Exterior (external elements) of the car Audi A8 D2

General information
The body is a structure based on a strong frame and simple, non-deep-drawn, stamped aluminum sheets. The body includes front and rear impact crumple zones with...

Car body care
Check the condition of the body regularly. Otherwise, corrosion of individual sections of the body may lead to severe damage and, in the future, to expensive...

Front bumper
Fig. 16–1. Front bumper: 1 – central ventilation grille; 2 – screw, 1 Nm; 3 – bumper; 4 – filler; 5 - expanding piston; 6 – shock absorber; 7 – nut (until...

Adjusting the position of the front bumper
Adjusting the position of the front bumper in the shock absorber Fig. 3.2–1. Location of the screw securing the left ventilation grille Loosen the screws...

Rear bumper
Fig. 16–6. Rear bumper: 1 – nut; 2 – bracket; 3 – bolt, 12 Nm; 4 – bolt, 2.5 Nm; 5 – overlay; 6 – shock absorber; 7 – nut (until 1994.) or (bolt since 1995.),...

Checking the shock absorber
Remove the bumper. Remove the bolts or nuts and remove the shock absorber from the vehicle. If the thread is damaged, the shock absorber threaded bushing can...

Front wing
Fig. 16–8. Front fender: 1, 3, 4, 5 – bolts, 9.5 N·m; 2 – plate; 6 – front wing The front wing and its fastening elements are shown in Fig. 16–8. Removal Take...

Removal and installation the hood
Fig. 16–9. Hood fastening elements: 1 – hood hinge; 2 – bolt; 3 – bolt, 21 Nm; 4 – washer; 5 – nut, 21 Nm; 6 – gas-filled strut; 7 – Ball-head pin, 10 Nm; 8 –...

Radiator lining
Removal Open the hood. Rotate the three fasteners located at the bottom of the radiator grille by 180°. Move the bottom of the trim forward, then lower it down...

Hood release cable
Fig. 16–11. Location of the hood release cable: 1 - hood lock cable; 2 – hood opening handle; 3 – bolts, 55 Nm; 4 – connector; 5 – guide bushing; 6 – clamp, 7...

Door trim
Fig. 16–12. Door trim: 1 – inner door trim; 2 – open door signal lamp; 3 – clamp; 4 – clamp holder; 5 – bolt. 1.7 Nm; 6 – lock button; 7 – protective film (the...

Front door and door bracket
Removal Remove the door trim. Disconnect the electrical connectors in the door. Disconnect the central door locking system hose from the actuator. Disconnect...

Front door glass
Fig. 16–26. Front door glass: 1 – bolt, 2 Nm; 2 – washer; 3 – front side glass; 4 – bushing; 5 – guide pin; 6 – upholstery cover; 7 – door bracket; 8 –...

Front door window lifter
Removal Remove the door trim. Remove the bracket from the door. Fig. 16–27. Elements of the lower fastening of the front door glass: 1 – spring clip; 2 –...

Front door lock
Fig. 16–31. Front door lock: 1 – lock button; 2 – lock cylinder rod; 3 – external element of the lock; 4– door handle; 5 – bolt, 5 Nm; 6 – rotary clamp; 7 –...

Front door handle
Removal Remove the door trim. Remove the bracket from the door. Disconnect the rods from the lock cylinder and door handle. Fig. 16–34. Front door handle: 1 –...

Windshield and rear glass
The windshield and rear glass are glued to a rubber gasket fixed to the body. Replacing the glass is a labor-intensive job that requires special skills....

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