Section 46 (Maintenance Procedures)
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 15 other vehicles, including the 2008 Audi S4, 2008 Audi RS 4, 2008 Audi A4, 2007 Audi S4, and 2007 Audi RS 4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 01 - Maintenance
- Engine overview
- Delivery inspection
- Oil change service
- Inspection service
- Description of work
- All switches, all electrical components, all displays and other operating elements: Checking function
- Final drive (automatic transmission): Check oil level, add oil if necessary
- Battery: Check
- Battery: No load voltage, checking before starting engine for the first time
- Battery: Ensure battery cable fits securely
- Battery: Perform battery load test
- Brake system: Visual inspection for leaks and damage
- Brake pads: Checking thickness
- Tires: Checking condition, wear pattern and tread depth and adjusting tire pressure.
- Brake fluid level, dependent on lining wear: Check
- Brake fluid: Changing
- Set digital clock
- Electric windows: Check positioning
- DTC memory: Retrieving with VAS 5051/ 5052
- Check vehicle key function
- Front axle joints: Seal boots, checking play and secure fit.
- Noise insulation: Removing
- Power steering: Check for leaks and fluid level, top off power steering fluid, if necessary
- Rear lid hinges: Lubricate
- Calibrate rearview mirror with compass
- Instrument cluster: Adapt language version
- A/C system: Check function, set temperature to 72 F (22 C)
- Cooling system: Check freeze protection, add coolant, if necessary
- Ribbed belt: Replacing
- Air cleaner: Clean air filter housing and replace filter
- Hood catch: lubricating
- Engine cover: Removing
- Engine (from above and below) and engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks and damage
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) 01J: Changing ATF
- Engine oil: Drain/extract, replace oil filter
- Engine oil: Fill
- Engine: Oil level, checking
- Navigation: Eject button, unlocking
- Test drive: Perform
- Wheel bolts: Tighten to correct torque setting
- Radio: Activate anti-theft coding by entering security code
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Programming tire pressures
- Tire repair kit: Checking
- Windshield washer system: Checking nozzle setting, adjusting nozzles if necessary
- Headlamp washer system: Check spray jet setting.
- Windshield wiper blades: Checking park position
- Service interval display: resetting or adapting
- Windshield/headlamp wiper system: Filling with fluid
- Vehicle Electrical System Control Module - J519: coding
- Dust and pollen filter: Replacing
- Sunroof: Check function, clean guide rails and spray on lubricant spray
- Manual transmission/final drive: Check oil level, add oil if necessary
- Headlamps: Check setting, adjust if necessary
- Deactivate transport mode
- Door arrester and lock cylinder: Lubricate
- Plenum chamber cover: Removing
- Telematics: Emergency battery, replacing
- Transport protection: Remove front and rear strut transportation protection devices
- Underbody protection: Visual inspection for damage
- Winter tires from factory
- Timing belt: Replacing
- Spark plugs: Replacing
- Headlights: Aiming using Hella Universal Beamsetter IV
- RAPGARD: Inspection, removal and disposal
- Type plate / Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Vehicle, lifting
- Tow starting/towing
- Vehicle checks within inspection and service framework