The electrical system of the Audi A6 is powered by 12 volts DC. Lighting and instrumentation includes fuses, relays, headlights and warning lights, windshield wipers and washers, instrument panel, audio system, etc.
Specifications of electrical appliances System type 12 volts, negative ground light bulbs Power External lighting Headlights: - headlights with one bulb 60/55 (type H4) – headlights with two bulbs:...
Fuses and relays Circuit breakers The fuses are located in the fuse box on the left side of the instrument panel or in the fuse box in the rear corner of the engine...
Removal and installation of switches Ignition/steering lock switch See subsection 11.6.3. Combined switches on the steering column Withdrawal 1. Remove the steering wheel. 2. Remove the mounting...
Replacing outdoor lamps Disconnect the negative battery cable before starting work. Do not touch the bulb glass with your fingers. Headlights The location of the bulbs in the...
Replacement of interior lighting lamps See subsection 13.1.6.1 . Interior lighting bulbs 1. Remove the sunroof power switch panel, if necessary. 2. Remove the flashlight. 3. Remove cover and replace...
External lighting fixtures Headlights Withdrawal 1. Remove the turn signal. 2. Loosen the fixing screw and remove the trim panel. 3. Loosen the fixing screws (indicated by arrows) and...
Headlight adjustment For fine adjustment of the headlights, it is recommended to contact a specialist. For coarse adjustment of the headlights, you can use the adjusting screws or...
Instrument panel Withdrawal 1. Remove the steering wheel. 2. Loosen the fixing screws and remove the trim panel. 3. Loosen the bottom fixing screws. 4. Loosen the fixing screws...
Removal and installation of lighters Front lighter Withdrawal 1. Remove the interior temperature control panel. 2. Loosen the fixing screw (indicated by an arrow). 3. Remove the lighter. 4. Remove...
Horns of the sound signal Withdrawal Disconnect the connectors. Unscrew the fixing nuts and remove the horns. Installation Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Wiper arms Withdrawal 1. Remove the cap. 2. Loosen the fixing nut. 3. Remove the lever. Installation Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Windshield wiper motor, coupling mechanism Withdrawal 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the wiper arms. 3. Remove the water deflector panel. 4. Loosen the fixing screws (indicated by...
Rear window wiper motor (Station wagon) Withdrawal 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the wiper arm. 3. Loosen the fixing nut. 4. Remove the sleeve. 5. Remove trim panels. 6. Loosen...
Elements of the windshield washer system Windshield washer/headlight washer fluid reservoir 1. Remove the hydraulic fluid reservoir of the power steering system. 2. Unscrew the fixing nuts and the...
Elements of the audio system Withdrawal 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Radio/cassette player (Audi 100 models) 2. Insert the dedicated player removal tools into the holes and...
Removing and installing speakers Withdrawal Door speaker 1. Remove the door trim panel. 2. Loosen the fixing screws and remove the cover. 3. Disconnect the connection connector, unscrew the...
Removing and installing the radio antenna Models with body type "sedan" Models with external antenna 1. Remove trim panel. 2. Unscrew the fixing nuts and remove the antenna. Disconnect the connector....
Elements of the cruise control system The cruise control system consists of an electronic control unit, a vacuum pump and an actuator. Vacuum pump 1. Disconnect the connector and the vacuum hose...
Anti-theft alarm system The system includes switches on the hood, tailgate, all doors, and the radio. Audi A6 models are additionally equipped with ultrasonic sensors. To repair the...
Airbag system The system consists of airbag modules, a control unit and a warning light. Observe safety precautions when operating the airbag. Disconnect the negative...
Elements of the airbag system Order of execution 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Disconnect the system power wires. 3. On models manufactured before July 1992, the connector...