front Shock Absorbers, Venting and Emptying
A - Venting through Drill Holes
- Secure gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vise, with
piston rod facing down.
WARNING
Wear protective e
SEE MORE:
Component Location Overview - Luggage Compartment Trim Panels, Sedan
1 - Spare Tire Well Trim
Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Luggage Compartment Floor, Sedan".
2 - Rear Lid End Trim Panel
Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Lock Carrier Trim
Rear Lid Tail Lamp, Removing and Installing, Sedan
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Turn the light switch to position "0".
- Remove the cover -1- from the
tail lamp -2- in direction of
-arrow-.
- Pry off the cover -1- using the