Table of contents: Check and adjust the air… ↓ Lubricate the door opening control… ↓ Lubricate the hatch ↓ Check the bottom seal ↓
Perform the following procedures, at intervals given in "Current maintenance" at the beginning of the guide.
Check and adjust the air conditioning compressor drive belt
1. Inspect the drive belt along its entire length for wear, cracking and the contact surface with the pulley.
2. Check the drive belt deflection in the middle between the two pulleys - approximately 5 mm, when pressing with your thumb.
3. If necessary, replace and/or adjust the drive belt as described in Chapter 36.
Lubricate the door opening control belts and hood lock
4. Apply a small amount of general purpose grease to the door release control straps at the lower hinges, the hood lock strike plate and the latch.
Lubricate the hatch
5. Open the hatch and wipe the guides clean.
6. Apply grease to the guides.
Check the bottom seal
7. Raise the vehicle and support it on axle stands or place it on an inclined plane.
8. Check the underbody, sills and wheel covers for damage to the seal.
9. Where necessary, apply new sealant after cleaning off any rust or dirt.
10. Lower the car to the ground.
(Information obtained from this resource: AudiManual)