Exterior (external elements) of the car Audi A4 B6

Body specifications and dimensions
The body is self-supporting, with a rigid life-saving frame, front and rear zones of directed energy-absorbing deformation. Intra-door and side reinforcements...

General information and safety precautions when performing bodywork
The body is made as a load-bearing structure. The bottom, sides, roof and rear fenders are welded together. The hood, trunk lid, doors and front fenders are...

Cleaning and care of the body
Regular care at your Audi dealership will help it safety and is one of the conditions for accepting warranty claims in the event of detection of corrosion...

Repair of minor damage to body panels
1. If the scratch is superficial and does not affect the metal of the panel, it is extremely easy to repair. To remove particles of peeling paint and wax...

Repair of significant body damage
Repairs to serious body damage must be carried out in a specialized auto repair shop that has the necessary equipment. In case of extensive damage to the body,...

Setting the front panel to the maintenance position
1 - Front panel 2 - Upper engine cover, left 3 - Upper engine cover, right 4 - Screw, 10 Nm 5 - Screw, 50 Nm 3369 - Service position: Screw the AUDI special...

Removal and installation the water collection compartment cover
Removal 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the sealing tape. 3. Remove the cover (2) from the driver's side backwards from the safety tab (3). 4. Remove the cover...

Removal and installation the front bumper
Front bumper 1 - Two bolts, 23 Nm 2 - Air grille 3 - Screw 4 — Plank. Fixed with double-sided adhesive tape. Therefore, when removed, it is destroyed 5 -...

Removal and installation the rear wing liner
The operation of lifting and installing the car on stands is associated with danger! Therefore, before carrying out the operation, read the Section Jacking and...

Removal and installation the front wing liner
1 - Front wing 2 - Bolt 3 - Wing locker 4 - Nut 5 - Bottom beam cladding 6 - Bolt Removal The operation of lifting and installing the car on stands is...

Removal and installation the front wing
1 - Wing 2 — Bolt*, 7 Nm 3 — Bolt*, 10 Nm 4 — Bolt*, 10 Nm 5 — Bolt*, 10 Nm 6 — Bolt*, 10 Nm 7 — Bracket 8 — Bolt*, 10 Nm *) replace after each unscrewing...

Removal and installation the rear bumper
Note: Removal and installation on Sedan models is performed in a similar manner. Unlike the Station Wagon models, there are no support and sealing strips (7),...

Removal and installation / adjustment of the hood
1 - Hood 2 - Loop 3 - Two bolts, 21 Nm 4 - Two nuts, 21 Nm 5 - Gas-filled stop Removal 1. Open the hood. 2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. Warning:...

Removal and installation the hood release cable
1 — Hood release cable 2 — Drive lever 3 - Bolt 4 — Locking bracket 5 — Hood lock 6 - Clamp holders Removal 1. Remove the pocket from the driver's side, refer...

Removal and installation the lock retainer
Removal 1. Open the hood, unscrew the three nuts (2) and remove the lock retainer (1) from the hood. Installation 1. Installation is performed in the reverse...

Removal and installation the front door trim
1 - Terminal nut, 4 pcs. 2 - Screw, 4 pcs. 3 - Screw, 2 pcs. 4 - Decorative strip 5 - Lid 6 - Screw 7 - Expanding nut, 4 pcs. 8 - Door trim Removal 1. Open the...

Removal and installation the rear door trim
1 - Door trim 2 - Decorative strip 3 - Screws, 4 pcs. 4 — Lid 5 — Window lifter handle, manual drive 6 - Screw 7 - Expanding nut, 4 pcs. 8 - Clamp nut, 4 pcs....

Removal and installation the door
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. Warning: Follow the instructions in Section Replacing the battery . 2. Roll down the window completely and open...

Door adjustment
1. Check the gaps in the front door mating. The gaps should be uniform along the entire perimeter of the mating to the body. A — 3.5±0.5 mm B — 4.5±0.5 mm C —...

Removal and installation the front door window frame
Note: Removing and installing the rear door frame is fundamentally no different. 1 - Window frame 2 — Window lifter 3 - Front door 4 - Bolt, 32Nm 5 - Lid 6 -...

Removal and installation the window lifter
Warning: Removal and installation of the rear door window regulator are fundamentally no different. Removal 1. Remove the window frame with the window lifter...

Removal and installation the window lifter motor
Warning: The window lift motor can be removed and installed in any motor or glass position. Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. Warning:...

Removal and installation the door lock
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. Warning: Follow the instructions in Section Replacing the battery . 2. Remove the door trim, refer to the...

Removal and installation the door handle
Front door handle 1 - Door handle support 2 - Door lock 3 - Drive rod 4 - Bolt, 20Nm 5 — Lock cylinder cover 6 — Lock cylinder 7 — Door handle 8 — Drive lever...

Removal and installation the door lock cylinder
Removal 1. Open the driver's door. 2. Remove the cover (2) and turn the screw (arrow on the accompanying illustration) counterclockwise until it stops. This...

Removal and installation the trunk lid trim
Trunk lid trim 1 - Trunk lid trim 2 - Clamp holders 3 - Bolts, 2 pcs. 5 - Warning sign holder Removal 1. Open the trunk and remove the trunk lock cover. 2....

Removal, installation and adjustment of the trunk lid
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. Warning: Follow the instructions in Section Replacing the battery . 2. Remove the trunk lid trim, refer...

Removal and installation the trunk lock
1 - Trunk lock 2 — Hinge 3 - Nuts, 8Nm 4 - Thrust 5 - Cable 6 — Lock cylinder 7 - Bolt, 8Nm 8 - Single lock electric motor 9 — Plank 10 - Nut, 8Nm , 4 pcs. 11...

Removal and installation the tailgate trim (Station wagon)
Removal 1. Open the tailgate and remove the light bulb (1), refer to Section Removal and installation interior lighting fixtures . 2. Open the cover in the...

Removal and installation the tailgate (station wagon)
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. Warning: Follow the instructions in Section Replacing the battery . 2. Remove the tailgate trim, refer to Section...

Removal and installation the tailgate lock (Station wagon)
Removal 1. Open the door and remove the trim, refer to the relevant Section. 2. Press out the clamp (5) and disconnect the cable from the lock. 3. Tilt the...

Removal and installation the outside mirror
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. Warning: Follow the instructions in Section Replacing the battery . 2. Open the door and remove the...

Removal and installation moldings
Warning: Moldings are glued to the body and will break when removed. Removal 1. Heat the moldings (1) and (2) in parts with a hair dryer and separate them from...

Removal, installation and checking the sliding roof panel
1. Remove the sliding panel covers, refer to Section Removal and installation the sliding roof panel trim . 2. Remove the screws on both sides. 3. Remove the...

Removal and installation the sliding roof panel trim
1. Lift the panel from the back. 2. Move the ceiling panel all the way back. 3. Detach the lower cover (1) from the rear in the direction of the arrow (A) and...

Checking and adjusting the initial position of the sliding roof panel
1. Close the sliding panel. 2. Remove the front ceiling light, refer to Section Removal and installation interior lighting fixtures . 3. Loosen the mounting...

Removal and installation the sliding panel seal
Removal 1. Remove the sliding panel (3). 2. Remove the seal from the sliding panel. Installation 1. Install a new seal into the groove, starting from the...

Replacing the rubber bands of the windshield wiper blades
Replacement is necessary when the quality of glass cleaning deteriorates. In this case, only the rubber bands can be replaced, or together with the brush...

Removal and installation the windshield washer nozzle
1. Open the hood. Warning: The windshield washer jets are located on the underside of the hood. 2. Using a plastic wedge, such as HAZET 1965-20, move the base...

Removal and installation the rear window washer nozzle
1. Carefully pry and remove the cover (3) from the wiper shaft (1). Warning: The jet is installed in the wiper shaft. 2. Carefully remove the nozzle (2) from...

Removal and installation the windshield wiper arm
Removal 1. Wet the windshield with water. 2. Turn on the windshield wiper briefly and turn it off with the switch. The windshield wiper stops in the extreme...

Removal and installation the rear window wiper arm
Removal 1. Stop the windshield wiper in the extreme position. 2. Mark the position of the brush on the glass, for example using adhesive tape. 3. Carefully pry...

Removal and installation headlight washer jets
Removal 1. Pull the jet cover up out of the bumper and hold it with pliers. 2. Carefully remove the stopper (arrow) and remove the cover. 3. Remove the bracket...

Adjusting the windshield wiper arms
1. Turn the wiper on and off and let it stop at the end position. 2. Windshield: With the windshield wiper switched off, check the distance between the blade...

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