1996 Audi A6 Maintenance Handbook

Service
Maintenance
Audi A6 1998 ➤
Edition 05.2012
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Service Department. Technical Information

Service
Maintenance
Heading
1. Overview of engines
2. Delivery Inspection
3. LongLife Service
4. Oil Change Service
5. Inspection Service
6. Description of work
7.
8. Lifting the vehicle
9. Tow-starting/towing
10. Vehicle tests carried out as part of inspection services and maintenance
Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant
Protected adherence to for
by copyright. Copying the instructions
private is essential
or commercial purposes, in part or to ensure
in whole, is not vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the
permitted normal
unless authorisedbasic safety
by AUDI AG. AUDI AGprecautions
does not guaranteefor working
or accept on motor vehicles must, as a
any liability
matter of course,with
berespect
observed.
to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
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Copyright © 2012 Audi AG, Ingolstadt A0256015020

Audi A6 1998 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 05.2012
Contents
1 Overview of engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Delivery Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 LongLife Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 Oil Change Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 Inspection Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6 Description of work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.1 Turbocharger: greasing rod linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2 Final drive (automatic gearbox): checking oil level, topping up with oil if necessary . . . . . . 20
6.3 Battery: checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.4 Battery: checking that battery terminals are securely seated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.5 Battery: checking "no load" voltage before engine is started for first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.6 Battery: performing load test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.7 Lights, electrical equipment, switches, displays and other driver-operated controls: checking
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.8 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tread depth and correcting inflation pressures . . 27
6.9 Brake system: visual check for leaks and damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.10 Brake pads: checking thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.11 Brake fluid level (depends on brake pad wear): checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.12 Brake fluid: changing (every 2 years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.13 Electric windows: checking positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.14 Self-diagnosis: interrogating fault memory with fault reader V.A.G 1551 or vehicle diagnostic,
testing and information system VAS 5051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.15 Vehicle keys: checking operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.16 Noise insulation: removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38
6.17 Rear
with respect window ofwiper/washer
to the correctness systemCopyright
information in this document. (Avant): checking
by AUDI AG. jet settings and operation . . . . . . . . 39
6.18 Rear window wiper: eliminating juddering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.19 Rear lid hinges: lubricating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.20 Hydraulic system: checking for leaks, checking hydraulic fluid level and topping up if
necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.21 Interior monitoring: checking operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.22 Air conditioner: checking operation and setting temperature to 22 ℃ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.23 Instrument cluster: setting the language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.24 Crankcase pressure: checking (V6 TDI engines AFB, AKN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.25 Cooling system: checking antifreeze and topping up with coolant if necessary . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.26 V-belt and poly V-belt: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.27 Fuel filter: renewing (TDI engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6.28 Fuel filter: renewing (biturbo RS 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.29 Fuel filter: draining (TDI engines up to chassis number 4BYN 002 887) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.30 Radiator: cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.31 Poly V-belt and toothed belt: checking (RS 6 engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.32 Bearing bushes for poly V-belt tensioner: checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.33 Air cleaner housing and snow strainer: cleaning; renewing filter element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.34 Engine cover panel: removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.35 Engine (from above and below) and engine compartment: visual check for leaks and
damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.36 multitronic gearbox 01J: checking ATF, changing ATF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.37 Engine oil: draining or extracting, changing oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.38 Engine oil: filling up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
6.39 Engine oil level: checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
6.40 Low range gearing: performing basic setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
6.41 Dust and pollen filter element: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
6.42 Road test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
6.43 Tyre repair kit: checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6.44 Wheel bolts: tightening to specified torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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6.45 Radio / Navigation System plus (chorus, concert, symphony): deactivating transport mode
........................................................................ 76
6.46 Radio / Navigation System Plus: activating anti-theft coding by entering fixed code number
........................................................................ 79
6.47 Service interval display: resetting > 1999 (X) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6.48 Service interval display: resetting LongLife Service from model year > 2000 (Y) onwards
........................................................................ 82
6.49 Service interval display: resetting Inspection Service (fixed interval) from model year 2000 >
Y onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
6.50 Track rod ball joints: checking play, security and boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
6.51 Joints on front axle: checking play, attachment and boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
6.52 Windscreen wiper/washer system: checking jet settings and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
6.53 Windscreen and headlight washer system: topping up with washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
6.54 Headlight washer system: checking jet settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
6.55 Wiper blades: checking park position and checking for damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
6.56 Sliding/tilting sunroof: cleaning and lubricating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
6.57 Lock carrier: pulling to front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
6.58 Manual gearbox: checking oil level, topping up with oil if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
122
6.59 unless
permitted Headlights: checking
authorised by AUDI AG. AUDIsettings
AG does notand adjusting
guarantee or acceptifany
necessary
liability .......................... 123
6.60 Door hinges with arresters, lock cylinder and bonnet arrester hook: lubricating . . . . . . . .
128
6.61 Transport locks: removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
6.62 Telematics: renewing emergency backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
6.63 Underseal: visual check for damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
6.64 Steps required before disconnecting battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
6.65 Hoses for charge air cooler: cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
6.66 Plenum chamber: checking and cleaning water drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
6.67 Plenum chamber cover: removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
6.68 Winter tyres (factory-fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
6.69 Toothed belt for camshaft drive: checking (4-cyl. TDI engines up to chassis number 4BYN
002 887) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
6.70 Spark plugs: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
6.71 Toothed belt: checking (2.5 ltr. TDI engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
6.72 Toothed belt for camshaft drive: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
7 ...................................................................... 143
8 Lifting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
9 Tow-starting/towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
10 Vehicle tests carried out as part of inspection services and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
ii Contents
Audi A6 1998 ➤
1 Overview of engines
(AIGG000415; Edition 05.2012)
Petrol engines
Engine code AFY AQE AJP, ARH, APU AEB
ADR
Exhaust emis‐ EU II EU II EU II + D3 EU II EU II + D3
sions standard
No. of cylinders / valves per 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5
cylinder
Capacity ltr. 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8
Power output kW at rpm 88/5800 92/5700 92/5700 110/5700 110/5700
Torque Nm at rpm 165/3950 168/3500 168/3500 210/ 210/
1750 ... 1750 ...
4600 4600
Bore ∅ mm 81.0 81.0 81.0 81.0 81.0
Stroke mm 86.4 86.4 86.4 86.4 86.4
Compression ratio 9.5 10.3 10.3 9.5 9.5
Fuel injection / ignition Bosch Bosch Bosch Bosch Bosch
Motronic Motronic Motronic Motronic Motronic
RON min. 88 951) 951) 951) 951)
(unleaded or lea‐ (unleaded) (unleaded) (unleaded) (unleaded)
ded)
CN min. - - - - -
Self-diagnosis X X X X X
Catalytic converter - X X X X
Electric throttle - X ARH X -
Secondary air system - - - - -
Lambda control - X X X X
Exhaust gas recirculation - - - - -
Exhaust gas turbocharging - - - X X
Exhaust emissions test after 3, X X X X X
5, 7, 9...years
1) Unleaded RON 91 can also be used, but will result in a slight loss of power.
Engine code ANB, AWT ARK AJL ALT APC

Exhaust emis‐ EU II + D4 EU II + D3 EU II + EU IV EU II
sions standard AWT EU IV D3
cylinder
Capacity Protected by copyright. Copying
ltr. for private
1.8 or commercial purposes,1.8 in part or in whole, is not 1.8 2.0 2.4
Power output kWto the
with respect at correctness
rpm 110/5700 110/5700
of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG. 132/600 96/5700 115/5600
0
Torque Nm at rpm 210/ 210/ 235/ 195/330 230/3500
1750 ... 1750 ... 4600 2000 ... 0
4600 4600
Bore ∅ mm 81.0 81.0 81.0 82.5 81.0
Stroke mm 86.4 86.4 86.4 92.8 77.4
Fuel injection / ignition Bosch Bosch Bosch ME 7 Bosch
1. Overview of engines 1
Audi A6 1998 ➤
Engine code ANB, AWT ARK AJL ALT APC

RON min. 95 1)
95 1)
98 4)
95 3)
953)
(unleaded) (unleaded) (premi‐ (unlea‐ (unleaded)
um or ded)
super
plus un‐
leaded)
CN min. - - - - -
Catalytic converter X X X X X
Electric throttle X X - X X
Secondary air system X X - Auto‐ -
matic
01J
Lambda control X X X X X
Exhaust gas turbocharging X X X - -
Exhaust emissions test after X X X X X
3, 5, 7, 9...years
2) Code: ALW, ARN, ASM engine designed for local authorities 100 kW
Engine code AGA, ALF, ALW, APS, ARJ AML AJG APZ
ARN, ASM2)
Exhaust AGA-EU II, ALF-EU APS-EU II, EU IV EU II EU II
emissions II ARJ-EU II
standard + D3 + D3
No. of cylinders / 6/5 6/5 6/5 6/5 6/5
valves per cylinder
Capacity ltr. 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4
Power output kW at 121/6000 121/6000 121/6000 120/5600 120/6000
rpm
Torque Nm at 230/3200 230/3200 230/3200 230/3500 230/3200
rpm
Bore ∅ mm 81.0 81.0 81.0 81.0 81.0
Stroke mm 77.4 77.4 77.4 77.4 77.4
RON min. 95 3)
95 3)
95 3)
955) 955)
(unleaded) (unleaded) (unleaded) (unleaded)
(unleaded)
CN min. -
with respect to the correctness of- information in this document.
- - AUDI AG.
Copyright by -
Self-diagno‐ X X X X X
sis
Electric throttle ARN X X - -
Secondary air system ALF, ARN ARJ X - -
Exhaust gas recircula‐ - - - - -
tion
2 1. Overview of engines
Audi A6 1998 ➤
Engine code AGA, ALF, ALW, APS, ARJ AML AJG APZ
ARN, ASM2)
Exhaust gas turbo‐ - - - - -
charging
Exhaust emissions test X X X X X
after 3, 5, 7, 9...years
Engine code AMM BDV AJK AZA ARE, BES

Exhaust emis‐ EU IV EU IV from week 02.99 EU III EU III
sions standard EU II + D3 BES EU IV
No. of cylinders / valves 6/5 6/5 6/5 6/5 6/5
per cylinder
Capacity ltr. 2.4 2.4 2.7 2.7
2.7
Power output kW at rpm 120/6000 125/6000 169/5800 169/5800
184/5800
Torque Nm at 230/3200 230/3200 310/1700 310/1700
350
rpm 1800 ...
4500
Bore ∅ mm 81.0 81.0 81 81 81
Stroke mm 77.4 77.4 86.4 86.4 86.4
RON min. 956) 956) 987) 987) 987)
(unleaded) (unleaded) (premium or su‐ (premium or (premium or
per plus unlea‐ super plus un‐ super plus
ded) leaded) unleaded)
CN min. - - - - -
Electric throttle X X X X X
Secondary air system X X X X X
Exhaust gas turbocharg‐ - - X X X
ing
Exhaust emissions test af‐ X X X X X
ter 3, 5, 7, 9...years
Engine code AGE AMX ACK, ALG APR, AQD ASN

Exhaust emis‐ EU II EU IV ACK-EU II, ALG- APR-EU II, EU IV
sions standard EU II AQD-EU II
+ D3 + D3
No. of cylinders / valves 6/5 6 / 5Protected by copyright.
6 / 5Copying for private or6 commercial
/5 purposes, 6 / 5 or in whole, is not
in part
per cylinder permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Capacity ltr. 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 3.0
Torque Nm at 260 280/3200 280/3200 280/3200 300/3200
rpm 3000-3200
Audi A6 1998 ➤
Engine code AGE AMX ACK, ALG APR, AQD ASN

Bore ∅ mm 82.5 82.5 82.5 82.5 82.5
Stroke mm 86.4 86.4 86.4 86.4 92.8
Compression ratio 10.1 10.6 10.6 APR-10.6 10.5
AQD-10.1
Fuel injection / ignition Bosch Bosch Bosch Motronic ME 7.1
Motronic Motronic Motronic Motronic
RON min. 958) 958) 958) 989) 989)
(unleaded) (unleaded) (unleaded) (premium or (premium or su‐
super plus un‐ per plus unlea‐
leaded) ded)
CN min. - - - - -
Electric throttle - X X X X
Secondary air system - X ALG AQD X
Exhaust gas recirculation - X - - -
Exhaust gas turbocharg‐ - - - - -
ing
Exhaust emissions test af‐ X X X X X
ter 3, 5, 7, 9...years
Engine code ARS, AQJ, BAS BCY BRV

ASG ANK
Exhaust emis‐ EU II + EU II + EU IV EU III EU III
sions standard D3 D3
ASG EU ANK EU
IV III
cylinder
Capacity ltr. 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2
Power output kW at rpm 220/620 250/700 220/7000 331 353
0 0 5700-6300 6000-6300
Torque Nm at rpm 400 420/340 400 560 560
3000-40 0 3000-4000 1950-5500 1950-6000
00
Bore ∅ mm 84.5 84.5 84.5 84.5 84.5
Stroke mm 93.0 93.0 93.0 93.0 93.0
Fuel injection / ignition Motronic Motronic Motronic Motronic Motronic
RON min. 98 10)
98 10)
98 10)
98 10)
9810)
(premi‐ (premi‐ (premium or (premium or super (premium or super
um or um or super plus un‐ plus unleaded) plus unleaded)
super super leaded)
with respect to plus un‐ plus un‐ in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
the correctness of information
leaded) leaded)
CN min. - - - - -
Audi A6 1998 ➤
Engine code ARS, AQJ, BAS BCY BRV

ASG ANK
Secondary air system X X X X X
Lambda control X AQJ X X X X
ANK 2
probe
Exhaust gas turbocharging - - - X X
3, 5, 7, 9...years
Diesel engines
Engine code AFN, AVG AJM AWX AVF AFB
Exhaust emissions EU II EU III EU III EU III EU II
standard
cylinder
Capacity ltr. 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 2.5
Power output kW at 81/4150 85/4000 96/4000 96/4000 110/4000
rpm
Torque Nm at 235/1900 285/1900 285/1900 310/1900 310/
rpm 1500 ... 3200
Bore ∅ mm 79.5 79.5 79.5 79.5 78.3
Stroke mm 95.5 95.5 95.5 95.5 86.4
Fuel injection / ignition Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel
(direct injec‐ (unit injector) (unit injector) (unit injector) (direct injec‐
tion)
tion)
CN permittedmin.
unless authorised45by AUDI AG. AUDI AG 49does not guarantee or49
accept any liability 49 49
Hydraulic valve clearance X X X X X
compensation
Catalytic converter Oxidizing cat‐ Oxidizing cat‐ Oxidizing cat‐ Oxidizing cat‐ Oxidizing cat‐
alytic convert‐ alytic convert‐ alytic convert‐ alytic convert‐ alytic convert‐
er er er er er
Lambda control - - - - -
Exhaust gas recirculation X X X X X
Charge air cooler X X X X X
Exhaust gas turbocharging X X X X X
3, 5, 7, 9...years
Engine code AKN AYM, BCZ, AKE BAU, BDH BFC

BDG
Exhaust emissions EU II + D3 AYM, BCZ EU III BAU EU III EU III
standard EU III BDH
BDG EU III + D4
EU III + D4
No. of cylinders / valves per cylinder 6/4 6/4 6/4 6/4 6/4
Audi A6 1998 ➤
Engine code AKN AYM, BCZ, AKE BAU, BDH BFC

BDG
Capacity ltr. 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
Torque Nm at rpm 310/ 310/ 370/ 370/ 310/
1500 ... 1500 ... 1500 ... 1500 ... 1400 ...
3200 2500 2500 2500 3600
Bore ∅ mm 78.3 78.3 78.3 78.3 78.3
Stroke mm 86.4 86.4 86.4 86.4 86.4
Fuel injection / ignition Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel
(direct in‐ (direct in‐ (direct in‐ (direct in‐ (direct in‐
jection) jection) jection) jection) jection)
CN min. 49 49 49 49 49
Hydraulic valve clearance compensa‐ X X X X X
tion
Catalytic converter Oxidizing Oxidizing Oxidizing Oxidizing Oxidizing
catalytic catalytic catalytic catalytic catalytic
converter converter converter converter converter
Lambda control -permitted unless authorised
- by AUDI AG.- AUDI AG does not - guarantee or accept
- any liability
Exhaust gas recirculation X X X X X
Charge air cooler X X X X X

Exhaust gas turbocharging X X X X X
Exhaust emissions test after 3, 5, 7, X X X X X
9...years
Audi A6 1998 ➤
2 Delivery Inspection
Work to be completed Page
In the case of stock vehicles: perform steps specified in Technical Service Handbook;
“Inspection and Maintenance”; Chapter 6
Battery: checking battery terminal clamps for secure seating ⇒ page 23
Battery: checking "no load" voltage before engine is started for first time ⇒ page 24
Engine (from above) and engine compartment: visual check for leaks and damage ⇒ page 62
Cooling system: coolant must be filled to max. level ⇒ page 45
Windscreen wiper and washer system: windscreen washer fluid must be filled to max. ⇒ page 112
level
Windscreen and headlight washer system: must be filled to max. level ⇒ page 111
Engine oil level: checking and topping up with engine oil if necessary ⇒ page 72
Brake system: brake fluid must be filled to max. level ⇒ page 29
Hydraulic system: checking fluid level ⇒ page 41
Removing transport protection, removing protective edge strips on doors
Underside of vehicle, mechanical units, steering, boots, brake system, hoses, fluid
reservoirs: visual check for leaks and damage (without dismantling noise insulation)
Underside of vehicle (underbody): visual check for damage
Tyre pressure on all 4 wheels and spare wheel: check (note: 3.5 bar when car leaves ⇒ page 75
factory)
Tyre pressures on all 4 wheels and spare wheel: checking ⇒ page 27
(note: 3.5 bar when car leaves factory)
-Storing changed tyre pressure settings in driver information system (DIS).
- See Owner's Manual “Storing tyre pressure settings”.
Wheel bolts: tightening to specified torque ⇒ page 76
Fuses No. 15 (10 A) and No. 37 (20 A), located in ashtray: fitting.
Lights, electrical equipment, switches, displays and other driver-operated controls: ⇒ page 26
checking operation
Electric windows: checking positions ⇒ page 36
Clock: setting
Air conditioner: checking operation and setting temperature to 22℃ ⇒ page 42
Radio or Radio/Navigation System Plus (chorus, concert, symphony): deactivating ⇒ page 76
transport mode
Radio/Navigation System Plus: activating anti-theft coding by entering fixed code ⇒ page 79
number
Radio/Navigation System Plus: stick label with serial number and fixed code number
(see vehicle data sticker) onto radio card or onto device information card included in
operating instructions for Navigation System Plus.
Radio/Navigation System Plus: storing local radio stations on station buttons (on RDS
radios, do not store until station name appears on display)
Telephone: stickingpermitted
label with
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accept any liability
Telematics: sticking label with serial number in telematics operating instructions
Telematics: initialising telematics services (Workshop Manual for radio, telephone and
navigation system)
Instrument cluster: setting the language ⇒ page 42
Service interval display: resetting on vehicles up to chassis number 4BYN 002 887 ⇒ page 80
Service interval display: resetting Inspection Service from chassis number 4BYN 002 ⇒ page 80
888
Service interval display: resetting LongLife service from chassis number 4BYN 002 ⇒ page 82
888
Passenger's airbag: checking key switch on / off, must be set to “on”
(see Owner's Manual)
2. Delivery Inspection 7
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Work to be completed Page

All control units: interrogating fault memory
(Enter “00” for address word “Automatic test sequence”)
Windscreen wiper/washer system: checking jet settings and operation ⇒ page 112
Windscreen wiper/washer system and headlight washer system: checking jet settings ⇒ page 111
and operation
Protective covers: removing
Cleanliness of vehicle interior: checking front and rear seats, interior trim, carpeting/
mats, windows
Fitting wheel covers/hub trim caps, aerial (components stored in luggage compart‐
ment)
Cleanliness of vehicle exterior: checking paintwork, trims, windows, wiper blades
Interior monitoring: checking operation ⇒ page 42
Sticker: entering next service (and date for brake fluid change) and affixing sticker on
left side of dash panel or on door post (B-pillar)
Service Schedule: removing vehicle data sticker from spare wheel well or luggage
compartment floor and sticking into Service Schedule under “Warranty entitlement
record”. Entering Delivery Inspection.
Owner's literature: checking that it is complete and preparing for handover to customer
Vehicle keys: checking operation ⇒ page 38
Road test ⇒ page 74
Delivery Inspection
The entry on the sticker stating whether LongLife Service or In‐
spection Service applies depends on the country of delivery.
– Complete the sticker accordingly:
For vehicles with LongLife Service ⇒ see below
For vehicles with Inspection Service ⇒ see below
LongLife Service
– On the sticker please tick the box: Next Service as shown in
service interval display.
– Brake fluid Service: 24 months from current date.
Note
Note oil type used and entry of oil grade in instrument cluster.
Inspection Service (fixed interval)

Oil change service every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months.
Inspection service every 30,000 km (19,000 miles).
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– Month and year: 12 months from current date. Also enter mile‐
age.
– Brake fluid Service: 24 months from current date.
Note
Note oil type used and entry of oil grade in instrument cluster.
Attach completed sticker to left of dash panel, on inside of door

or on door post on driver's side of the vehicle (B-pillar).
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Audi A6 1998 ➤
3 LongLife Service
WARNING
Use only engine oil with the specification VW 507 00 on vehi‐

cles equipped or retrofitted with diesel particulate filter.
Audi A6 from chassis number 4BYN 002 888 (vehicles 2000 >
-Y-)
Extended servicing intervals
♦ Vehicles with petrol engine/ turbocharged petrol engine: max.
30,000 km (19,000 miles) or max. 2 years, oil grade 2
♦ Vehicles with 4-cyl. diesel engine: max. 50,000 km (30,000
miles) or max. 2 years, oil grade 4
♦ Vehicles with 6-cyl. diesel engine: max. 35,000 km (22,000
miles) or max. 2 years, oil grade 3
The oil grade must be entered in the instrument cluster.
LongLife engine oil
New VW standard (specially developed, resistant to ageing) ac‐
cording to specification:
-VW 503 00- Petrol engines/turbocharged petrol engines
-VW 503 01- Turbocharged petrol engines, 154 kW and above
(only Audi S3, Audi TT, Audi RS 4 and Audi A6 2.7 ltr. biturbo)
-VW 506 00- Diesel engines (not unit injector)
-VW 506 01- Diesel engines (unit injector)
-VW 505 01- Turbocharged petrol engine (RS 6)
-VW 504 00- Turbocharged petrol engine (RS 6)
Note
♦ Vehicles with LongLife Service are already factory-filled with

engine oil according to VW standard -503 00- (petrol engines/
turbocharged petrol engines) or -503 01- (turbocharged petrol
engines, 154 kW and above, only Audi S3, Audi TT, Audi RS 4
and Audi A6 2.7 ltr. biturbo) or -506 00- (diesel engines) or
-506 01- (diesel engines with unit injectors). The conditions for
the LongLife Service with a maximum service interval of
2 years will only be met if this new engine oil is used at oil
change and when topping up.
♦ In the case of vehicles with petrol engines and LongLife Serv‐
ice it is also possible to use oils which comply with -VW 500
00- , -VWby501
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engine oils which comply with -VW 505 00- or -VW 505 01- .
The Inspection Service will then apply. The service interval

display must be programmed to 15,000 km (9,000 miles) / 12
months (oil grade 1).
LongLife Service
Perform LongLife Service according to service interval display
(not later than 24 months after the previous Inspection Service).
The LongLife Service always includes an oil change and addi‐
tional work.
10 3. LongLife Service
Audi A6 1998 ➤
Note
Vehicles from model year 2000 onwards with LongLife Service

are already factory-filled with engine oil according to VW standard
-VW 503 00- (petrol engines/turbocharged petrol engines) or -VW
503 01- (turbocharged petrol engines, 154 kW and above, only
Audi S3 and Audi TT) or -VW 506 00- (diesel engines) or -VW 506
01- (diesel engines with unit injectors). If vehicles are not filled
with one of these oils at the first service, the service intervals listed
under Inspection Service apply.
Interval Work to be completed Page
according to serv‐ All work to be completed except for jobs marked "XX"
ice interval display
every 60,000 km All work to be completed including jobs marked "XX"
(38,000 miles)
every 60,000 km In addition to LongLife Service: ⇒ page 63
(38,000 miles) – multitronic gearbox: renewing ATF
(57,000 miles) – Toothed belt and tensioning roller: renewing (4-cyl. TDI
engines)
– Toothed belt and tensioning roller: renewing (4-cyl. TDI ⇒ page 141
engines with unit injector, up to model year 03)
(76,000 miles) – V-belt and poly V-belt: renewing (4-cyl. 1.8 ltr. 5V engines)
– Poly V-belt: renewing (V6 and V8 petrol engines) ⇒ page 48
(76,000 miles) – Toothed belt and tensioning roller: renewing; checking
or after max. 5 coolant pump and renewing if necessary (V6 2.4 ltr. 5V
years petrol engines, up to model year 00 -Y-, except 124 kW)
– Toothed belt: renewing; checking coolant pump and re‐ ⇒ page 141
newing if necessary (use repair kit).(V6 2.7 ltr. petrol
engines, up to model year 00 -Y-)
newing if necessary (use repair kit). (V6 2.8 ltr. 5V petrol
(76,000 miles) – Toothed belt: renewing (4-cyl. 1.8 ltr. 5V turbocharged
petrol engines, from model year 00 -Y- onwards)
– Toothed belt and tensioning roller: renewing (V6 2.4 ltr. ⇒ page 141
5V petrol engines, from model year 01 -1- onwards, ex‐
cept 124 kW)
– Toothed belt: renewing (use repair kit). (V6 2.7 ltr. petrol ⇒ page 141
engines, from model year 01 -1- onwards)
5V petrol engines, from model year 01 -1- onwards)
– Toothed belt: renewing (V6 3.0 ltr. 5V petrol engines) ⇒ page 141
– Toothed belt: renewing (V8 4.2 ltr. 5V petrol engines, ex‐ ⇒ page 141
cept RS 6)
engines with unit injectors, up to model year 04 -4-)
– Toothed belt for camshaft drive and toothed belt for injec‐ ⇒ page 141
tion pump: renewing (V6 TDI engines) ⇒ page 57
– Bearing bushes for poly V-belt tensioner: checking (V6

TDI engines)
every 180.000 km In addition to LongLife Service: ⇒ page 141
(114,000 miles) – Toothed belt: renewing (4-cyl. 1.8 ltr. 5V petrol engines,
except turbocharged versions)
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– Toothed belt: renewing (4-cyl. 2.0 ltr. 5V petrol engines) ⇒ page 141
– Toothed belt: renewing (V6 2.4 ltr. 5V petrol engines, 124 ⇒ page 141
kW)
every 24 months In addition to LongLife Service: ⇒ page 30
– Brake fluid: changing
After 36 months, Exhaust emissions test
then every 24
months
every 48 months In addition to LongLife Service: ⇒ page 130
– Telematics: renewing emergency backup battery
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Electrical system
Front lighting - checking operation: side lights, dipped headlights, main
beam headlights, fog lights, turn signals, hazard warning lights
Rear lighting - checking operation: brake lights (incl. 3rd brake light),
rear lights, reversing lights, rear fog light, number plate lights, turn sig‐
nals, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment light/lights
Interior lights and glove box light, warning and indicator lamps, horn:
checking operation
Self-diagnosis: interrogating fault memory with -V.A.G 1551- or - ⇒ page 36
VAS 5051-
Service interval display: resetting LongLife service from chassis num‐ ⇒ page 82
ber 4BYN 002 888 onwards
XX Low range gearing (allroad quattro): performing basic setting ⇒ page 72
Telematics: renewing emergency backup battery (every 4 years) ⇒ page 130
Vehicle, from outside
Rear lid hinges: lubricating ⇒ page 41
From chassis number 140 000 model year 01 >
Up to chassis number > 029 999 model year 02
Door arresters and lock cylinders: lubricating ⇒ page 128
Sun roof: cleaning guide rails and spraying with lubricating spray ⇒ page 115
Windscreen wiper/washer system and headlight washer system: ⇒ page 111
checking jet settings and operation
Wiper blades in park position: checking ⇒ page 113
Only in the case of “juddering” wiper blades: checking setting angle ⇒ page 114
Wiper blades: checking for damage
Tyres
Tyre on spare wheel: checking condition and wear pattern; entering ⇒ page 27
tread depth
Tyre (front left): checking condition and wear pattern; entering tread ⇒ page 27
depth
Tyre (rear left): checking condition and wear pattern; entering tread ⇒ page 27
depth Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Tyre (rear right): checking condition

with respect toand wear pattern; entering tread Copyright by AUDI
⇒ page 27
the correctness of information in this document. AG.
depth
Tyre (front right): checking condition and wear pattern; entering tread ⇒ page 27
depth
Tyre repair kit: checking expiry date ⇒ page 75
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Engine (from below), gearbox, final drive, steering and boots: visual
checks for leaks and damage
multitronic gearbox: renewing ATF ⇒ page 63
Engine oil: draining/extracting, changing oil filter ⇒ page 67
Manual gearbox: checking oil level, topping up with oil if necessary ⇒ page 122
XX Final drive (automatic gearbox): checking oil level, topping up with oil ⇒ page 20
if necessary
Brake system: visual check for leaks and damage ⇒ page 28
Brake pads: checking thickness ⇒ page 29
Underseal: visual check for damage ⇒ page 131
Exhaust system: visual check for leaks and damage
Track rod ball joints: checking play, security and boots ⇒ page 110
Swivel joints: checking play, checking boots for leaks and damage
Engine compartment
Engine (from above) and engine compartment: visual check for leaks ⇒ page 62
and damage
Engine oil: filling up ⇒ page 70
XX Crankcase pressure: checking (V6 TDI engines) ⇒ page 44
Not required on AFB engines from engine number 154 592 onwards
Not required on AKN engines from engine number 031 890 onwards
Battery:
permitted checking
unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability ⇒ page 22
Windscreen washer system: topping up fluid ⇒ page 111
Windscreen and headlight washer system: topping up with washer fluid ⇒ page 112
Radiator: cleaning ⇒ page 55
Cooling system: checking antifreeze and coolant level / antifreeze ⇒ page 45
specified value -25 ℃; actual value (measured value):
XX Hydraulic system: checking for leaks, checking hydraulic fluid level and ⇒ page 41
topping up if necessary
XX Air cleaner housing and snow screen: cleaning; renewing filter element ⇒ page 57
XX Spark plugs: renewing ⇒ page 134
Fuel filter: renewing (6-cyl. TDI engines) ⇒ page 50
XX Fuel filter: renewing (4-cyl. TDI engines) ⇒ page 50
Dust and pollen filter element: renewing ⇒ page 74
Plenum chamber: checking and cleaning water drain ⇒ page 132
Toothed belt for camshaft drive: checking condition and tension, ten‐ ⇒ page 133
sion if necessary (4-cyl. TDI engines) - additional work
Toothed belt for camshaft drive: checking condition and tension, ten‐ ⇒ page 133
sion if necessary (4-cyl. unit injector engines) - additional work
Toothed belt for camshaft drive: checking for damage (6-cyl. TDI en‐ ⇒ page 140
gines)
Toothed belt for injection pump: checking condition and tension, tension ⇒ page 140
if necessary (6-cyl. TDI engines) - additional work
Toothed belt for camshaft drive: renewing (according to mileage) - ad‐ ⇒ page 141
ditional work
- Note: use additional parts or repair kit if necessary
V-belt and poly V-belt: renewing (according to mileage) - additional ⇒ page 48
work
Brake fluid level (depends on brake pad wear): checking ⇒ page 29
Brake fluid: changing (every two years) - additional work ⇒ page 30
- Note: Never remove strainer from brake fluid reservoir
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Final jobs
- Storing new tyre pressure settings in Driver Information System (DIS)
- see Owner's Manual (DIS) Storing tyre pressure settings
Headlights, ellipsoid headlights: checking settings and adjusting if nec‐ ⇒ page 123
essary
Gas discharge headlights: checking settings and adjusting if necessary ⇒ page 123
Sticker: entering next service (and date for brake fluid change) and af‐
fixing sticker to left side of dash panel or to door post (B-pillar)
Audi A6 1998 ➤
4 Oil Change Service
WARNING

Interval
15,000 km Oil change service on vehicles with a mileage of more than 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
per year
Work Protected
to be completed:
by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Page
Fuel filter: draining, up to chassis number 4BYN 002 887
⇒ page 53
Toothed belt for camshaft drive: checking for damage and measuring belt width ⇒ page 133
(4-cyl. diesel engines up to chassis number 4BYN 002 887)
Engine oil: draining or extracting, changing oil filter ⇒ page 67
Front brake pads: checking thickness ⇒ page 29
Service interval display: resetting on vehicles up to chassis number 4BYN 002 ⇒ page 80
887
Service interval display: resetting Inspection Service from chassis number 4BYN ⇒ page 98
002 888
Sticker: entering next service (and date for brake fluid change) and affixing sticker
to left side of dash panel or to door post (B-pillar)
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Audi A6 1998 ➤
5 Inspection Service
WARNING


every 12 months/ Work to be completed, except for jobs marked "X/XX" (up to
15,000 km and including model year 1999 -X-)
(9,000 miles)
every 12 months/ Oil change service (from model year 2000 -Y- onwards) ⇒ page 15
15,000 km
(9,000 miles)
every 30,000 km Jobs required every 12 months, including those marked with
(19,000 miles) an X
every 30,000 km In addition to Inspection Service: ⇒ page 55
(19,000 miles) – Fuel filter: renewing (RS 6 engines)
– Air cleaner: cleaning housing, renewing filter element

(RS 6 engines)
– Hoses unless for charge air AG.

cooler: cleaning (RS 6orengines)
permitted authorised by AUDI AUDI AG does not guarantee accept any liability
every 30,000 km – Spark plugs: renewing (RS 6 engines)
(19,000 miles) or
every 3 years
every 60,000 km Jobs required every 12 months, including those marked with
(38,000 miles) an X/XX
(38,000 miles) – multitronic gearbox: renewing ATF
(57,000 miles) or – Toothed belt: renewing (RS 6 engines)
every 4 years
every 90,000 km In addition to Inspection Service:
(57,000 miles) or – Poly V-belt: renewing (RS 6 engines)
every 4 years
– Radiator: cleaning (RS 6 engines)
(57,000 miles) – Toothed belt and tensioning roller: renewing (4-cyl. TDI
engines)
engines with unit injectors, up to model year 03 -3-)
(76,000 miles) – V-belt and poly V-belt: renewing (4-cyl. 1.8 ltr. 5V en‐
gines)
– Poly V-belt: renewing (V6 and V8 petrol engines) ⇒ page 48
(76,000 miles) – Toothed belt: renewing (use repair kit). (4-cyl. 1.8 ltr. 5V
or after max. 5 turbocharged engines, up to model year 99 -X-)
years
– Toothed belt and tensioning roller: renewing; checking ⇒ page 141
coolant pump and renewing if necessary (V6 2.4 ltr. 5V
petrol engines, up to model year 00 -Y-, except 124 kW)
newing if necessary (use repair kit).(V6 2.7 ltr. petrol
16 5. Inspection Service
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newing if necessary (use repair kit).(V6 2.8 ltr. 5V petrol
(76,000 miles) – Toothed belt: renewing (4-cyl. 1.8 ltr. 5V turbocharged
petrol engines, from model year 00 -Y- onwards)
5V petrol engines, from model year 01 -1- onwards, ex‐
cept 124 kW)
– Toothed belt: renewing (use repair kit). (V6 2.7 ltr. petrol ⇒ page 141
engines, from model year 01 -1- onwards)
5V petrol engines, from model year 01 -1- onwards)
– Toothed belt: renewing (V6 3.0 ltr. 5V petrol engines) ⇒ page 141
– Toothed belt: renewing (V8 4.2 ltr. 5V petrol engines, ex‐ ⇒ page 141
cept RS 6)
Protected by engines with for
copyright. Copying unit injectors,
private or commercialuppurposes,
to model year
in part 04 -4-)
or in whole, is not
with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG. in‐
– Toothed belt for camshaft drive and toothed belt for ⇒ page 141
jection pump: renewing (V6 TDI engines) ⇒ page 57
– Bearing bushes for poly V-belt tensioner: checking (V6

TDI engines)
(114,000 miles) – Toothed belt: renewing (4-cyl. 1.8 ltr. 5V petrol engines,
except turbocharged versions)
– Toothed belt: renewing (4-cyl. 5V 2.0 ltr. petrol engines) ⇒ page 141
– Toothed belt: renewing (V6 2.4 ltr. 5V petrol engines, 124 ⇒ page 141
kW)
every 24 months In addition to Inspection Service: ⇒ page 30
– Brake fluid: changing
After 36 months, Exhaust emissions test
then every 24
months
every 48 months In addition to LongLife Service:
– Telematics: renewing emergency backup battery

ted
Electrical system
Front lighting - checking operation: side lights, dipped headlights, main
beam headlights, fog lights, turn signals, hazard warning lights
Rear lighting - checking operation: brake lights (incl. 3rd brake light), rear
lights, reversing lights, rear fog light, number plate lights, turn signals, haz‐
ard warning lights, luggage compartment light/lights
Interior lights and glove compartment light, warning and indicator lamps,
horn: checking operation
Self-diagnosis: interrogating fault memory with -V.A.G 1551- or -VAS 5051- ⇒ page 36
Service interval display: resetting on vehicles up to chassis number 4BYN ⇒ page 80
002 887
Service interval display: resetting Inspection Service from chassis number ⇒ page 98
4BYN 002 888
XX Low range gearing (allroad quattro): performing basic setting ⇒ page 72
Telematics: renewing emergency backup battery (every 4 years) ⇒ page 130
Vehicle, from outside
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Door arresters and lock cylinders: lubricating ⇒ page 128
Rear lid hinges: lubricating ⇒ page 41
From chassis number 140 000 model year 01 >
Up to chassis number > 029 999 model year 02
X Sun roof: cleaning guide rails and spraying with lubricating spray ⇒ page 115
Windscreen wiper/washer system and headlight washer system: checking ⇒ page 113
jet settings and operation
Wiper blades in park position: checking ⇒ page 113
Only in the case of “juddering” wiper blades: checking setting angle ⇒ page 114
Wiper blades: checking for damage
Tyres
Tyre on spare wheel: checking condition and wear pattern; entering tread ⇒ page 27
depth
Tyre (front left): checking condition and wear pattern; entering tread depth ⇒ page 27
Tyre (rear left): checking condition and wear pattern; entering tread depth ⇒ page 27
Tyre (rear right):
Protectedchecking condition
by copyright. Copying andorwear
for private pattern;
commercial entering
purposes, in part or intread depth
whole, is not ⇒ page 27
Tyre (front right): checking condition and wear pattern; entering tread
depth ⇒ page 27
Tyre repair kit: checking expiry date ⇒ page 75
Vehicle, from below:
Engine (from below), gearbox, final drive, steering and boots: visual checks
for leaks and damage
multitronic gearbox: renewing ATF ⇒ page 63
Engine oil: draining/extracting, changing oil filter ⇒ page 67
X Manual gearbox: checking oil level, topping up with oil if necessary ⇒ page 122
XX Final drive (automatic gearbox): checking oil level, topping up with oil if ⇒ page 20
necessary
X Hoses for charge air cooler: cleaning (RS 6) ⇒ page 131
Toothed belt and poly V-belt: checking ⇒ page 55
Brake system: visual check for leaks and damage ⇒ page 28
Brake pads: checking thickness ⇒ page 29
X Underseal: visual check for damage ⇒ page 131
Exhaust system: visual check for leaks and damage
Track rod ball joints: checking play, security and boots ⇒ page 110
Swivel joints: checking play, checking boots for leaks and damage
DRC chassis: visual check of shock absorbers, central valves, connecting
pipes and connecting hoses for damage and leaks
Engine compartment
Engine (from above) and engine compartment: visual check for leaks and ⇒ page 62
damage
XX Crankcase pressure: checking (V6 TDI engines) ⇒ page 44
Not required on AFB engines from engine number 154 592 onwards
Not required on AKN engines from engine number 031 890 onwards
Battery: checking ⇒ page 22
Windscreen washer system: topping up fluid ⇒ page 112
Windscreen and headlight washer system: topping up with washer fluid ⇒ page 111
Radiator: cleaning ⇒ page 55
Cooling system: checking antifreeze and coolant level / antifreeze specified ⇒ page 45
value -25 ℃; actual value (measured value):
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XX Hydraulic system: checking for leaks, checking hydraulic fluid level and top‐ ⇒ page 41
ping up if necessary
X Air cleaner housing and snow screen: cleaning; renewing filter element (RS ⇒ page 57
6)
XX Air cleaner housing and snow screen: cleaning; renewing filter element (not ⇒ page 57
for RS 6)
Spark plugs: renewing (RS 6) ⇒ page 134
XX Spark plugs: renewing (all except RS 6) ⇒ page 134
XX Fuel filter: draining (TDI engines up to chassis number 4BYN 002 887) ⇒ page 53
X Fuel filter: renewing (RS 6 and 6-cyl. TDI engines) ⇒ page 50
XX Fuel filter: renewing (4-cyl. TDI engines) ⇒ page 50
X Dust and pollen filter element: renewing ⇒ page 74
X Plenum chamber: checking and cleaning water drain ⇒ page 132
X Toothed belt for camshaft drive: checking for damage and measuring belt ⇒ page 133
width
(4-cyl. TDI engines up to chassis number 4BYN 002 887)
X Toothed belt for camshaft drive: checking condition and tension, tension if ⇒ page 133 and
necessary (4-cyl. TDI engines from chassis number 4BYN 002 888) - ad‐
ditional work
X Toothed belt for camshaft drive: checking condition and tension, tension if ⇒ page 133
necessary (4-cyl. unit injector engines) - additional work
X Toothed belt for camshaft drive: checking for damage (6-cyl. TDI engines) ⇒ page 140
X Toothed belt for injection pump: checking condition and tension, tension if ⇒ page 140
necessary (6-cyl. TDI engines) - additional work
Toothed belt for camshaft drive: renewing (according to mileage) - additional ⇒ page 141
work
- Note: use additional parts or repair kit if necessary
V-belt and poly V-belt: renewing (according to mileage) - additional work ⇒ page 48
Brake fluid level (depends on brake pad wear): checking ⇒ page 29
Brake fluid: changing (every two years) - additional work ⇒ page 30
- Note: Never remove strainer from brake fluid reservoir
Final jobs
- Storing new tyre pressure settings in Driver Information System (DIS)
- see Owner's Manual (DIS) Storing tyre pressure settings
Headlights, ellipsoid headlights: checking settings and adjusting if neces‐ ⇒ page 123
sary
Gas discharge headlights: checking settings and adjusting if necessary ⇒ page 123
Sticker: entering next service (and date for brake fluid change) and affixing
sticker to left side of dash panel or to door post (B-pillar)
5. Inspection Service 19
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6 Description of work
6.1 Turbocharger: greasing rod linkage

♦ Spray rod linkage for turbocharger with spray-on grease -G
055 112 A2- at point in circle in illustration.
Note
Only applies to 1.9 TDI engine.
6.2 Final drive (automatic gearbox): check‐

ing oil level, topping up with oil if neces‐
sary
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Gearbox code letters are located on vehicle

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Automatic gearbox 01L, 01V ⇒ page 21 .
multitronic gearbox 01J ⇒ page 22 .
20 6. Description of work
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6.2.1 Automatic gearbox 01N

– Remove oil filler plug -arrow-.
– Check oil level: oil level up to bottom lip of oil filler hole.
Note
♦ If the oil level is below the range specified, the final drive must
be checked for leaks (repair measure). It is then not sufficient
to merely top up the oil.
♦ If you do not find any leaks on the final drive, top up with gear
oil SAE 75W90 (synthetic oil) -G 052 145- .
– Tighten oil filler plug.

Tightening torque Nm
Oil filler plug 25
6.2.2 Automatic gearbox 01L, 01V

– Check oil level: oil level up to bottom lip of oil filler hole.
Note
♦ If you do not find any leaks on the final drive, top up with gear
oil SAE 75W90 (synthetic oil) -G 052 145- .
– Renew O-ring for oil filler plug.

Oil filler plug 30
6. Description of work 21
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6.2.3 multitronic gearbox 01J

– Remove oil filler plug to check gear oil -arrow-.
– Check oil level using a self-made tool, e.g. a piece of angled
wire.
♦ Specification: oil level 8.5 mm below bottom lip of oil filler hole
Note
♦ If you do not find any leaks on the final drive, top up with mul‐
titronic gear oil -G 052 190 A2- .
– Install oil filler plug.

Oil filler plug 20
6.3 Battery: checking

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The battery is located in the plenum chamber at the front left be‐
tween the engine compartment and the windscreen.
6.3.1 Battery without magic eye

– Check battery housing for damage.
– Check electrolyte level: The electrolyte level must be between
MIN and MAX marks.
Note
♦ A visual check of the battery is sufficient for batteries with

clearly visible MIN and MAX marks.
♦ When performing a visual check, a bright hand-held torch
helps to better see the electrolyte level as well as the MIN and
MAX marks.
♦ If the electrolyte level is below the MIN marking, the battery
must be renewed ⇒ Rep. gr. 27 .
6.3.2 Batteries with magic eye
WARNING
If the magic eye is colourless or light yellow: do not test or

charge the battery. Do not attempt to jump-start the vehicle -
danger of explosion! The battery must be renewed ⇒ Rep. gr.
27 .
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Note
♦ The magic eye -arrow- indicates the fluid level and the charge
level of the battery to be checked.
♦ The magic eye is found in only one battery cell; the electrolyte
level is therefore checked only for this battery cell.
♦ During battery charging or vehicle operation, air bubbles can
form underneath the magic eye which could falsify the colour
display.
– Check battery housing for damage.

– Tap magic eye -arrow- lightly and carefully with the handle of
a screwdriver to release any bubbles under magic eye.
– Read off battery electrolyte level according to colour display
of magic eye.
Two different colours are used as indicators:

Colour indicator Battery status
Green • Battery is sufficiently charged
Black • No charge or charge too low
Colourless or yel‐ • Electrolyte level too low; risk of explosion.

low The battery must be renewed.
6.4 Battery: checking that battery terminals

are securely seated
WARNING
If the battery terminal clamp on the positive terminal is not fitted

securely, disconnect the battery earth strap from the battery
negative terminal first to avoid possible accidents.
Before disconnecting the battery, please refer to
⇒ page 131 .

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– Check that the battery terminal clamps are securely fitted. If

necessary, tighten nuts -arrow-.
– Check that battery is securely fitted. If necessary tighten bolt

-arrow- on retainer plate.
Tightening torques Nm
Battery terminal clamps 5
Retainer plate 22
6.5 Battery: checking "no load" voltage be‐

fore engine is started for first time
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V.A.G 1526 B-
– Ensure that the following rules are observed, otherwise correct

measurements cannot be guaranteed.
♦ The battery must not be placed under load from connected
electrical equipment for at least 12 hours before the test.
♦ The battery must not be charged for at least 12 hours before
test.
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– With ignition switched off, measure voltage between battery

terminals -2- and -3-.
1- If the tester indicates 12.5 V or more, then the battery is OK.
2- If the tester indicates 12.2 to 12.5 V the battery must be
charged ⇒ Rep. gr. 27 .
3- If the tester indicates between 11.6 and 12.2 V proceed as
follows: Charge battery ⇒ Rep. gr. 27 . After charging bat‐
tery allow to stand with no load for 24 hours. Then carry out
load test ⇒ page 25 .
4- If tester indicates 11.6 V or less the battery must be renewed
⇒ Rep. gr. 27 .
WARNING
Always adhere to correct procedure, otherwise measurements

will be falsified.
6.6 Battery: performing load test

The battery load test provides information on the condition of the
battery.
♦ Battery tester -VAS 5097 A-
Note
It is not necessary to remove the battery

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6.6.1 Carrying out load test

– Switch off ignition.
– Read operating instructions for battery tester.
– Connect the clamps of the test leads to battery terminals as
described in operating instructions for the tester.
The clamps must make good contact with the battery terminals.
– As the load current differs depending on the battery, the cur‐
rent must be set on the tester according to battery capacity ⇒
Operating instructions for battery test equipment .
– Perform a battery load test as described in the operating in‐
structions.
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6.6.2 Evaluating battery discharge test

Evaluating the result of the battery discharge test
Indicated on bat‐ Delivery Inspection Inspection Service
tery tester LongLife Service
Battery Very Battery OK. Battery OK.
Good
Battery Good Charge battery1) Battery OK.
Battery Not Good Charge battery1) Charge battery1)
Battery Faulty Replace battery Replace battery2)
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OK. However, if tester still shows “Battery Not Good”, battery must
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2) - Agree battery replacement with customer.
– Renew battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27; Removing
and installing battery .
Notes on battery load test:
The battery voltage will decrease during the test due to the high
load (high current flow).
If a battery is in working order battery voltage will only drop to
minimum voltage.
If the battery is defective or only insufficiently charged, battery
voltage will very quickly drop below minimum voltage.
After carrying out the load test the voltage will remain at this low
level for quite a while; voltage will only rise again slowly.
6.7 Lights, electrical equipment, switches,

displays and other driver-operated con‐
trols: checking operation
The following components must be checked:
– Lighting, headlights, front fog lights, turn signals, hazard warn‐
ing lights, rear lights, rear fog lights, reversing lights, brake
lights, parking light function
– Interior lights and reading lights (automatic switch-off function
for front interior light), glove compartment light, ashtray light,
ignition key light
– Warning buzzer indicating that lights and/or radio have been
left on
– All switches on console
– Driver Information System (DIS)
– Instrument cluster including all displays, counters, lights and
illumination
– Dual-tone horn
– Windscreen wiper/washer system, headlight washer system
– Front and rear cigarette lighter
– Electric exterior mirrors (heated, adjustable, retractable)
– Electric window regulators
– Central locking, remote control (radio-operated), convenience
close function
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– Electric seat adjustment, belt height adjuster

– Seat heating
– Radio
6.8 Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern,

tread depth and correcting inflation
pressures
Checking tyres
Note
♦ In the interest of driving safety, only tyres of the same type and
tread pattern should be fitted on a vehicle.
♦ On four-wheel drive vehicles tyres of the same type and tread
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6.8.1 Delivery Inspection

– Check tyre tread surfaces and sidewalls for damage and re‐
move any foreign bodies.
6.8.2 Inspection Service

– Check tyre tread surfaces and sidewalls for damage and re‐
move any foreign bodies.
– Check tyres for scuffing, one-sided wear, porous sidewalls,
cuts and fractures.
Note
Any defects must be reported to the customer.
6.8.3 Checking tyre wear pattern

The wear pattern of the front tyres indicates, for example, whether
the toe and camber have to be checked.
♦ Feathering on tread indicates incorrect toe setting.
♦ One-sided tread wear is usually due to incorrect camber.
If the above types of wear are found, check wheel alignment to
determine the cause (repair measure).
6.8.4 Checking tyre tread depth

Minimum depth: 1.6 mm
Note
♦ This figure may vary for individual countries due to different

legislation.
♦ The minimum tread depth is reached when the tyres have
worn down level with the 1.6 mm high tread wear indicators
positioned at intervals around the tyre.
♦ If the tread depth is approaching the minimum permissible
tread depth, the customer must be informed.
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6.8.5 Inflating to correct pressures

The correct inflation pressures for summer tyres are listed on the
sticker on the inside of the tank flap.
Note
♦ Please note that the inflation pressures listed on the sticker

apply to cold tyres. When the tyres are warm, the actual pres‐
sures will be higher, but must not be reduced.
♦ When using winter tyres, pressures should be increased by
0.2 bar.
♦ Check the tyre valve extensions for damage and dirt, which
could cause leaks. Renew if necessary.
6.8.6 Spare wheel

Spare wheel with standard-size tyre
♦ Inflate to maximum tyre pressure specified for the vehicle.
Temporary (compact) spare wheel
♦ The correct inflation pressure is indicated on the sidewall.
Note
Check the tyre valve extensions for damage and dirt, which could
cause leaks. Renew if necessary.
6.9 Brake system: visual check for leaks

and damage
Check the following components for leaks and damage:
♦ Brake master cylinder
♦ Brake servo
♦ ABS hydraulic unit
♦ Brake pressure regulator
♦ Brake calipers
– Ensure that brake hoses are not twisted.
– Make sure that brake hoses do not touch any components
when steering is on full lock.
– Check brake hoses for porosity, cracking and blistering.
– Check brake hoses and pipes for chafing.
– Check brake connections and mountings for correct
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WARNING
Any faults found must be rectified (repair measure).
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6.10 Brake pads: checking thickness
Note
When brake pad thickness is down to 7 mm (including backplate)

the brake pads have reached their wear limit and must be re‐
newed (repair measure). The customer must be informed.
Front disc brake pads

-a- Pad thickness including backplate
Wear limit: 7 mm
Rear disc brake pads

-a- Pad thickness including backplate
Wear limit: 7 mm
– Determine thickness of outer pads by checking visually (using
electric torch through cut-out in rim).
– Determine thickness of inner pads by checking visually (with
help of electric torch and mirror).
6.11 Brake fluid level (depends on brake pad

wear): checking
Note
Only use new genuine VW/Audi brake fluid, refer to ⇒ Electronic

parts catalogue (ETKA) .
WARNING
♦ Brake fluid is poisonous. It also has caustic properties and
must therefore not be allowed to come into contact with

paintwork.
♦ Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs moisture from the
surrounding air. It must therefore always be stored in air-
tight containers.
Note the following:
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6.11.1 Delivery Inspection

For Delivery inspection fluid must be at max.mark.
Note
The fluid level must not exceed the MAX mark, otherwise the fluid
will overflow.
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– The fluid level must always be assessed relative to the brake
pad wear. When vehicle is in use, fluid level tends to drop
slightly due to wear and automatic adjustment of brake pads.
– If the brake fluid level is at or slightly above the MIN mark and
the brake pads have almost reached the wear limit, topping up
is not required.
– If the brake pads are new or a long way from reaching the wear
limit, the fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX
marks.
– If level is below MIN mark, brake system must be checked
before brake fluid is added (repair measure).
6.12 Brake fluid: changing (every 2 years)
WARNING
♦ Brake fluid must on no account come into contact with liq‐

uids containing mineral oils (oil, petrol, cleaning agents).
Mineral oils damage the plugs and sleeves in the brake
system.
♦ The brake fluid reservoir must always be adequately filled
to ensure that no air can enter the brake system from the
reservoir.
♦ Brake fluid is poisonous and must under no circumstances
be sucked through a tube using the mouth. Because of its
caustic properties it must also not come into contact with
paintwork.
♦ Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs moisture from the
surrounding air. It must therefore always be stored in air-
tight containers.
♦ Use plenty of water to rinse away any brake fluid spillage.
♦ Do not reuse the old brake fluid that has been extracted.
♦ Always observe the relevant environmental regulations for
disposal.
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Note
Only use new genuine VW/Audi brake fluid, refer to ⇒ Electronic

parts catalogue (ETKA) .
Changing the brake fluid with brake filling and bleeding equipment
-VAS 5234- ⇒ page 33
Changing the brake fluid with brake filling and bleeding equipment
-V.A.G 1869- ⇒ page 31
6.12.1 Changing the brake fluid with brake fill‐

ing and bleeding equipment -VW 1238/
B- or -V.A.G 1869-
♦ Brake filling and bleeding equipment -VW 1238- , -
V.A.G 1238/1- or -V.A.G 1238/B-
♦ Upgrade kit and extraction unit -V.A.G 1869/4-
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– Unscrew cap -1- from brake fluid reservoir.

– Unscrew plug -arrow- from brake fluid reservoir.
– Connect the extraction hose of -V.A.G 1869/4- to pipe in brake
fluid reservoir.
– Use extraction hose included in -V.A.G 1869/4- to extract as
much brake fluid as possible.
Note
♦ The strainer in the brake fluid reservoir must not be removed.

♦ Make sure that no more fluid flows back into the reservoir from
the strainer after extracting the fluid. The brake fluid level in
the reservoir must be no higher than the bottom edge of the
strainer.
♦ The brake fluid reservoir must always be adequately filled to
ensure that no air can enter the brake system from the reser‐
voir.
– Remove the extraction hose.

– Screw the plug onto the brake fluid reservoir.
WARNING
Do not reuse the old brake fluid that has been extracted.
– Connect -VW 1238/B- or -V.A.G 1869- , but do not switch on

yet.
Vehicles with manual gearbox:
– Remove cap from bleeder screw on clutch slave cylinder.
– Open bleeder screw on clutch slave cylinder.
– Fit bleeder hose leading to brake fluid collector onto bleeder
screw on clutch slave cylinder.
– Then switch on bleeder appliance and allow about 100 cm3 of
brake fluid to drain out.
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– Remove caps from bleeder screws.
Sequence for changing brake fluid in brake calipers:
1- Front left-hand brake caliper
2- Front right-hand brake caliper
3- Rear left-hand brake caliper
4- Rear right-hand brake caliper
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Note
♦ In the case of certain wheel combinations, the wheels must be

removed.
♦ Start at the front right wheel on right-hand drive vehicles.
♦ If there are two bleeder screws on each brake caliper (as on
some versions), connect the inner bleeder screw first , then
the outer bleeder screw.
– Fit bleeder hose leading to brake fluid collector onto bleeder

screw for relevant brake caliper.
– Switch on bleeding equipment, open bleeder screw and allow
about 200 cm3 of brake fluid to drain out.
Used brake fluid is pushed out of the system when new fluid is
pumped in.
– Close bleeder screw.
– Perform the same procedure at the remaining bleeder screws.
– Switch off bleeding equipment.
– Fit caps back on bleeder screws on brake calipers.
– Disconnect hose from brake fluid reservoir.
– Check pedal pressure and free play of brake pedal. Free play:
no more than 1/3 of pedal travel
– During the final test drive, make sure that at least one ABS-
controlled brake application is carried out (with noticeable
pulsing of brake pedal).
Table - sequence for changing brake fluid / quantities
Front left 200 ml
Front right 200 ml
Rear left 200 ml
Rear right 200 ml
Total quantity11) 1000 ml
11) Including brake fluid extracted from brake fluid reservoir and fluid changed in
hydraulic clutch system
6.12.2 Changing the brake fluid with brake fill‐

ing and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234-
♦ Brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234-
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Observe operating instructions for -VAS 5234- !

– Unscrew cap -1- from brake fluid reservoir.
– Unscrew plug -arrow- from brake fluid reservoir.
– Connect the extraction hose of -VAS 5234- to pipe -1- in brake

fluid reservoir.
– Use extraction hose included in -VAS 5234- to extract as much
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Note
♦ The strainer in the brake fluid reservoir must not be removed.

♦ Make sure that no more fluid flows back into the reservoir from
the strainer after extracting the fluid. The brake fluid level in
the reservoir must be no higher than the bottom edge of the
strainer.
♦ The brake fluid reservoir must always be adequately filled to
ensure that no air can enter the brake system from the reser‐
voir.
– Remove the extraction hose.

– Screw the plug onto the brake fluid reservoir.
WARNING
Do not reuse the old brake fluid that has been extracted.
– Connect adapter -1- to brake fluid reservoir.

– Connect filling hose -2- included with -VAS 5234- to adapter.
Vehicles with manual gearbox:
– Remove cap from bleeder screw on clutch slave cylinder.
– Fit bleeder hose -1- leading to brake fluid collector onto bleed‐
er screw on clutch slave cylinder.
– Switch on bleed equipment, open bleeder screw and allow
about 100 cm3 of brake fluid to drain out.
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– Close bleeder screw and fit cap back on.

– Switch off bleed equipment.
– Repeatedly depress the clutch pedal.
Continuation for all vehicles:
– Remove caps from bleeder screws.
– Fit bleeder hose -1- attached to collector bottle onto front left
bleeder screw and switch on bleeding equipment.
– Open bleeder screw and allow correct amount of brake fluid

to flow out. Close bleeder screw.
Note
♦ In the case of certain wheel combinations, the wheels must be

removed.
♦ Start at the front right wheel on right-hand drive vehicles.
♦ If there are two bleeder screws on each brake caliper (as on
some versions), connect the inner bleeder screw first , then
the outer bleeder screw.
Repeat the procedure on the other front side of the vehicle.

– Fit bleederProtected
hose -1- attached to collector bottle onto rear left
bleeder screw.
– Open bleeder screw and allow correct amount of brake fluid

(approx. 200 ml) to flow out.
– Close bleeder screw.
Repeat the procedure on the other rear side of the vehicle.
– Fit caps back on bleeder screws on brake calipers.
– Move filling lever on -VAS 5234- to position -B- (see operating
instructions).
– Detach filling hose from adapter.
– Unscrew adapter from brake fluid reservoir.
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– Check brake fluid level and correct as necessary.

– Screw cap onto brake fluid reservoir.
– Check pedal pressure and free play of brake pedal. Free play:
no more than 1/3 of pedal travel
– During the final test drive, make sure that at least one ABS-
controlled brake application is carried out (with noticeable
pulsing of brake pedal).
Table: sequence for changing brake fluid and quantities

Front left 200 ml
Front right 200 ml
Rear left 200 ml
Rear right 200 ml
Total quantity12) 1,000 ml
12) Including brake fluid extracted from brake fluid reservoir and fluid changed in
hydraulic clutch system
6.13 Electric windows: checking positions

The electric window lifters forget their current positions and the
automatic open/close function when the battery is disconnected.
– Switch on ignition.
– Close the windows all the way to their top positions using the
window switches.
– Then operate all window switches again for at least one sec‐
ond in the “close” direction to activate the automatic one-touch
function.
– Press switch to open window. The side window should move
all the way down automatically.
6.14 Self-diagnosis: interrogating fault mem‐

ory with fault reader -V.A.G 1551- or
vehicle diagnostic, testing and informa‐
tion system -VAS 5051-
6.14.1 Connecting vehicle diagnostic, testing

and information system -VAS 5051-
♦ Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
♦ Adapter lead, 5m without voltage supply -VAS 5051/3-
♦ Adapter -VAS 6017/B-
– Apply handbrake.
– Automatic gearbox: move selector lever to position “P”.
– Manual gearbox: gear lever in neutral.
With ignition switched off, connect -VAS 5051- as follows:
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– With ignition switched off, connect -VAS 5051- using adapter

lead -VAS 5051/3- and adapter -VAS 6017- .
– Switch on printer with Print button (indicator lamp in button
lights up).
6.14.2 Connecting fault reader -V.A.G 1551-

♦ Fault reader -V.A.G 1551-
♦ Adapter lead -V.A.G 1551/3-
With ignition switched off, connect fault reader -V.A.G 1551- as
follows:
– With ignition switched off, connect -V.A.G 1551- using adapter
lead -V.A.G 1551/3- and adapter -VAS 6017- .
6.14.3 Interrogating fault memory:

– Start engine and run at idling speed.
– Briefly press brake pedal once.
– Press 1 for “Rapid data transfer” mode.
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– Press key 0 twice to enter address word “automatic test se‐

quence” and confirm entry with key Q . The -V.A.G 1551-
sends all known address words one after the other.
When a control unit responds stating its identification the display
will show the number of stored faults or “No fault recognised”.
Any system faults that are stored will be displayed one after the
other and printed out. The -V.A.G 1551- will then transmit the next
address word.
The automatic test sequence has ended when the following is V.A.G - SELF-DIAGNOSIS HELP
indicated on the display13): 1 - Rapid data transfer
V.A.G - SELF-DIAGNOSIS HELP

2 - Flash code output
13) Appears alternately

If faults have been stored these must be rectified. The fault log is
required for the repair work.
Note
The -V.A.G 1551- must remain connected for resetting the service
interval display and carrying out the exhaust emissions test (if
required).
6.15 Vehicle keys: checking operation

– Open key ring to check each key individually.
– Lock and unlock the driver's door manually with each key.
– Insert each key in the ignition lock and switch on the ignition.
The key symbol for the immobiliser displayed in the instrument
cluster must disappear after two seconds. If the key symbol
flashes, the key has not been matched to the immobiliser;
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Note
Make a note in the delivery record of the number of keys which

have been checked and handed over to the customer.
6.16 Noise insulation: removing

Removing noise insulation on 8-cylinder petrol engines
⇒ page 39
Removing noise insulation on RS 6 ⇒ page 39
– Unscrew quick-release screws -A-.
– Pull out clamping pins -B- by turning gently.
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Note
On vehicles with noise insulation -D-, additionally release 2 quick

release screws -C-.
– Pull noise insulation rearwards off bumper cover and take out.
Removing noise insulation on 8-cylinder petrol engines
– Release quick release screws and detach front bumper cover.

Removing noise insulation on RS 6
– Loosen fasteners -1 ... 4- and remove noise insulation.
6.17 Rear window wiper/washer system

(Avant): checking jet settings and oper‐
ation
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♦ Window washer jet adjusting tool -T10127-
♦ Fitted with needle -3125 / 5A-
– Mark one point on the rear window using a water-soluble

marker pen.
Setting dimensions:
The setting dimension for the rear window is calculated at a right
angle to the drive shaft axis of the rear window wiper -1-.
-d- = 280 mm (± 50)
– RemoveProtected
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– Use thepermitted
adjusting tool to aim the jet at the point marked.
6.18 Rear window wiper: eliminating judder‐

ing
♦ Wiper arm setting tool -3358 B-
Checking setting angle

– Move wiper arms into park position.
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– Remove wiper blade.

– Insert wiper arm -2- into wiper arm setting device -3358- and
secure with locking screw -3-.
– Compare angle indicated to value specified in table.
Setting angle on Audi A6
2°
Tolerance ± 1°
Adjusting setting angle ⇒ page 114
6.19 Rear lid hinges: lubricating

♦ Lubricant -G 000 115 A2-
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– Lubricate the four hinge joints on both rear lid hinges at the
contact points on the left and right of the hinge guides
-arrows-.
Note
♦ To ensure accurate spraying, the enclosed spray tube must

be inserted in the spray nozzle.
♦ Shake the spray can about five times.
♦ The spray can must not be shaken too often or too vigorously;
otherwise, the spray oil will foam and lose some of its pene‐
trating and lubricating effect.
– Clean joints and body to remove excess lubricant and fit ve‐
hicle components.
6.20 Hydraulic system: checking for leaks,

checking hydraulic fluid level and top‐
ping up if necessary
Power assisted steering: checking hydraulic fluid level
– Do not start engine but bring front wheels to straight-ahead
position.
Fluid in cold condition (approx. +20 ℃ outside temperature):
– Unscrew filler cap.
– Clean dipstick with a clean cloth.
– Screw cap on hand tight and unscrew again.
The fluid level reading will only be accurate if the cap was screwed
on properly before checking the dipstick.
Audi A6 1998 ➤
– Check fluid level: The fluid level must be within the area of the
MAX marking.
Fluid at operating temperature (engine oil temperature above ap‐
prox. +80 ℃):
– Check fluid level: The fluid level must be 10 mm above the
MAX mark.
Note
♦ If the fluid level is above the area specified, the excess fluid
must be extracted.
♦ If the fluid level is below the range specified, the hydraulic
system must be checked for leaks. It is then not sufficient to
merely top up the fluid.
♦ Do not re-use hydraulic fluid which has been extracted.
6.21 Interior monitoring: checking operation

Perform the following procedure to check the operation of the ul‐
trasonic interior monitor:
– Open side window approx. 10 cm.
– Lock the vehicle to activate the anti-theft alarm and interior
monitor.
– Wait for 30 seconds until the warning lamp flashes slowly (f =
0.5 Hz).
– Touch sensor cover through open window.
If the interior monitor is O.K, the alarm system is triggered.
– Deactivate alarm by unlocking vehicle.
– Perform the test on each sensor cover.
– Erase fault memory: ⇒ Electrical system, self-diagnosis; Rep.
gr. 1 ; Self-diagnosis of ultrasonic interior monitor; Erasing
fault memory .
6.22 Air conditioner: checking operation and

setting temperature to 22 ℃
– Check all air conditioner functions ⇒ Owner's Manual
– Check whether the two display areas -1- have been set to 22 °
C.
If necessary, carry out temperature adjustments as follows:
– Press button -3- for automatic mode. The indicator lamp -2-
lights up.
– Press the buttons -4- to set the temperature to 22 °C.
6.23 Instrument cluster: setting the language

When a car is delivered to a customer, the multifunction monitor
display can be set to any of the following languages as required:
Audi A6 1998 ➤
♦ German
♦ English
♦ French
♦ Italian
♦ Spanish
♦ Portuguese
♦ Chinese
Cars are delivered by the factory with the multifunction monitor

set to German.
The following work steps are required to select a different lan‐
guage:
– Connect fault reader -V.A.G 1551- ⇒ page 36 .
– Press key 1 and 7 for address word “dash panel insert” and
confirm entry with key Q .
– Press → key to continue.
– Press key 1 and 0 for function “Adaption” and confirm entry
with key Q .
– Press key 0 and 4 to select “Adaption channel 04” and con‐
firm entry with key Q .
Indicated on display: Channel 4 Adaption 2 ->
<-1 3->

Indicated on display: Channel 4 Adaption 2 Q
Enter adaption value XXXXX
– Select desired language according to the following table.

Language version Code
German 00001
English 00002
French
Protected by copyright. Copying for private or 00003
commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Italian 00004
Spanish 00005
Portuguese 00006
not assigned 00007
Chinese 00008
Note
♦ The first four digits must be “0”.

♦ If an incorrect value is entered the function “Adaption” will be
terminated automatically and must be restarted!
Example:
– Press key 0 four times and key 1 once.
Audi A6 1998 ➤

Enter adaption value 00001
– Confirm entry with Q key.

<-1 3->
– Press → key.
Store changed value?

Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial Changed
purposes, in part or is
value in whole,
storedis not

Indicated on display: Rapid data transfer HELP

Select function XX
6.24 Crankcase pressure: checking (V6 TDI

engines AFB, AKN)
The crankcase pressure should be checked every 60,000 km
(38,000 miles) or if oil leaks are visible.
Note
The checking of the crankcase pressure is no longer performed

on AFB engines from engine number 154 592 and on AKN en‐
gines from engine number 031 890.
The engine number is stamped onto the right inner side of the
cylinder block between cylinder head and injection pump.

♦ Pressure gauge -VAG 1371-
• The engine must be at operating temperature (above 80 ℃)
Audi A6 1998 ➤
– Pull out dipstick, connect pressure gauge -VAG 1371- to dip‐

stick guide and let engine run at idling speed (for at least 3
minutes).
Repair measures are required if the crankcase pressure exceeds
5 mbar
– Renew oil separator ⇒ Engine, mechanics (engine code let‐
ters AFB); Rep. gr. 17 ; 6-cyl. diesel direct injection engine
(TDI) .
Renewing oil separator

Loosen both bolts of item 17 and renew oil separator (hose con‐
nection) using replacement parts from set of seals -059 103 464- .
6.25 Cooling system: checking antifreeze

and topping up with coolant if necessary

Audi A6 1998 ➤
♦ Refractometer -T10007-
Note
The cooling system of all engines is filled with the new antifreeze
and corrosion protection additive -G 012 A8- according to “TL
VW 774 D”. Ensure that only -G 12- (coloured red) is used when
topping up.
WARNING
DO NOT use -G 011 A8 C- . Do not mix the two types of anti‐

freeze -G 011 A8 C- and -G 012 A8 D- . Mixing the two could
result in serious damage to the engine.
6.25.1 Checking coolant level and topping up

with coolant if necessary
WARNING permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
The coolant expansion tank is under pressure. Only open if
engine is cold.
♦ Delivery inspection: coolant level at MAX mark.

♦ Inspection Service: coolant level between MIN and MAX
marks.
– If coolant level is too low, add required amount (using correct
mixture ratio).
Mixture ratio:
Frost protection to Coolant additive Water
G 012 A8 D
-28 ℃ approx. 40 % approx. 60 %
-35 °C approx. 50 % approx. 50 %
-40 °C approx. 60 % approx. 40 %
Audi A6 1998 ➤
Note
♦ If the fluid in the expansion tank is of brownish colour, this

means -G 012 A8 D- has been mixed with another type of
coolant. If this should be the case, flush out the cooling system
and change coolant (repair measure). To flush the system, fill
it with clean water and run the engine for about 2 minutes. This
should remove most of the old coolant.
♦ -G 012 A8 D- or a coolant additive with the label “conforming
to specification TL VW 774 D” prevents frost and corrosion
damage, stops scaling and, at the same time, raises the boiling
point of the coolant. It is therefore essential to use the correct
antifreeze and corrosion protection additive in the cooling sys‐
tem all year round.
♦ Because of its high boiling point, the coolant improves engine
reliability under heavy loads, particularly in countries with trop‐
ical climates.
♦ Frost protection should be ensured down to temperatures of
about -28 ℃.
♦ The coolant concentration must not be reduced by adding wa‐
ter even in warmer seasons and in warmer countries. The
coolant additive ratio must be at least 40 %.
♦ If greater antifreeze protection is required in very cold cli‐
mates, the proportion of -G 012 A8 D- can be increased, but
only up to 60 % (this gives frost protection to about -40 °C).
Beyond this concentration the antifreeze protection and also
the cooling efficiency are reduced again.
Checking antifreeze and topping up with coolant additive if nec‐

essary
– If antifreeze protection is insufficient drain off the required
quantity as specified in the antifreeze protection table
⇒ page 47 and add coolant additive -G 012 A8 D - conform‐
ing to specification “TL VW 774 D”.
Note
Observe disposal regulations.
6.25.2 Antifreeze protection table

Antifreeze protection to °C Required quantity in litres
Actual Specified 4-cyl. engine 6-cyl. engine
0 - 25 3.5 5.0
- 35 4.0 6.0
-5 - 25 3.0 4.5
- 35 3.5 5.5
-10 - 25 2.0 3.5
- 35 3.0 4.5
-15 - 25 1.5 2.5
- 35 2.0 3.5
- 20 - with
25 respect to the correctness
1.0 of information in this1.5
document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
- 35 1.5 2.5
- 25 - 35 1.0 1.5
- 30 - 35 0.5 1.0
Audi A6 1998 ➤
Antifreeze protection to °C Required quantity in litres

- 35 - 40 0.5 0.5
– Check coolant additive concentration after road test.
6.26 V-belt and poly V-belt: renewing

Vehicles with 6-cylinder petrol engine:
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ page 38 .
– Removing and installing poly V-belt: ⇒ 6-cylinder engine (5-
valve), mechanics; Rep. gr. 13 ; Dismantling and assembling
crankcase, crankshaft and flywheel; Removing and installing
poly V-belt .
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ page 38 .
– Removing and installing poly V-belt: ⇒ 8-cylinder engine (5-
valve); Rep. gr. 13 ; Crankshaft group .
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ page Protected
38 . by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Loosen bolts securing tensioning roller for airtoconditioner
with respect com‐
the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
pressor poly V-belt -arrows-; slacken poly V-belt and detach.
– Move tensioner for poly V-belt in direction of arrow to slacken

poly V-belt.
– Detach poly V-belt, relieve tensioner.
– Secure viscous fan pulley with bolt 5 x 60 mm and remove with

hexagon key.
– Place viscous fan into radiator cowl at front.
Audi A6 1998 ➤
– Remove V-belt pulley for coolant pump. Counterhold by in‐

serting a drift in the power steering pump pulley.
– Remove V-belt.
– Fit V-belt on pulleys and assemble both sections of pulley on
coolant pump without tightening the bolts.
– Tighten the bolts securing the two sections of the pulley in
stages while turning the coolant pump.
As the bolts are tightened, the V-belt should gradually move out‐
wards until seated on the running surface.
– Tighten bolts.
Note
It is not necessary to adjust the tension of the V-belt for the coolant
pump.
– Fit poly V-belt over vibration damper pulley, viscous fan pulley
and alternator pulley. If necessary, pull the belt upwards using
a suitable tool.
– Move poly V-belt tensioner in direction of arrow.

– Fit poly V-belt over alternator pulley last. Release tensioner.
– Check that poly V-belt is in correct position.
Routing of poly V-belt ⇒ page 50
Vehicles with air conditioner:
– Fit poly V-belt for air conditioner compressor.
Routing of poly V-belt ⇒ page 50
– Apply torque wrench to hexagon on tensioner and tension with

a torque of 25 Nm.
– At the same time, tighten bolts -A-.
All vehicles:
– Start engine and check that belt runs properly.
Tightening torque Nmnot guarantee or accept any liability
permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does
V-belt pulley for coolant pump 25

Tensioner for A/C compressor 20
Audi A6 1998 ➤
6.26.1 Routing of V-belt and poly V-belt - 4-cylinder petrol engine
1 - Tensioner for poly V-belt

2 - Alternator
3 - Viscous coupling
4 - Coolant pump
5 - Power steering pump
6 - V-belt
7 - Poly V-belt
8 - Vibration damper
9 - Tensioner for poly V-belt
10 - Poly V-belt
11 - Air conditioner compres‐
sor
6.27 Fuel filter: renewing (TDI engines)
Note
♦ Please ensure that no diesel fuel makes contact with the cool‐
ant hoses. If necessary,Protected
cleanbyhoses immediately.
♦ Observe disposal regulations.

Audi A6 1998 ➤
6-cyl. TDI engines ⇒ page 52

4-cyl. TDI engines (unit injector) ⇒ page 51
6.27.1 Vehicles with 4-cyl. TDI engines

– Remove pressure pipe from charge air cooler, to do this loosen
clamps -A- and remove bolt -B-.
– Loosen clip -4- on bracket and take filter out of bracket.

– Unscrew filter from upper section of fuel filter.
– Moisten new seal and new rubber seal lightly with diesel.
– Fill new filter with clean diesel. This will enable the engine to
start more quickly.
– Tighten filter hand-tight onto top section of filter.
– Insert fuel filter into bracket and secure with clamping bolt
-4-.
6.27.2 Vehicles with 4-cyl. TDI engines (unit in‐

jector)
– Remove engine cover panel ⇒ page 60 .
Audi A6 1998 ➤
Removing:
– Unscrew hexagon socket head bolt and place top section to
one side with fuel hoses connected.
– Loosen screw -1- on filter mounting and pull filter out upwards.
Installing:
– Fill new filter with clean diesel. This will enable the engine to
start more quickly.
– Slide filter downwards through filter mounting and tighten

screw -1-.
– Fit top section and secure with hexagon socket head bolt.
Hexagon socket head bolt 14
6.27.3 Vehicles with 6-cyl. TDI engines

– Pull off retaining clip -5-.
– Remove regulating valve -6- with fuel lines attached.
– Disconnect fuel hoses from hose connections -3- and -4-.
– Loosen clip -1- on bracket and take filter out of bracket.
– Fill new filter withunless
permitted clean diesel.
authorised by This
AUDI AG.willAUDI
enable
AG doesthe engineortoaccept any liability
not guarantee
start more quickly.
– When inserting regulating valve, take care not to damage O-

ring in filter housing.
– Install regulating valve with fuel lines attached.
– Fit retaining clip -5-.
– Push fuel hoses onto hose connections -3- and -4- and secure
hoses with hose clips.
Note
Flow direction is marked by arrows (do not interchange connec‐

tions).
– Start engine and check fuel system for leaks (visual check).
Audi A6 1998 ➤
6.28 Fuel filter: renewing (biturbo RS 6)

Vehicles with 8-cylinder petrol engines (RS 6):
– Unscrew bolt -3- and press fuel pump slightly downwards; the
fuel hoses -2- and -4- and the connector -1- remain connected.
– Position a container below to catch escaping fuel.
WARNING
The fuel system is under pressure. Put cloth around connection

before opening the system. Then release pressure by loosen‐
ing the connection carefully.
– Remove fuel hoses -1- and -2- from fuel filter.

– Loosen hose clip -arrow-.
– Remove fuel filter.
Note permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability

♦ Secure all hose connections with genuine hose clips:
Note installation position of fuel filter.

Flow direction is marked by arrow on filter housing.
Tightening torques
Component Nm
Hose clip for fuel filter 0.8
Retaining clip for fuel pump 1.2
6.29 Fuel filter: draining (TDI engines up to

chassis number 4BYN 002 887)
Note
♦ Please ensure that no diesel fuel makes contact with the cool‐
ant hoses. If necessary, clean hoses immediately.
Audi A6 1998 ➤
Vehicles with 6-cylinder engine ⇒ page 54
6.29.1 Vehicles with 4-cylinder engine

– Loosen vent screw -3-.
– Attach hose to drain screw -5-.
– Open drain screw and allow approx. 0.1 ltr. of fluid to drain.
– Close drain screw and vent screw.
– Start engine and check fuel system for leaks (visual check).
6.29.2 Vehicles with 6-cylinder engine

♦ Hand operated vacuum pump -V.A.G 1390-
♦Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
♦ Water drainage container -V.A.G 1390/1-
– Unscrew bleeder screw -2- on fuel filter, leaving bleeder hole

open.
Audi A6 1998 ➤
– Connect hand-operated vacuum pump -V.A.G 1390- with wa‐

ter drainage container -V.A.G 1390/1- to bleeder hole of fuel
filter -arrow-.
– Operate hand-operated vacuum pump until approx. 100 cm3
of fluid has been extracted from fuel filter.
WARNING
Do not allow any fluid to enter the hand-operated vacuum

pump.
– Start engine and check fuel system

Protected for leaks
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Copying for privatecheck).
6.30 Radiator: cleaning
– Remove front bumper: ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 63 ; Front bumper .
– Check surfaces of condenser -2-, radiator -3-, charge air cool‐
ers -1- and -4- as well as engine oil/ATF cooler -5- for dirt.
WARNING
The radiator fins will be deformed or bent if a jet of water ap‐

plied with too much pressure. Radiators which are damaged
during the cleaning process must be renewed.
– Spray and flush the outside of the radiators with a wide jet of
water (low pressure).
– If necessary, soak dead insects sticking to radiator or spray
affected area with protein-solvent spray.
– Use a compressed air gun with pressure regulator to dry ra‐
diator, to prevent damage to the radiator fins.
– Install front bumper: ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
6.31 Poly V-belt and toothed belt: checking

(RS 6 engines)
Pull lock carrier to front ⇒ page 118
– Remove toothed belt guard (on right ⇒ Item 7 (page 56) and
left ⇒ Item 9 (page 56) ).
Audi A6 1998 ➤
1 - Plug
2 - 43 Nm
3 - Bracket
❑ For torque reaction sup‐
port
4 - 10 Nm
5 - Bracket
❑ For air intake pipe
6 - 43 Nm
7 - Toothed belt guard (right-
side)
8 - Toothed belt guard (centre)
9 - Toothed belt guard (left-
side)
– Turn the engine in operating direction via central bolt.
WARNING
Be sure to turn engine in operating direction (clockwise) and

via crankshaft.
– Check condition of toothed belt for:

♦ Cracks, cross-sectional fractures
♦ Layer separation (toothed belt body, cord strands)
♦ Break-up on toothed belt body
♦ Fraying of cord strands
♦ Surface cracks (synthetic coating)
♦ Traces of oil and grease
– Check condition of poly V-belt for:
♦ Base cracks (cracks, core fractures, cross-sectional fractures)
♦ Layer separation (top layer, cord strands)
Audi A6 1998 ➤
♦ Base break-up
♦ Flank wear (material wear, frayed flanks, flank brittleness -
glassy flanks-, surface cracks)
– Fit toothed belt guards (left and right).
– Install lock carrier.
6.32 Bearing bushes for poly V-belt tension‐

er: checking
Note
Only perform check when renewing toothed belt.
♦ Removing and installing lever of tensioner ⇒ Engine, crank‐

shaft group, servicing belt drive; Rep. gr. 13 ; Removing and
installing bearing bushes at bracket for power steering pump
and oil cooler
♦ Check whether mounting pin -arrow- in bracket for power
steering pump and oil cooler can be turned or moved.
♦ Check mounting pin for rust.
♦ Check lever of tensioner for rust.
WARNING
If the mounting pin cannot be moved or if there are visible

traces of rust, the mounting pin and the bearing bushes must
be renewed (repair measure).
6.33 Air cleaner housing and snow strainer:
cleaning; renewing filter element
V8 petrol engines (biturbo RS 6) ⇒ page 59
– Pull cover -A- off upwards (if fitted).
Audi A6 1998 ➤
– Take intake hose -A- off upwards. Pull lug -1- (if fitted) out of
retainer for activated charcoal filter valve.
– Unscrew both bolts -2- and remove air intake hose -B-.
Note
On several engine types the intake hose -A- is fitted with a snow
strainer. Be sure to remove and clean strainer.
Vehicles with 4-cylinder petrol engine (turbo):
– Pull off hose connections -arrows-.
– Release spring retainers -1-.

– Move top section of filter housing to side, remove air intake
hose -2- if necessary.
Vehicles with V6 petrol engines (biturbo)
– Unplug the five connectors -4- and remove cable tie -5-.
– Pull wiring harness out of clip -2- and place next to intake
opening of air cleaner.
– Release both fuel filter retaining clips -3-.
– Release hose clip -arrow- and spring retainers -1-, remove
upper section of air cleaner.
Vehicles with 6-cylinder petrol engine (3.0 ltr.)
Audi A6 1998 ➤
– Loosen both bolts -2- and pull off hose -1-.

– Remove air intake hose -4- and unplug connector -3-.
– Pull both fuel lines out of retainer on air cleaner (upper section)
and lift off the upper section of the air cleaner.
Continued for all engines:
– Loosen spring retainers and move upper section of filter hous‐
ing to side.
– Remove old filter element.
– Clean filter housing and snow strainer (if fitted), install new
filter elements.
Important: observe notestoat
with respect thethe end of
correctness the section
of information
14)
in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
6.33.1 Vehicles with 8-cylinder petrol engines

(biturbo RS 6):
– Loosen quick release fasteners -1- and -2- and pull engine
cover off upwards -arrows-.
– Unscrew 16 bolts -arrows- and remove air cleaner housing

cover.
Audi A6 1998 ➤
– Unscrew 8 bolts -2-.

– Remove retaining frames -3- and -5-.
– Remove old filter elements -1- and -4-.
– Clean filter housing and snow strainer (if fitted), install new
filter elements.
Retaining frame to air cleaner housing 1.5
Cover to air cleaner housing 1.5
14) Important: observe notes at the end of the section.
Note
♦ If the air filter element is very dirty or soaked with water, dirt
particles or moisture can reach the air mass meter -G70- and
falsify the detected air mass values. This will cause a loss of
power, as the calculated injection quantities will be too low.
♦ Always use genuine air filter elements (same as original equip‐
ment).
♦ Use a lubricant (silicone-free) when installing intake hose.
♦ Secure all hose connections with genuine hose clips: ⇒ Parts
catalogue
♦ Check whether the water drain hose in the bottom section of
the air cleaner is dirty or blocked (clean if necessary).
♦ Clean the air cleaner housing (top and bottom sections) to re‐
move any salt residue, dirt and leaves (if necessary vacuum-
clean).
♦ Check air mass meter and intake hose (engine
Protected intake
by copyright. side)forfor
Copying private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
salt residue, dirt and leaves. permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
♦ Check intake ducts as far as air filter element for dirt.

♦ When installing the air filter element make sure it is positioned
centrally on the mounting in the bottom section of the air
cleaner.
♦ Carefully fit air cleaner (top section) on air cleaner (bottom
section) without applying any force. When fitting air cleaner
(top section), make sure it is NOT positioned on air filter ele‐
ment at an angle. Note position of sealing lip on air filter
element (to prevent air leaks).
♦ Then secure top section of air cleaner to bottom section.
6.34 Engine cover panel: removing

6.34.1 4-cylinder petrol engine, 4-cylinder tur‐
bocharged engine
Audi A6 1998 ➤
6.34.2 6-cylinder petrol engine
6.34.3 6-cylinder petrol engine (biturbo)

– Remove covers A, B and C.
6.34.4 8-cylinder petrol engine
6.34.5 4-cylinder TDI engine

Audi A6 1998 ➤
6.34.6 4-cylinder TDI engine (unit injector)

– Pull oil dipstick -1- out of guide tube.
– Unclip caps.
– Remove nuts -arrows- and remove engine cover panel.
– Remove noise insulation which is now visible.
– Re-insert oil dipstick into guide tube.
6.34.7 6-cylinder TDI engine
6.35 Engine (from above and below) and en‐

gine compartment: visual check for
leaks and damage
Carry out visual check as follows:
– Check engine and engine compartment for leaks and damage.
– Check the pipes, hoses and connections of the fuel system,
the cooling/heating system and the brake system for leaks,
chafing, porosity and cracking.
Perform a visual check of the same components from below with
the vehicle raised on a lifting platform and the noise insulation
removed.
WARNING
Audi A6 1998 ➤
6.36 multitronic gearbox 01J: checking ATF, changing ATF
Special tools and workshop

equipment required
♦ Vehicle diagnostic, testing
and information system -
VAS 5051- with adapter
lead -VAS 5051/1- (or fault
reader -V.A.G 1551- with
adapter lead -
V.A.G 1551/3- )
♦ Charging device -
VAS 5162-
♦ Drip tray -V.A.G 1306-
♦ Multi-point bit -3357-
♦ Safety goggles
Audi A6 1998 ➤
6.36.1 Changing ATF
Note
♦ Always observe the relevant environmental regulations for

disposal.
♦ The engine must not be started without ATF!
• Engine switched off.

– Attach filled container of ATF filler system -VAS 5162- to ve‐
hicle, securing it as high up as possible.
♦ ATF for multitronic -G 052 180 A2- , container size 1.0 ltr.
♦ Capacity approx. 4.5 litres permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Note
♦ The gearbox can only be filled if the container is positioned

higher than the gearbox.
♦ The tap of filler system -5162- must be closed.
– Raise vehicle.
– Place drip tray -V.A.G 1306- under the gearbox.
– Unscrew ATF drain plug -A- with socket insert -3357- and drain
ATF.
– Screw in drain plug.
Drain plug 24
– Unscrew ATF filler plug -B-.
– Screw in connection on tap of filler system -VAS 5162- into
opening of ATF filler plug -B-.
Audi A6 1998 ➤
– Fill up gearbox with 4.5 litres of ATF by turning the tap in the
direction of the filler hose -arrow-.
– Move selector lever to position “P”.
– Start the engine.
– Check and top up ATF level ⇒ page 65 .
6.36.2 Checking ATF level and topping up if

necessary
Note
Observe all notes and test requirements which are listed under
“Checking ATF level”.
• Vehicle must be level (horizontal).

• Air conditioner and heating must be switched off.
– Start engine and move through all positions (P, R, N, D) at
idling speed with footbrake
Protected byand handbrake
copyright. Copying forapplied, leavingpurposes,
private or commercial the in part or in whole, is not
selector lever in each position
permitted unless for approx.
authorised 2 seconds.
– Selector lever in “P”, let engine run at idling speed.
Note
♦ ATF level will change depending on ATF temperature.

♦ If ATF level is checked when ATF temperature is too low, this
will lead to overfilling.
♦ If ATF level is checked when ATF temperature is too high, this
will lead to underfilling.
♦ Underfilling or overfilling is detrimental to the function of the
gearbox.
♦ The ATF temperature can be checked with the vehicle diag‐
nostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051- or the fault
reader -V.A.G 1551- .
Checking the ATF temperature

Audi A6 1998 ➤
– Connect the vehicle diagnostic, testing and information sys‐

tem -VAS 5051- with diagnostic lead -VAS 5051/1- . You can
also connect fault reader -V.A.G 1551- with diagnosis lead -
V.A.G 1551/3- . ⇒ multitronic 01J, front-wheel drive - Self-
diagnosis; Repair group 01; Performing self-diagnosis
– Start the engine.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
– Enter “02” for gearbox electronics and then “08” for the func‐
tion “read measured value block”. To confirm then press the
Q key.
Read measured value block Q
Input display group number XXX
– Enter “010” to select display group number “010” and confirm

entry with Q key.
Read measured value block 4 ->
1 2 3 4
– Read ATF temperature in display zone -3-.

Checking and topping up ATF level.
Note
♦ The ATF level can be checked at the ATF inspection plug.

♦ The ATF level is correct if, at a temperature betweenpermitted
35 °Cunless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
and 45 °C 15), a small amount of fluid still comes out at the ATF
filler plug ( ATF filler system -VAS 5162- is connected). This

is caused by the rise in fluid level due to an increase in tem‐
perature.
15) 50 °C for countries with hot climate.
• If no ATF emerges from the ATF inspection plug by the time

the ATF has reached 40 °C, top up ATF.
Filling up with ATF
♦ ATF for multitronic -G 052 180 A2- , container size 1.0 ltr.
Audi A6 1998 ➤
– Turn tap in direction of filler hose -arrow-. ATF will run into
gearbox.
– Hold suitable container underneath drain of filler system.
– Check ATF level by turning the tap in direction of drain
-arrow-. The fluid level is correct if only a small quantity of ATF
drips from the drain before the ATF reaches a temperature of
45 ℃.
Note: When opening the tap approx. 5 cl of ATF will always drip
out of the inner fluid level tube.
– If no additional ATF emerges, turn tap back in direction of filler
hose and fill up with more ATF; check fluid level repeatedly.
– Unscrew the tap again once the correct fluid level has been
reached.
Note: After unscrewing the tap a small quantity of ATF will drip
out.
– Close the filler plug again before the ATF reaches a temper‐
ature of 45 °C.
Note: If the ATF temperature is higher than 45 °C, too much ATF
will emerge due to the increase in temperature, resulting in the
gearbox being underfilled!
– Tighten the ATF filler plug to 20 Nm. permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Filler plug 20
– Use the "Go to" function to end output on the -VAS 5051- .
– Press → key on -V.A.G 1551- .
– Enter “06” for the function “End output” and confirm the entry
with the Q key.
6.37 Engine oil: draining or extracting, chang‐

ing oil filter
Note
Oil should always be changed when engine is warm.
6.37.1 Draining/extracting engine oil

♦ Oil extractor -V.A.G. 1782-
Audi A6 1998 ➤
– Renew oil filter ⇒ page 69 .
Note
If the engine oil is drained and not extracted with an extraction

probe, replace drain plug seal. This prevents leaks.
Observe disposal regulations.
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ page 38 before draining oil.

– Clean engine sealing surface.
Tightening torque for oil drain plug Nm
4-cylinder engines with sheet metal sump 30
4-cylinder engines with aluminium sump 50
4-cylinder engines (unit in‐ 25
jector)
6-cylinder TDI engines 25
6-cylinder engines 40
8-cylinder engines 50
– Fill up with engine oil, specifications ⇒ page 70 .
– Check engine oil level ⇒ page 72 .
Capacities with filter change: ⇒ ELSA maintenance table
Engines with turbocharger:
When the engine oil and oil filter have been changed, it is impor‐
tant to note the following after starting the engine for the first time:
• The engine must only run at idling speed as long as the oil
pressure warning lamp in the dash panel is on. Do not rev up!
If the engine is revved up the turbocharger can be damaged
or fail completely.
• The full oil pressure is not attained until the warning lamp has
gone out, only then can the engine be revved up.
All engines:
– Finally, check engine oil level ⇒ page 72 .
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6.37.2 Renewing oil filter

On engines with oil cooler:
WARNING
After renewing oil filter cartridge, check clearance of hoses

from oil cooler to adjacent components, if necessary correct oil
cooler position.
Vehicles with 6-cyl. petrol engine and 4-cylinder TDI engine:

– Loosen oil filter -arrow- with filter strap and remove oil filter.
– Lightly lubricate rubber seal.
– Screw on new filter and tighten hand-tight.
All other vehicles with petrol engine (including turbocharged ver‐
sions):

♦ Oil filter tool -3417-
– Loosen oil filter with oil filter tool -3417- and remove oil filter.
– Lightly lubricate rubber seal.
– Screw on new filter and tighten hand-tight.
Note
On vehicles with 8-cylinder petrol engine the oil filter is located

under the engine (rear right).
V6 TDI and 4-cyl. unit injector engines:

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– Loosen sealing cap -1- with 32 mm ring spanner .

– Renew O-ring -2- and oil filter element -3-.
– Extract remaining oil from filter housing using oil extractor.
– Open oil drain plug / draw off engine oil.
– Screw in oil drain plug with new seal.
– Tighten sealing cap -1- with 32 mm ring spanner .
Sealing cap for oil filter 25 unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
permitted
Oil drain plug 25
6.38 Engine oil: filling up

The engine is filled with a high-quality multi-grade oil at the fac‐
tory: this can be used all year round, except in extremely cold
climates.
Audi A6 1998 ➤
Viscosity grades
Select the viscosity grade of the oil according to the chart.
A - High-lubricity multi-grade oils, specification ⇒ page 71
B - Multi-grade oils, specification ⇒ page 71
A - LongLife high-lubricity multi-grade oils, specification
⇒ page 72
Note
The oil does not need changing for brief variations of outside
temperature beyond the temperature ranges shown.
Viscosity grades and oil specifications

The specifications listed here must appear on the container - ei‐
ther singly or together with other specifications.
Note
When topping up it is permissible to mix different types of oil.
6.38.1 Oil specification for standard service

Vehicles with petrol engine
A - High-lubricity multi-grade oils, specification -VW 500 00- 16)
or high-lubricity multi-grade oils, specification -VW 502 00- 17)
B - Multi-grade oils, specification -VW 501 01- 16)
- Multi-grade oils, specification -API-SF- 18)
or -API-SG- 18)
16) The date given after the VW specification must not be earlier than 10/97.
17) The oils are particularly suitable for turbocharged petrol engines.
18) These oils should only be used if the approved engine oils are not available.
Vehicles with TDI engines

A - High lubricity multi-grade oils, specificationpermitted
-VW 500 unless00- 19)
(only in combination with specification -VW 505with 00-respect
) to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
B - Multi-grade oils, specification -VW 505 00- 19) -VW 505 01-
16)
- Multi-grade oil, specification -VW 501 01- 19) (only in combination

with specification -VW 505 00- )
- Multi-grade oils, specification API-CD (should only be used for
topping up if approved grades are not available)
19) The date given after the VW specification must not be earlier than 10/97.
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6.38.2 Oil specifications for LongLife Service

Vehicles with petrol engine
A - High-lubricity multi-grade oils, for flexible oil change intervals
-VW 503 00- Petrol engines/turbocharged petrol engines
-VW 503 01- Petrol engines with code letters ASN
-VW 503 01- Turbocharged petrol engines, 154 kW and above
(only Audi S3, Audi TT and Audi RS 4)
Vehicles with diesel engine
A - High-lubricity multi-grade oils, for flexible oil change intervals
-VW 506 00- Diesel engines (not unit injector)
-VW 506 01- Diesel engines (unit injector)
6.39 Engine oil level: checking

Test conditions
• Only check oil level with engine at operating temperature (oil
temperature above 60 ℃).
• The vehicle must be horizontal when measuring the oil level.
Wait a few minutes after switching off the engine to allow the
oil to flow back into the sump.
– Pull out the dipstick, wipe with a clean cloth and insert again
as far as it will go.
– Pull out the dipstick again and read off the oil level.
Markings on oil dipstick:
a -with
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mustto not be topped
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b - Oil can be topped up. The oil level may rise as far as area
-a- after topping up.
c - Oil must be topped up. The oil level is sufficient if it is some‐
where in area -b- (grooved area) after topping up.
Note
The oil level must not be above marking -a- on the dipstick.
6.40 Low range gearing: performing basic

setting
with adapter lead, 5m without voltage supply -VAS 5051/3- or
♦ Fault reader -V.A.G 1551- with lead -V.A.G 1551/3-
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Requirements:
• The temperature of the low range gearing should be between
+10 °C and +50 °C.
• Voltage supply OK and all electrical equipment switched off.
• The basic setting can only be performed with engine not star‐
ted and vehicle standing.
Performing basic setting
– Connect the vehicle diagnostic, testing and information sys‐
tem -VAS 5051- or the fault reader -V.A.G 1551- ⇒ page 36 .
– Select low range gearing control unit with “address word” 22
(electronics for four-wheel drive).
• Fault memory interrogated, faults rectified (if applicable) and
fault memory erased.
Select function XX
– Press keys 0 and 4 . (04 selects “Initiating basic setting” func‐

tion).
Note
Accelerator pedal should rest in idling position.
Indicated on display: Rapid data transfer Q

04 - Basic setting

Indicated on display: Basic setting
– Press keys 0 , 0 and 2 .

Indicated on display: Basic setting OFF 2 ->
Depress pedal > 4
– Depress clutch pedal all the way and hold in this position while
performing basic setting.
– Press key 4 .
Operate tip down
– Press “low range gearing button” on gear knob.

Indicated on display: Basic setting ON 2 ->
U1 V U2 V U3 V X1mm
Wait for approx. 20 seconds until display changes from -ON- to

-OFF-.
U1 V U2 V U3 V X1mm
– Press → key.
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– Read out fault memory.
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Select function XX
– Press keys 0 and 2 . (02 selects “Interrogate fault memory”

function).
02 - Interrogate fault memory

The display shows either “no fault” or the number of faults that X faults recognised!
have been stored.
The stored faults are displayed one after the other and printed
out.
– Press → key.
Select function XX
If faults have been stored these must be rectified. The fault log is
required for the repair work.
The system is in basic setting if no faults have been detected.
6.41 Dust and pollen filter element: renewing

The filter is located below the plenum chamber cover, on the right
side.
– Remove plenum chamber cover.
– Clean the area around the pollen filter retainer housing in the
plenum chamber.
– Press bracket -2- to rear.
– Take dust and pollen filter -1- out of housing -arrows-.
Note

♦ The dust and pollen filter element must be fitted into the frame
-B- facing in the correct direction. The arrow markings -A- in‐
dicate the direction of air flow.
– Install new filter element.

– Fit plenum chamber cover.
6.42 Road test

To what extent the following can be checked depends on vehicle
equipment and local conditions (urban/country).
The following points must be checked during the road test:
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♦ Engine: performance, misfiring, idling speed, acceleration

♦ Clutch: pulling away, pedal pressure, odours
♦ Gear selection: ease of operation, gear lever position
♦ Automatic gearbox: selector lever position, shift lock / ignition
key lock, shift behaviour, instrument cluster display
♦ Brake pedal and handbrake: operation, travel and effective‐
ness, pulling to one side, juddering, squeal, ABS function
♦ Steering: operation, steering free play, steering wheel central‐
ised when wheels are in straight-ahead position
♦ Sliding roof: function
♦ Cruise control system: operation
♦ Radio: quality of reception, GALA, interference
♦ Driver Information System (DIS): functions
♦ Air conditioner: operation
♦ Vehicle: moving off line when travelling straight ahead (level
road)
♦ Imbalance: wheels, drive shafts, propshaft
♦ Wheel bearings: noises
♦ Engine: hot starting behaviour
6.43 Tyre repair kit: checking
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The bottle of tyre filler is located in the spare wheel well.
– Take out the bottle and check the expiry date (printed on bottle
-arrow-).
– Check that the compressor is available for use.
Note
♦ Used bottles must be replaced.

♦ The bottle must be replaced if the expiry date has been ex‐
ceeded.
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6.44 Wheel bolts: tightening to specified tor‐

que
Remove trim cap

Puller -A- for removing trim caps is included in vehicle tool kit.
Wheel bolts
The adapter for loosening and tightening anti-theft wheel bolts is
included in vehicle tool kit.
Note
Ensure that wheel bolts are tightened in diagonal sequence to

the following tightening torque:
Tightening torque
permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does notNm
guarantee or accept any liability
Wheel bolts 120
– Place puller and adapter back in vehicle tool kit after com‐
pleting work.
6.45 Radio / Navigation System plus (chorus,

concert, symphony): deactivating trans‐
port mode
Transport mode may have been activated in “dash panel insert
17” and “Radio 56”.
– To deactivate the transport mode (e.g. in dash panel insert 17)
follow the instructions shown below.
To deactivate the transport mode in Radio 56 follow the same
procedure.
♦ Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051- ⇒ page 88 .
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Selecting operating mode:
– Press button for Vehicle self-diagnosis on display.
Note
If the display does not coincide with the work sequence shown:
⇒ Operating instructions for Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and In‐
formation System VAS 5051.
Selecting vehicle system:
– Press “17 - Dash panel insert” on display -arrow-.
The control unit identification and coding are displayed -arrow-.
– Press arrow button
permitted unless -1- on the
authorised display.
– Press “10 - Adaption” on display -arrow-.
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– On the number block of the display -arrow- press key 9 twice.
The transport mode is activated or deactivated in adaption chan‐
nel “99”.
– Press Q key on display number block to confirm entry.
Note
♦ “0” transport mode off

♦ “1” transport mode on
– Move the cursor -arrow- on the display to the left until “0” is
displayed above the scroll bar -1-.
0 - Transport mode off
– Press Save button -2- on the display.
– Press Transfer button on display -arrow-.
Ending output:
– Press Go to button on display -arrow-.
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– Press Exit button on display -arrow-.
– Press Exit button in the “Exit” menu.
Note
The vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS

5051- must remain connected for various checks and for carrying
out the exhaust emissions test (if required).
6.46 Radio / Navigation System Plus: activat‐

ing anti-theft coding by entering fixed
code number
The radio units are supplied with a fixed code. This means that
each radio unit with anti-theft coding is programmed with its own
code number. The fixed code is not activated by the factory.
The security coding
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for private or commercial activated
purposes, in part or inby
whole, is not
entering the fixed
permitted code.
Activate the fixed code as follows:
Radio “Chorus”, “Concert” and “Symphony” ⇒ page 79
Navigation System Plus ⇒ page 80 .
– Switch on radio or navigation unit.
– Press buttons TP and TA simultaneously until “1000” appears
in the digital display. Release the buttons.
– Use radio station buttons 1 to 4 to enter the code number
which appears on the adhesive radio code card. Button 1 is
used to enter the first digit of the code number, button 2 for
the second digit, and so on.
– Then press buttons TP and TA simultaneously again and hold
down until “SAFE” appears on the frequency display. Release
the buttons. After a brief delay a frequency will appear auto‐
matically.
If the fixed code number has been entered correctly into the radio
unit, when the ignition key is removed the diode located next to
the unit name will flash.
6.46.1 “Chorus”, “Concert” and “Symphony” ra‐

dios:
– Press buttons TP and RDS simultaneously until “1000” ap‐
pears in the digital display. Release the buttons.
New radio generation (model year 02)
– Press buttons RDS and SCAN simultaneously until “1000” ap‐
pears in the digital display. Release the buttons.
All radios:
– Use radio station buttons 1 to 4 to enter the code number
which appears on the adhesive radio code card. Button 1 is
used to enter the first digit of the code number, button 2 for
the second digit, and so on.
– Then press buttons TP and RDS simultaneously again and
hold down until “SAFE” appears on the frequency display.
Audi A6 1998 ➤
(New radio generation: press buttons RDS and SCAN.) Re‐

lease the buttons. After a brief delay a frequency will appear
automatically.
6.46.2 Navigation System Plus:

– Press the buttons NAVIGATION and DISPLAY simultaneously
and keep pressed until the code input mask appears. Release
the buttons.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to highlight the digits of the code
number one after the other and confirm each digit by pressing
the rotary pushbutton. The digits are entered in the 4 number
zones below. The code number is attached to the device in‐
formation card (operating instructions).
– Use the rotary pushbutton to highlight the “OK” option and
confirm by pressing the push button. Once input has been
successfully completed the unit will switch to its normal oper‐
ating status.
6.47 Service interval display: resetting >

1999 (-X-)
When a service is due, this will be indicated in the trip recorder
display once the ignition is switched on. The display will continue
flashing for about 60 seconds after starting the engine.
The individual displays indicate the following cases:
“serviceOIL” Engine oil change or
“serviceINSP” Inspection Service
The service interval display will appear 1,000 km or 10 days be‐
fore the next service is due.
The service interval display must be adapted during the Delivery
Inspection and also after each Oil Change or Inspection Service.
The service interval display is adapted by setting the following
intervals:
Type of service Specification Specification
(mileage) (time)
serviceOIL 15,000 km -
serviceINSP 30,000 km 365 days
Service interval display: resetting
The service interval display can be reset using one of two meth‐
ods:
♦ With adjustment buttons for trip recorder and clock on instru‐
ment cluster ⇒ page 82 .
or
♦ With fault reader -V.A.G 1551- or vehicle
permitted diagnostic,
unless testing
and information system -VAS 5051- with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
6.47.1 Resetting service interval display with

fault reader -V.A.G 1551- or vehicle di‐
agnostic, testing and information system
-VAS 5051-
♦ Fault reader -V.A.G 1551- or vehicle diagnostic, testing and
information system -VAS 5051-
Audi A6 1998 ➤
♦ Adapter lead, 5m without voltage supply -VAS 5051/3-

♦ Adapter -6017/B-
– Connect fault reader -V.A.G 1551- or vehicle diagnostic, test‐
ing and information system -VAS 5051- ⇒ page 36 .
– Press key 1 and 7 for address word “dash panel insert” and
confirm entry with key Q .
– Press the → key twice.
– Press key 1 and 0 for function “Adaption” and confirm entry
with key Q .
Indicated on display: Adaption
Enter channel no. XX
– Press keys 0 and 2 to select “Adaption channel 02” and con‐

firm entry with key Q .
<-1 3->
The service setting is displayed; in this example it is “1”.

0 - means that no service is due.
1 - means that an Oil Change is due.
10 - means that an Inspection Service is due.
11 - means that an Oil Change Service and Inspection Service is
due.
– Press → key.
After completing the service enter the adaption value as follows:

Adaption value Service setting
00000 Erase serviceOIL and
serviceINSP.
00010 Erase serviceOIL.
00001 Erase serviceINSP.
Example:
– Press key 0 five times.
Indicated on display (example): Channel 2 Adaption 1 Q

<-1 3->

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Changed value is stored

Select function XX
6.47.2 Resetting service interval display with‐

out fault reader -V.A.G 1551- or vehicle
diagnostic, testing and information sys‐
tem -VAS 5051-
– Press and hold reset button for the trip recorder -2- in instru‐
ment cluster.
– Switch on ignition with button pressed.
– Release the button.
The display of trip recorder -3- shows: “serviceOIL”.
– Keep the clock adjuster button -1- in the instrument cluster
pulled out until the “serviceOIL” display is reset.
The display -3- shows: “- - -”.
– Press the reset button for the trip recorder -2- again to call up
the next type of service.
The display -3- shows: “serviceINSP”.
– Keep the clock adjuster button -1- pulled out until the “serv‐
iceINSP” display is reset.
The display -3- shows: “- - -”.
6.48 Service interval display: resetting Long‐

Life Service from model year > 2000
(-Y-) onwards
Resetting service interval
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Resetting service interval display with Vehicle diagnostic, testing
and information system -VAS 5051- ⇒ page 88 .
Note
If resetting is performed without fault reader -V.A.G 1551- or ve‐

hicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051- this
will automatically set fixed intervals for servicing.

fault reader -V.A.G 1551-
♦ Fault reader -V.A.G 1551-
♦ Adapter lead -V.A.G 1551/3-
– Connect fault reader -V.A.G 1551- ⇒ page 36 .
Audi A6 1998 ➤

Select function XX
– Press keys 1 and 0 and confirm entry with key Q .

10 - Adaption

Indicated on the display: Adaption
– Press keys 0 and 2 .

Note
♦ The service interval display serves to remind the driver that a

service is due. It is shown in the centre display.
♦ The service reminder will first appear 1 month or 2,000 km
before the next service is due. The display changes at intervals
of 100 km. Example: after covering a total mileage of 28,700
km the display will show “SERVICE IN 1300 km”.
♦ The remaining mileage to the service can be called up via the
menu in the centre display by pressing the clock reset button
once.
♦ Once a service is due, an appropriate text message will be
shown in the centre display for about 5 seconds when the ig‐
nition is switched on. It is displayed after the automatic gear‐
box info and after entering a destination in the navigation
system (if applicable). Display shows: “SERVICE!”.
Indicated on the display:

The service setting is displayed Channel 2 Adaption 1 ->
(-1 3-)
“1” means that Service is active, i.e. the instrument cluster display
shows “SERVICE!”.
Note
The service interval display must only be reset by direct numerical

input.
– Press → key. permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Indicated on the display: Channel 2 Adaption 1
The service is reset by entering the following adaption value:

00000 Resetting
– Use the keypad to enter the correct adaption value -00000- to
delete the service.
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Indicated on the display: Channel 2 Adaption 1 Q


(-1 3-)
“0” means that the Service has been reset, i.e. the instrument
cluster display will show “SERVICE IN 15,000 km” once the entry
has been confirmed with the Q key.
Note
The service interval display will initially show the starting value of
15,000 km. The conversion to the higher mileage (e.g. up to
50,000 km for 4-cyl. diesel engines) only takes place when the
vehicle is driven.


Indicated on the display: Channel 2 Adaption 0 ->
– Press → key to complete resetting of service interval display.

Checking or changing adaption values:
After resetting the service interval display, the following channels
and adaption values must be checked or changed (according to
the engine version fitted in the vehicle):
Table of channels and adaption values
Channel 42 (min. mileage) 15,000 km
Channel 43 (max. mileage) petrol engines 30,000 km
Channel 43 (max. mileage) 6-cyl. diesel engines 35,000 km
Channel 43 (max. mileage) 50,000 km
4-cyl. diesel engines
unit injector engines from model year 02 onwards
Channel 44 (max. time interval to next due service) 730 days
Channel 45 (oil grade for max. mileage of 30,000 2
km)
Channel 45 (oil grade for max. mileage of 35,000 3
km)
Channel 45 (oil grade for 4-cyl. diesel engines, 4
max. mileage of 50,000 km)
Procedure for correction of adaption values:
♦ Channel 42 (min. mileage), ⇒ page 85
♦ Channel 43 (max. mileage), ⇒ page 85
♦ Channel 44 (max. timeunless
permitted interval to next
authorised due
by AUDI AG.service),
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⇒ page 86 with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
♦ Channel 45 (oil grade for max. mileage), ⇒ page 87
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Minimum mileage
This function specifies a minimum mileage (shown in km) for the
service interval display in the instrument cluster.
Select function XX

10 - Adaption


min. val. oil in 1,000 km (-1 3-)
The display shows the minimum mileage in km before the next

service is due (in this example: 15 = 15,000 km).
Note
♦ The required value can only be entered in steps of 1000 km.

Accordingly, the readout on the display will also only show
steps of 1000 km.
♦ When using the keypad on the fault reader, only direct numer‐
ical input is possible!
Maximum mileage
This function specifies a maximum mileage (shown in km) for the
Select function XX

Indicated on display: Rapid data transfer
Q
10 - Adaption

Indicated on the display:
The display shows the maximum mileage in km before the next Channel 43 Adaption 30 ->
service is due (in this example: 30 = 30000 km). max. val. oil in 1,000 km (-1 3-)
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Note
♦ The value entered for the correct engine version must corre‐
spond with the value specified in the table ⇒ page 84 .
♦ The required value can only be entered in steps of 1000 km.
Accordingly, the readout on the display will also only show
steps of 1000 km.
– Press → key.
– Enter input value via keypad, filling in first digits with “0”.
Input value: e.g. 50,000 km
Keypad input: 00050

max. val. oil in 1,000 km (-1 3-)


– Press → key to complete adaption of maximum mileage.

Maximum time interval
This function specifies a maximum interval (shown in days) for the
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Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

10 - Adaption


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Indicated on the display: Channel 44 Adaption 730 -

>
max. val. Insp. in 1 days (-1 3-)
Indicated on display: maximum interval in days before the next

service is due (in this example: 730 = 730 days).
Note
♦ The specification must be entered in days. Accordingly, the
display will also only show the figure in days.
– Press → key.
Input value: e.g. 730 days
Use keypad to enter “00730”

max. val. Insp. in 1 days (-1 3-)


Indicated on the display: Channel 44 Adaption 730 -
>
– Press → key to end adaption of maximum time interval.

Adaption of oil grade
Select function XX

10 - Adaption

with–respect
Press
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Note
♦ The oil used for the vehicle has to be adapted after each Serv‐
ice.
♦ Settings for the adaption value range from 1-4. Each value
from 1-4 is linked with a max. mileage (channel 43) and max.
time interval (channel 44).

Oil grade (-1 3-)
– Press → key.
Input value: e.g. 2
Use keypad to enter “00002”

Oil grade (-1 3-)


– Press → key to complete adaption of oil grade.

♦ Adapter lead -VAS 5051/1-
♦ Adapter -VAS 6017-
Connecting vehicle
permitted unless diagnostic,
authorised by AUDI AG.testing
AUDI AG and information
does not system
guarantee or accept -
any liability
VAS 5051-
Connect -VAS 5051- ⇒ page 36 .
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Selecting operating mode:
– Press button for “vehicle self-diagnosis” on display -arrow-.
Note
– Press > button -1- on the display.
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– Press keys 0 and 2 on display number block -arrow-.
The service interval display is reset via adaption channel “02”.
– Move the cursor -arrow- on the display to the left until -10- is
displayed above the scroll bar.
Ending output
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– Press Exit button in the Exit menu.
– Switch off ignition and detach diagnostic connector.
Note
The -VAS 5051- must remain connected for checking the adap‐
tion values ⇒ page 91 and for carrying out the exhaust emis‐
sions test (if required).
After switching on the ignition, the mileage display in the instru‐
ment cluster will no longer indicate that a service is due.
6.48.3 Checking or changing adaption values

with diagnosis lead, 5m without voltage supply -VAS 5051/3-
– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051- ⇒ page 88 .
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“Adaption channel 45” is used to adapt the instrument cluster to
the oil grade.
– Move the cursor -arrow- on the display to the left until adaption
value “2” is displayed above the scroll bar -1-.
Note
The adaption value in the top line indicates the current status of
the service interval display:
Channel 45 (oil grade for petrol engines 2

max. mileage 30,000 km)
max. mileage 35,000 km)
max. mileage of 50,000 km)
Note
Encode flexible service interval (LongLife Service) on instrument

cluster. For petrol engines enter adaption value 2, for 6-cyl. diesel
engines enter adaption value 3 and for 4-cyl. diesel engines (unit
injector engines from model year 02 onwards) enter adaption val‐
ue 4.
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– Press -arrow- button on display.
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“Adaption channel 44” is used to adapt the time interval which
may elapse before the next service is due.
Note
The adaption value displays the maximum time interval which


Note

cluster. Enter adaption value 730.
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Indicated on display: permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
“Adaption channel 43” is used to adapt the maximum mileage
which can be covered before the next service is due.
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Note
♦ Briefly press the scroll bar -2- to the right of the cursor to in‐
crement the figure by one.
♦ Briefly press the scroll bar -3- to the left of the cursor to reduce
the figure by one.
♦ The adaption value in the top line indicates the maximum mile‐
age which can be covered before the next service is due.

petrol engines
(unit injector engines from year 02)
Note

cluster. For petrol engines enter adaption value 30, for 6-cyl. die‐
sel engines enter adaption value 35 and for 4-cyl. diesel engines
(unit injector engines from model year 02 onwards) enter adaption
value 50.
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“Adaption channel 42” is used to adapt the minimum mileage
Note
♦ Briefly press the scroll bar -3- to the left of the
Protected cursor Copying
by copyright. to reduce
for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
the figure by one. permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
♦ The adaption value in the top line indicates the minimum mile‐
age before the next service is due.
Note

cluster. Enter “adaption value 15”.
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End output.
6.49 Service interval display: resetting In‐

spection Service (fixed interval) from
model year 2000 > -Y- onwards
Resetting the service interval display after completing a service
for Audi A6 as from chassis No. 4BYN 002 888
Resetting service interval display with Vehicle diagnostic, testing
and information system -VAS 5051- ⇒ page 100 .
Resetting service interval display without fault reader -V.A.G
1551- or vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS
5051- ⇒ page 109

fault reader -V.A.G 1551-
♦ Fault reader -V.A.G 1551- with lead -V.A.G 1551/3-
– Connect -V.A.G 1551- ⇒ page 36 .
Audi A6 1998 ➤

Select function XX

10 - Adaption


Note
♦ The service interval display serves to remind the driver that a

service is due. It is shown in the centre display.
♦ The service reminder will first appear 1 month or 2,000 km
before the next service is due. The display changes at intervals
of 100 km. Example: after covering a total mileage of 13,700
km the display will show “SERVICE IN 1300 km”.
♦ The remaining mileage to the service can be called up via the
menu in the centre display by pressing the clock reset button
once.
♦ Once a service is due, an appropriate text message will be
shown in the centre display for about 5 seconds when the ig‐
nition is switched on. It is displayed after the automatic gear‐
box info and after entering a destination in the navigation
system (if applicable). Display shows: “SERVICE!”

(-1 3-)
The service setting is displayed.

“1” means that Service is active, i.e. the instrument cluster display
shows “SERVICE!”.
Note
The service interval display must only be reset by direct numerical

input.
– Press → key.
The service is reset by entering the following adaption value:

permitted unless00000 Resetting
– Use the keypad to enter the correct adaption value -00000- to
delete the service.
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(-1 3-)
“0” means that the Service has been reset, i.e. the instrument
cluster display will show “SERVICE IN 15,000 km” once the entry
has been confirmed with the Q key.

– Press → key to complete resetting of service interval display.

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After resetting the service interval display the following channels
and adaption values must be checked or changed.
Table of channels and adaption values
Channel 45 (oil grade) 1
Procedure for correction of adaption values:
♦ ⇒ page 85 , Channel 42 (min. mileage)
♦ ⇒ page 85 , Channel 43 (max. mileage)
♦ ⇒ page 86 , Channel 44 (max. time interval to next due service)
♦ ⇒ page 87 , Channel 45 (oil grade for max. mileage)

with adapter lead, 5m without voltage supply -VAS 5051/3-
Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051- ⇒ page 36 .

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Select operating mode
– Press button for vehicle self-diagnosis on display
-arrow-.
Note
– Press arrow button -1- on the display.

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The service interval display is reset via “adaption channel 02”.
– Move the cursor -arrow- on the display to the left until -10- is
displayed above the scroll bar.
Ending output:

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Note
The -VAS 5051- must remain connected for checking the adap‐
tion values ⇒ page 103 and for carrying out the exhaust emis‐
sions test (if required).
After switching on the ignition, the mileage display in the instru‐
ment cluster will no longer indicate that a service is due.
6.49.3 Checking or changing adaption values

with diagnosis lead, 5m without voltage supply -VAS 5051/3-
– Connect -VAS 5051- ⇒ page 100 .
Select vehicle system

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Indicated onbydisplay:
Protected copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
“Adaption channel 45” is used to adapt the instrument cluster to

the oil grade.
Note
The adaption value in the top line indicates the current status of
the service interval display:
Channel 45 (oil grade) 1
Note
Encode non-flexible service interval (Inspection Service) on in‐

strument cluster. Enter adaption value “1”.

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“Adaption channel 44” is used to adapt the time interval which
Note
The adaption value displays the maximum time interval which

Note

strument cluster. Enter adaption value 365.

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“Adaption channel 43” is used to adapt the maximum mileage

Audi A6 1998 ➤
Note
the figure by one.
♦ The adaption value in the top line indicates the maximum mile‐
age which can be covered before the next service is due.
Note


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“Adaption channel 42” is used to adapt the minimum mileage
Note
the figure by one.
♦ The adaption value in the top line indicates the minimum mile‐
age before the next service is due.
Note


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Ending output:
6.49.4 Resetting service interval display

AG does not(after
permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI guarantee or accept any liability
completing a Service) without the use of

-V.A.G 1551- or -VAS 5051-
Note
If resetting is performed without -V.A.G 1551- or -VAS 5051- , this

will automatically set fixed intervals for servicing.
The service interval display has to be reset after carrying out a

Service.
The service interval display can be reset with the fault reader -
V.A.G 1551- , using the function “Adaption” ⇒ page 98 .
The service interval display can also be reset as follows:
– Press the reset button for the trip recorder in the instrument
cluster and at the same time switch on the ignition.

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When you release the trip recorder button the display will show:
“SERVICE IN ???? km” or “SERVICE!”.
– Keep the clock adjuster button in the instrument cluster press‐
ed until the display is set back to “SERVICE IN ???? km” or
“SERVICE!”.
The display will show: “SERVICE IN 15000 km”.
6.50 Track rod ball joints: checking play, se‐

curity and boots
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Note
The test must be carried out with vehicle raised on a lifting plat‐
form (wheels free to move).
– Check play by moving the track rods and wheels.

♦ There must be no noticeable or visual play.
– Check that lock nut -1- is secure.
– Check boots all around -arrows- for damage and correct seat‐
ing.
♦ As a rule you can identify damage to the boots by emerging
grease.
Lock nut 40
6.51 Joints on front axle: checking play, at‐

tachment and boots
Note
The test must be carried out with vehicle raised on a lifting plat‐
form (wheels free to move).

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– Check boots all around -arrows- for damage and correct seat‐
ing.
♦ As a rule you can identify damage to the boots by emerging
grease.
– Check play by moving the track rods and wheels.
♦ There must be no noticeable or visual play.
– With no weight on the wheels, check for play between wheel

bearing housing and track control link.
– The relative movement between wheel bearing housing and

suspension joint can be assessed by lifting and lowering the
wheel several times with your hands.
♦ If you identify noticeable play while lifting and lowering the
wheel, the track control link must be renewed.
– Check the inner and outer drive shaft boots all around for
damage and make sure they are correctly seated. If necessary
turn the wheel.
♦ You can identify any ruptures in the boots at an early stage by
turning the steering.
♦ As a rule you can easily identify damage to the drive shaft boot
by a lot of grease emerging from the boot.
6.52 Windscreen wiper/washer system:

checking jet settings and operation
Audi A6 and Audi allroad
♦ Adjusting tool -T10127- fitted with needle -3125/5 A-

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Setting
– Mark the four points on the glass using a water-soluble marker
pen.
• Distance -a- = 350 … 420 mm
• Distance -b- = 190 … 260 mm
• Distance -c- = 330 … 340 mm
• Distance -d- = 500 … 510 mm
Note
Ignore distances -e … h-.
– Use adjusting tool -T10127- to aim the individual jets at the

points marked.
– Procedure is identical on passenger side, but symmetrically
opposite.
Audi A6 V8, Audi S6 and Audi RS 6

♦ Adjusting tool -T10127- fitted with needle -3125/5 A-
Setting
– Mark the four points on the glass using a water-soluble marker
pen.
• Distance -a- = 400 ± 50 mm
• Distance -b- = 190 ± 50 mm
• Distance -c- = 420 ± 50 mm
– Use adjusting tool -T10127- to aim the individual jets at the
points marked.
1- Water deflector on A-pillar.
2- Cowl panel grille.
6.53 Windscreen and headlight washer sys‐

tem: topping up with washer fluid
– Fill container up to top with washer fluid. Be sure to add a ph-
neutral windscreen cleaner fluid (with freeze-resistant additive
in winter).

Audi A6 1998 ➤
6.54 Headlight washer system: checking jet

settings
The headlight washer jets are set by the manufacturer and there‐
fore do not need to be adjusted.
6.55 Wiper blades: checking park position

and checking for damage
6.55.1 Wiper blades in park position – wind‐

screen
Procedure:
– Perform brief wipe and let wiper arms move into park position.
– Switch off the ignition with
andrespect
remove the ignition key from the
to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
lock.
– Measure the distance as specified below; if measurement is
not identical to specification, perform the following steps.
– Use a screwdriver to prise the cover caps off the wiper arms.
– Loosen hexagon nuts -arrows- several turns.
– Release wiper arms from wiper shafts by tilting them slightly.
Unscrew and remove hexagon nuts and then detach wiper
arms.
– Perform brief wipe and let wiper motor move wiper arms into
park position.

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– Place wiper arm (with wiper blade already fitted) on wiper shaft
and adjust wiper blade on windscreen as follows:
Type of vehicle Distance -a- Distance -b-
in mm in mm
Audi A6 up to model year 12 … 22 25 … 35
2000
Audi A6, Audi allroad from 24 … 32 24 … 32
model year 2001 onwards
Audi V8, Audi S6, 20 … 25 48 … 53
Audi RS 6
Note
These figures specify the distance between the tip of the wiper
blades and the black cowl panel grille at the bottom edge of the
windscreen.
– Tighten securing nuts for wiper arms.

– Perform brief wipe and let wiper arms move into final position.
– Check setting for wiper arms once more and correct if neces‐
sary.
Tightening torque
Component Nm
Wiper blade to wiper shaft 16
6.55.2 Setting angle of wiper blades

Note
Only check the setting angle if the wiper blades judder or make
noises.

♦ Wiper arm setting tool -3358 A-
Possible causes for juddering wiper blades

♦ Scratches on windscreen.
♦ Rubber on windscreen wiper torn or has come off retaining
clips.

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♦ Windscreen wiper arms/blades loose or bent.

♦ Windscreen wiper blade uneven or covered with wax.
If the faults described are not causing the problem “wiper blades
juddering”, first check wiper arm setting angle and adjust, if nec‐
essary, before renewing wiper blades.
Procedure:
– Perform brief wipe and let wiper arm move into final position.
– Switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key from the
lock.
– Detach windscreen wiper blade.
– Insert wiper arm -2- into windscreen wiper arm setting tool
-3358 A- and secure wiper arm with locking screw -3-.
– Compare indicated angle with specification.
• Driver side = -9° ± 0°
• Passenger side = -5° ± 0°
If setting angle is not correct:
– Position open-end spanner, 24 mm -item 1- at setting tool to
adjust windscreen wiper arm -2- -arrows-.
– Slacken locking screw -3- and pull windscreen wiper arm -2-
out off setting tool.
– Once again insert wiper arm -2- into windscreen wiper setting
tool -3358 A- and secure windscreen wiper arm with locking
screw -3-.
– Compare indicated angle permitted
with specification.
– If necessary, repeat setting and checking procedure until set‐
ting angle meets specification.
– Detach setting tool and install wiper blade.
6.56 Sliding/tilting sunroof: cleaning and lu‐

bricating
♦ Lubricating paste G 060 751 A2
♦ Krytox lubricating paste G 052 141 A2
♦ Cleaning solution D 009 401 04
Caution
Hold a cloth under the relevant part of the sunroof to protect

the interior from dirt.
Note
Bend brush (commercially available, approx. 15 mm wide) by ap‐

prox. 40° using workshop equipment.

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Cleaning and lubricating wind deflector seal

– Run glass sunroof panel to the rear until wind deflector is com‐
pletely extended.
– Remove grease and dirt from cowl panel seal -arrow- using
cleaning solution D 009 401 04 and a lint-free cloth.
Note
It is not necessary to remove the wind deflector.
– Using a paintbrush (commercially available), apply a small

amount of Krytox lubricating paste G 052 141 A2 to rubber lip
at cowl panel -arrow-.
• Make sure that no white grease film remains visible after ap‐
plying lubricant.
– Remove surplus Krytox paste from rubber lip with a lint-free
cloth.
Cleaning and lubricating glass panel seal
– Tilt open glass sunroof.
Note
With glass sunroof open, first lubricate seal at front, then tilt sun‐
roof at rear.
– Remove grease and dirt from glass panel seal -arrow- using
cleaning solution D 009 401 04 and a lint-free cloth.
– Using a paintbrush (commercially available), apply a small
amount of Krytox lubricating paste G 052 141 A2 on glass
panel seal -arrow-.
• Make sure that no white grease film remains visible after ap‐
plying lubricant.
– Remove surplus Krytox paste from seal with a lint-free cloth.
Cleaning and lubricating guide rails
– Open glass sunroof completely.
– Remove grease and dirt from guide rail with a lint-free cloth.
– If necessary, use a workshop vacuum cleaner to remove sand
and fine dust from guide rail. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

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– Apply lubricating paste G 060 751 A2 to inside of guide rail

-arrow- using a paintbrush (commercially available).
– Apply lubricating paste G 060 751 A2 to outside of guide rail

-arrow-
unlessusing a paintbrush (commercially available).
permitted authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
– Apply lubricating paste G 060 751 A2 to side guide rail

-arrow- using a paintbrush (commercially available).
– Remove surplus lubricant on guide rails with a lint-free cloth.
– Repeat procedure on opposite side of vehicle.

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6.57 Lock carrier: pulling to front

For some procedures, the lock carrier does not have to be re‐
moved. If is sufficient to pull it slightly to front as described below.
♦ Special tool -3369-
♦ Drip tray -V.A.G 1306-
6.57.1 Removing
WARNING
Hot steam or hot coolant might escape when opening the cool‐
ant expansion tank. Put cloth around filler cap and open care‐
fully.
– Open filler cap of coolant expansion tank.

– Take off both front wheels.

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– Loosen fasteners -1 ... 4- and remove noise insulation.

– Remove front bumper: ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
– Remove air cowls -1- in front of both charge air coolers.

– Place drip tray -V.A.G 1306- under the engine.
– Turn drain plug -arrow- on radiator anti-clockwise; attach hose

to hose connection if necessary.

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– Unscrew bolts -1-.

– Loosen hose clips -2-.
– Unscrew bolt and nuts -arrows-.
– Unplug electrical connectors -3- on both air mass meters and
pull air cleaner housing off upwards.
– Detach both air cowls from lock carrier.
– Take out electrical connectors -arrows- from bracket.
– Detach upper coolant hose -arrow- from radiator.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- (left and right).

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– Unplug electrical connector -arrow- for headlights on both

sides.
Remove both headlights:
– Unscrew the two bolts on top -1- and another one bolt at bot‐
tom of headlight.
Note
Use a 1/4" TORX socket with extension for the bottom bolt -3-.
– Swing the headlight to the centre and remove from body from
the front.
– Screw in special tool -3369- into openings at left and right.

– Unscrew bolts from impact damper -arrows- (left and right).
– Pull lock carrier carefully to front.
6.57.2 Installing
Installation is performed in reverse sequence; note the following:
Secure all hose connections with genuine hose clips: ⇒ Parts

catalogue
– Install lock carrier with attachments ⇒ General body repairs,

exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Body - front .
– Install headlights: ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Servicing
headlights .
– Install front bumper: ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
– Renew seals for air mass meter prior to fitting air cleaner.
– Install air cleaner. ⇒ Motronic injection and ignition system;
Rep. gr. 24 ; Servicing Motronic injection system .

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– Fill up coolant. ⇒ 8-cylinder engine (turbocharged), mechan‐

ics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system .
– Adjusting headlights ⇒ page 123
6.58 Manual gearbox: checking oil level, top‐

ping up with oil if necessary
♦ Special tool -3357- or
♦ Hexagon key 17 mm
Note Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
♦ To check the gear oil the vehicle must be standing absolutely
level. This work is best performed over an inspection pit or
using a 4 -column lifting platform.
♦ The oil filler plug is located on the left side of the gearbox,
below the sender for the speedometer and may be concealed
by the heat shield for the drive shaft.
♦ Depending on the version fitted, use either special tool -3357-
or a 17 mm hexagon key to loosen the oil filler plug.
Manual gearbox 01E, four-wheel drive:

Checking oil level; specification:
• Manual gearbox 012, front-wheel drive: oil level 7 mm below
oil filler hole
• Manual gearbox 01E, front-wheel drive: oil level to bottom
edge of oil filler hole
• Manual gearbox 01A, four-wheel drive: oil level to bottom edge
of oil filler hole
6-speed manual gearbox 01E, four-wheel drive
Note
The prescribed oil level must be adhered to exactly; the gearbox

reacts very sensitively to overfilling.

Audi A6 1998 ➤
– Remove oil filler plug -B- (in front of flange shaft) to check gear
oil level.
– Check oil level using a self-made tool, e.g. a piece of angled
wire.
♦ Specification: oil level 1 mm below bottom edge of oil filler hole
(tolerance: ± 1 mm)
Note
♦ If the oil level is below the range specified, the gearbox must
♦ If you do not find any leaks on the gearbox, top up with gear
oil SAE 75W90 (synthetic oil) -G 052 911 A- .
All models:
Tightening torques for screw plug Nm
Manual gearbox 012, front-wheel drive 25
Manual gearbox 01E, front-wheel drive 40
Manual gearbox 01E, four-wheel drive 40
Manual gearbox 01A, four-wheel drive 25
6.59 Headlights: checking settings and ad‐

justing if necessary
The following checking and adjustment procedures apply to all
countries. However, national legislation and guidelines for indi‐
vidual countries must be adhered to.
Requirements for checking and adjusting:
The headlight adjustment on the “A6 Allroad” is performed in the
standard mode of the self-leveling suspension.
♦ Tyre pressures OK.
♦ Lenses not damaged or dirty.
♦ Reflectors and bulbs OK.
♦ Vehicle correctly loaded.
Loading: With one person or 75 kg on the driver's seat and the
vehicle otherwise unloaded (unladen weight).
The unladen weight is the weight of the vehicle ready for operation
with full fuel tank (atProtected
least 90 %) including
by copyright. the
Copying for weight
private of all equip‐
ment normally carried (e.g.unless
permitted spare wheel,
authorised tools,
by AUDI AG.jack,
AUDI AGfire extin‐
does not guarantee or accept any liability
guisher, etc.). with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
If the fuel tank is not at least 90% full put in additional weight as
follows:
– Read fuel level in fuel tank from the fuel gauge. Calculate ad‐
ditional weight according to the following table and place
weight into boot.

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Capacity table
Fuel level on fuel 4-cylinder/6-cylinder 8-cyl. engines
gauge engines Additional weight in
Additional weight in kg
kg
1/4 50 60
1/2 35 40
3/4 15 20
full 0 0
Example: 8-cyl. engine
When the fuel tank is half full an additional weight of 40 kg must
be placed in the luggage compartment.
As an additional weight it is best to use a fuel canister filled with

water (a 5 litre fuel canister filled with water weighs approx. 5 kg).
Roll vehicle several metres or depress front and rear springs fully
several times so that springs settle correctly.
• Vehicle and headlight adjuster must be on a level surface ⇒
Headlight adjuster operating instructions .
• Vehicle and headlight adjuster must be aligned.
Note
Ensure that the headlight adjuster is positioned 30 cm in front of

the headlight.
• Dip setting must be adjusted.

A “%” value is marked on top of headlight. This indicates the dip
setting that the headlights must be adjusted to. Percentage infor‐
mation on sticker is based on a projection distance of 10 metres.
At a dip setting of, for example, 1.0% (for vehicles with headlight
range control), this converts to 10 cm.
6.59.1 Adjusting halogen headlights

Checking headlight setting (with new test screen without 15° set‐
ting line)
Check the following:
• The knurled wheel for headlight range control must be in po‐
sition -0-.

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Headlights:
– With the dipped beam switched on, check whether the hori‐
zontal light-dark border contacts the setting line -1- on the test
screen.
– The break-away point -2- between the horizontal section of the
light-dark border on the left and the rising section on the right
should coincide with the vertical line running through the cen‐
tral point -3-. The bright spot in the centre of the beam should
be to the right of the vertical line.
Note
♦ To make it easier to find break-away point -2-, cover and un‐

cover left half of headlight (as seen in direction of travel) a few
times. Then check dipped beam again.
♦ If dipped beams have been adjusted correctly the centre point
of the main beam should lie on central point -3-.
Checking headlight adjustment (with 15°setting line)

If using an old test screen with a 15° setting line, the adjustment
procedure is the same as for the new test screen. To avoid in‐
correct settings, ignore the 15° setting line.
Adjusting headlights permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Adjuster screws on left headlight

1- Adjuster screw for lateral setting
2- Height adjuster screw
– Use a cross-head screwdriver or hexagon key to reset adjuster
screw accordingly.
Note
On the right headlight, the adjuster screws are in a symmetrically

opposite position.
6.59.2 Adjusting gas discharge headlights

• Note the requirements for checking and adjusting
⇒ page 123 .
– Connect -V.A.G 1551- ⇒ page 36 .

Audi A6 1998 ➤
– Switch on dipped headlights.

Indicated on display 20): V.A.G - SELF-DIAGNOSIS HELP
1 - Rapid data transfer
V.A.G - SELF-DIAGNOSIS HELP

2 - Flash code output
20) Appears alternately
– Enter “1” for “Rapid data transfer”.

Enter address word XX
– Protected
Enter by “55” to select
copyright. Copyingthe address
for private word “Headlight
or commercial range
purposes, in part control”
or in whole, is not
and confirm entry with Q key.
Indicated on display: 4B0907357 HEADLIGHT RANGE CTRL X009 -

>
Code 00005 WSC 02389
– Press → key.
Select function XX
– Enter “02” for function “Interrogate fault memory” and confirm

with Q key.
Indicated on display: No fault recognised!
– Press → key.
or
Indicated on display: X faults recognised!
When the printer is switched on, the stored faults are displayed
and printed one after the other.
– The faults must be eliminated once the last fault has been dis‐
played and printed.
– Press → key.
Select function XX
– Enter “05” for function “Erase fault memory” and confirm with
Q key.
Indicated on display: Rapid data transfer ->

Fault memory is erased!
– Press → key.
Select function XX
– Enter “04” for the function “Start basic setting” and confirm with
the Q key.
Indicated on display: Basic setting Q
– Enter “001” to select “Display group number 001” and confirm

entry with Q key.
Indicated on display: System in basic setting 1 ->
Waiting
The headlights are moved into the setting position.

Audi A6 1998 ➤
Indicated on display: System in basic setting 1 ->

Set headlight
Note
The headlights are now in the setting position. Adjust the head‐
lights. Basic setting function 1 switches off automatic range con‐
trol and fault “Headlights not set” will be stored in fault memory.
– Adjust setting using a suitable screwdriver (do not damage

adjuster wheel) or hexagon key.
1- Adjuster screw for lateral setting
2- Height adjuster screw
Note
The illustration shows the left headlight. On the right headlight,

the adjuster screws are in a symmetrically opposite position.
– Press → key.
Enter address word XX
– Enter “04” for the function “Start basic setting” and confirm with
the Q key.
Basic setting Q
– Enter “002” to select “Display group number 002” and confirm

entry with Q key.
System in basic setting 2 ->
Ctrl pos. learnt
Note
The control unit has now "learnt" this position as reference posi‐
tion. The fault “Headlights not set” in the fault memory will be
erased and the automatic range control function will be restored.
– Press → key.
Select function XX
–permitted
Enterunless
“06”authorised
to select “End data transfer” and confirm entry with
Q key.

Audi A6 1998 ➤
6.59.3 Adjusting fog lights

Dip setting:
♦ Fog lights 20 cm
– Check whether the upper light-dark border touches the setting
line horizontally over the complete width of the test screen.
– Pull cover panels -arrow- off lower part of bumper.
– Turn the adjuster screw -arrow- anti-clockwise to reduce the

range. Lateral adjustment is not possible.
Note
The illustration shows the right fog light. On the left fog light, the
adjuster screw is in a symmetrically opposite position.
6.59.4 Other additional lights

Additional lights from other systems which have been retrofitted
must be checked and adjusted according to the applicable guide‐
lines.
6.60 Door hinges with arresters, lock cylinder

and bonnet arrester hook: lubricating
Note
♦ The vehicle must be at least at room temperature.

♦ Operate moving parts several times so that the lubricant is
able to penetrate.
♦ Remove surplus lubricant with a lint-free cloth.
6.60.1 Door hinges with arresters: lubricating

♦ Universal spray oil -G 000 115 A2-

Audi A6 1998 ➤
– Lubricate door arrester with universal spray oil G 000 115 A2

at points marked with -arrows-.
– Lubricate all door hinges with universal spray oil G 000 115
A2 at points marked with -arrows-.
6.60.2 Lock cylinder: lubricating

♦ Lock cylinder lubricant spray -G 052 778 A2-
– Lubricate lock cylinders with spray-on grease G 052 778 A2.
6.60.3 Bonnet arrester hook: lubricating

♦ Universal spray oil -G 000 115 A2-

Audi A6 1998 ➤
– Lubricate bonnet arrester with universal oil G 000 115 A2 at

moving friction points -arrows-.
6.61 Transport locks: removing

Some models are supplied with transport locks fitted on the front
suspension struts. These vehicles are identified by a tag fixed to
the mirror -arrow-.
– Relieve the load on the coil springs (e.g. by raising vehicle on
a lifting platform).
Note
It is not necessary to remove the wheels.

– Pull auxiliary spring -2- downwards.

– Remove locking elements -1- from the suspension struts (two
on each suspension strut).
– Push auxiliary spring -2- upwards and engage in spring plate.
6.62 Telematics: renewing emergency back‐

up battery
Note
On vehicles with telematics system the emergency backup bat‐

tery should be renewed every four years.
The telematics control unit is located in electronics box in right

footwell (under floor covering on passenger's side).
– Remove trim on A pillar, lift floor covering: ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trim, insulation
– Activate service mode ⇒ Activating service mode; Rep. gr.
91 ; Infotainment .
– Removing and installing emergency battery, telematics -A16-
⇒ Removing and installing emergency battery, telematics -
A16-; Rep. gr. 91 ; Infotainment

Audi A6 1998 ➤
6.63 Underseal: visual check for damage

– When performing visual check, check underbody, wheel hous‐
ings and side members.
Note
6.64 Steps required before disconnecting

battery
WARNING
Activate the service mode on the telematics control unit before

disconnecting the battery.
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
Note
♦ Obtain the anti-theft code for the radio/navigation unit before

disconnecting the battery.
♦ When reconnecting the battery, please ensure that the vehicle
equipment (radio/navigation system, clock, electric windows,
engine) is activated as described in the Owner's Manual/ Op‐
erating Protected
Manual. Also remember to deactivate the service
mode onpermitted
the telematics control
by AUDIunit ⇒ vehicle diagnosis,
guarantee or test‐
unless authorised AG. AUDI AG does not accept any liability
ing and information system
with respect to the VAS
correctness 5051; Guided
of information Fault
in this document. Finding;
Copyright by AUDI AG.
Adaption; Telephone/telematics .
6.65 Hoses for charge air cooler: cleaning

– Removing noise insulation ⇒ page 38 .

– Place a drip tray under air intake hose of left charge air cooler
to catch escaping condensation fluid.

Audi A6 1998 ➤
– Remove air intake hose (bottom) -arrows-.

Up to 100 ml condensation fluid might escape.
– Clean inside and outside of all hoses and connections thor‐
oughly with a rubber-compatible degreasing agent.
– Re-install air intake hose.
– Perform the same work steps on the right charge air cooler.
Note
Secure all hose connections with genuine hose clips: ⇒ Parts

catalogue
• Hose connections and charge air system hoses must be free

of oil and grease prior to fitting. DO NOT use lubricant.
Tightening torque
Component Nm
Hose clips for air intake hoses 5
6.66 Plenum chamber: checking and clean‐

ing water drain
Note
Accumulated debris in the plenum chamber (leaves or conifer

needles, etc.) can prevent theProtected
waterbyfrom draining
copyright. Copying properly. As a purposes, in part or in whole, is not
for private or commercial
result, the water level in the plenum chamber can rise (e.g. in a
car wash or heavy rain) and water can enter the interior via the
grommets or the fresh air intake chamber.
– Remove plenum chamber cover ⇒ page 133 .

Checking water drain on driver's side
– Carry out a visual inspection of plenum chamber and water
drains for dirt (e.g. leaves) and clean if necessary.
Cleaning plenum chamber and water drain grommets
Note
The cleaning procedure, as well as the removal procedures re‐

quired, are a repair measure and should be invoiced separately.
– Remove coarse dirt from plenum chamber and water drain

grommets with a flexible picking tool (commercially available).
– Remove fine dirt using a thin water hose or a suction-feed
spray gun V.A.G 1538 and a flexible nylon probe V.A.G
1538/2.

Audi A6 1998 ➤
6.67 Plenum chamber cover: removing

– Remove rubber seal -arrow- in direction of travel.
– Remove plenum chamber cover -1- in direction of travel.
Note
Make sure that plenum chamber cover is securely fitted into water
trap below windscreen to prevent water from entering the pollen
filter and the heating.
6.68 Winter tyres (factory-fitted)

On vehicles supplied from the factory with winter tyres, check the
inflation pressures as part of the Delivery Inspection.
The warning sticker
permitted unless indicating
authorised by AUDI the maximum
AG. AUDI AG does notpermissible speed
guarantee or accept any liability
for the tyres must
with respect becorrectness
to the affixed ofininformation
a positionin thiswhere
document.itCopyright
is immediately
by AUDI AG.
visible to the driver.
6.69 Toothed belt for camshaft drive: check‐

ing (4-cyl. TDI engines up to chassis
number 4BYN 002 887)
Checking for damage and measuring belt width
– Release the two tensioning clips at the top of the toothed belt
cover and upper edge of cover forwards.
WARNING
– Measure toothed belt width -a-.

Wear limit = 22 mm
WARNING
If width of toothed belt is less than 22 mm it is essential that

you renew the toothed belt (repair measure).

Audi A6 1998 ➤
6.70 Spark plugs: renewing

♦ Spark plug socket and extension -3122 B-
♦ Puller for pencil-type ignition coils -T40039-
WARNING
Position puller -T40039- on thick rib at the top of pencil-type

ignition coils -arrow- and then pull ignition coils off spark plugs.
Do not apply puller to lower ribs, as these could be damaged.
6.70.1 Vehicles with 4-cylinder naturally aspi‐

rated engines

Audi A6 1998 ➤
– With ignition switched off, unscrew/unclip connector and earth

wire on ignition coil with output stage -arrows-.
– Remove spark plugs using spark plug socket -3122 B- .
– Fit spark plugs and ignition coil with output stage.
Spark plugs in cylinder head 30
– Check that ignition cables and spark plug connectors are cor‐
rectly seated.
Note
♦ Spark plug designation ⇒ Data sheets for exhaust emissions

test
6.70.2 Vehicles with 4-cylinder turbocharged

engines
– Switch off ignition. permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
– Lift retaining clips for ignition coil connectors and unplug con‐
nectors.
– Unscrew and remove the ignition coils -arrows-.
– Remove spark plugs using spark plug socket -3122B- .
– Install new spark plugs using spark plug socket.
– Install ignition coils. Renew seals if damaged.
Note

test
6.70.3 Vehicles with V6 engines

Vehicles with 3.0 ltr. V6 engines ⇒ page 137
– In order to unscrew rear left spark plug, remove coolant ex‐
pansion tank with hoses still connected.

Audi A6 1998 ➤
– Pull off spark plug connectors -arrows-.

– Install new spark plugs using spark plug socket and extension .
– Fit spark plug connectors.
– Check that ignition cables and spark plug connectors are cor‐
rectly seated.
Note

test
6.70.4 Vehicles with V6 engines (biturbo)

Cylinder bank (right-side)
– Remove upper section of air cleaner ⇒ page 57 .
– Loosen hose clip -1- and bolt -2-.
– Detach connectors from ignition coils.
– Unscrew and remove the ignition coils.
– Install new spark plugs.
Ignition coils to cylinder head cover 10
Cylinder bank (left-side)
– Remove coolant expansion tank with hoses connected.
– Loosen hose clip -1- and bolt -2-.

– Detach connectors from ignition coils.
– Unscrew and remove the ignition coils.


Audi A6 1998 ➤
6.70.5 Vehicles with 3.0 ltr. V6 engines

– Remove upper section of air cleaner ⇒ page 57 .
– Remove both bolts -1-.
– Push connector -2- towards pencil-type ignition coil, press
catch down by hand and pull off connector.
– Use puller -T40039- to detach pencil-type ignition coils -3-
from spark plugs.
Note
Press pencil-type ignition coils into the openings provided on the

cylinder head cover by hand.
Cylinder bank (left-side)
– Remove coolant expansion tank -arrow-.

– Tie coolant expansion tank to one side with coolant hoses
-1...3- attached.

Audi A6 1998 ➤
– Remove both bolts -1-.

– Push connector -2- towards pencil-type ignition coil, press
catch down by hand and pull off connector.
– Use puller -T40039- to detach pencil-type ignition coils -3-
from spark plugs.
Both sides:
Note
♦ Press pencil-type ignition coils into the openings provided on

the cylinder head cover by hand.
test
6.70.6 Vehicles with V8 engines

Cylinder bank (left-side) Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– With ignition switched off, detach connectors -1- from ignition of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
with respect to the correctness
coils.
– Loosen bolts -2- and remove bracket.
– Loosen and remove bolts -3- on the four ignition coils.

Audi A6 1998 ➤

– With ignition switched off, detach connectors -1- from ignition
coils.
– Loosen bolts -2- and remove bracket.
– Loosen and remove bolts -3- on the four ignition coils.
Both sides:
Note

test
6.70.7 Vehicles with V8 engines (biturbo RS 6)


Audi A6 1998 ➤
– Unscrew bolts -1-.

– Loosen hose clips -2-.
– Unscrew bolt and nuts -arrows-.
– Unplug electrical connectors -3- on both air mass meters and
pull air cleaner housing off upwards.
– Disconnect electrical connectors on both sides from:

Injectors (8x) -1-
Ignition coils (8x) -2-
– Remove ignition coils.
– Fit spark plugs and ignition coils.
– Connect electrical connectors.
– Renew seals for air mass meter prior to fitting air cleaner.
– Install air cleaner housing ⇒ Motronic injection and ignition
system (8-cyl. turbocharged engine); Rep. gr. 24 ; Installing
air cleaner housing .
Note
♦ Spark plug designation ⇒ Data
permitted unless sheets
authorised for AG.
by AUDI exhaust
AUDI AGemissions
does not guarantee or accept any liability
test with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
6.71 Toothed belt: checking (2.5 ltr. TDI en‐

gines)
6.71.1 Checking toothed belt for camshaft drive

– Remove top cover of toothed belt.

Audi A6 1998 ➤

WARNING
6.71.2 Checking toothed belt for injection pump

– Remove top cover of toothed belt.
– Check tension of toothed belt for injection pump.
• The markings -1- and -2- must align.
WARNING

6.72 Toothed belt for camshaft drive: renew‐

ing
– Fill in sticker for “toothed belt renewal” on lock carrier after
renewing toothed belt; if necessary, attach a new sticker.
6.72.1 Vehicles with 4-cylinder petrol engine

⇒ 4-cylinder engine (5-valve), mechanics; Rep. gr. 13 ; Disman‐
tling and assembling engine .

Audi A6 1998 ➤

(turbocharged)
⇒ 4-cylinder engine (5-valve; turbocharged), mechanics; Rep.
gr. 13 ; Dismantling and assembling engine .

(2.4 ltr. and 2.8 ltr.)
⇒ 6-cylinder engine (5-valve), mechanics; Rep. gr. 13 ; Servicing
belt drive .

(3.0 ltr.)
⇒ 6-cylinder engine (5-valve), mechanics; Rep. gr. 13 ; Disman‐
tling and assembling
Protected engine . Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
by copyright.
6.72.5 Vehicles
with respectwith 6-cylinder
to the correctness petrol
of information engine
in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
(turbocharged)
⇒ 6-cylinder engine (5-valve turbocharged), mechanics; Rep. gr.
13 ; Belt drive .

⇒ 8-cylinder engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 13 ; Dismantling and
assembling engine .

(biturbo RS 6)
⇒ 8-cylinder engine (turbocharged), mechanics; Rep. gr. 13 ;
Dismantling and assembling engine .
6.72.8 Vehicles with 4-cylinder TDI engine

⇒ 4-cylinder diesel direct injection engine (TDI), mechanics; Rep.
– Dynamic check and adjustment of commencement of injec‐
tion: ⇒ Diesel direct injection and glow plug system (TDI 4-
cyl.); Rep. gr. 23 ; Servicing diesel direct injection system .
6.72.9 Vehicles with 4-cylinder TDI unit injector

engine
⇒ 4-cylinder diesel direct injection engine (TDI), mechanics; Rep.
6.72.10 Vehicles with 6-cylinder TDI engine:

– Removing and installing toothed belt for camshaft and toothed
belt for injection pump: ⇒ 6-cyl. diesel direct injection (TDI),
mechanics; Rep. gr. 13 ; Servicing belt drive .
– Dynamic check and adjustment of commencement of injec‐
tion: ⇒ TDI direct injection and glow plug system (6-cyl.); Rep.
gr. 23 ; Servicing diesel direct injection system .

Audi A6 1998 ➤
7 Type plate, vehicle identification number

Vehicle data sticker
A - Type plate
- The type plate is located on the bulkhead.
- Vehicles for certain export countries have no type plate.
B - Vehicle identification number
- Is stamped on rear bulkhead of engine compartment.
Information encoded in vehicle identification number:
WAU ZZZ 4B Z Y N 000 001

Manufactur‐ Filler charac‐ Type
Protected Filler for
by copyright. Copying charac‐ Modelpurposes,
private or commercial year in part
Manufactur‐
or in whole, is not Serial
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number
mark
Vehicle data sticker

The vehicle data sticker is located in the Service Schedule for the
customer and at the rear of the vehicle in the spare wheel well or
on the luggage compartment floor.
The sticker contains the following vehicle data:
1- Vehicle identification number
2- Model identification code/ production control number
3- Model code
4- Engine output/ emissions standard/ gearbox
5- Engine and gearbox code letters
6- Paint number/interior equipment identification number
7- Identification numbers for optional extras
8- Unladen weight/consumption/CO2 emission
Engine code and engine number
Note
The “Engine code letters” are also found on the vehicle data stick‐
er. The data sticker is located in the Service Schedule for the
customer and at the rear of the vehicle in the spare wheel well or
on the luggage compartment floor.
7. 143
Audi A6 1998 ➤
4-cylinder petrol engine:

The engine number (“engine code letters” and “serial number”) is
located on the left side of the cylinder block.

stamped onto the right inner side of the cylinder block between
cylinder head and hydraulic pump.

stamped onto the left side of the cylinder block -arrow-.
There is also a sticker with “engine code” and “serial number”
attached to the toothed belt cover.
4-cylinder diesel engine:

located on the cylinder block between injection pump and vacuum
pump -arrow-.
144 7.
Audi A6 1998 ➤
6-cylinder diesel engine:

stamped onto the right inner side of the cylinder block between
cylinder head and injection pump -arrow-.
7. 145
Audi A6 1998 ➤
8 Lifting the vehicle

Select jacking-up mode before raising an Audi allroad quattro. ⇒
See Owner`s Manual
WARNING
♦ To avoid damaging the vehicle floor and to prevent the

vehicle from tipping, the vehicle should only be lifted at the
points shown in the illustration.
♦ Never start engine and engage gear with vehicle lifted, so
long as even one driven wheel has contact with the floor.
There is a risk of accident if this is not observed.
♦ If work is to be performed under the vehicle, it must be
securely supported by suitable stands.
Trolley jack:
Always use suitable rubber or wooden blocks to avoid damage.
On no account should vehicle be lifted at engine sump, gearbox
or on front or rear axle, as this may cause serious damage.
Vehicle may only be lifted with a trolley jack at points indicated for
use with lifting platform.
Before driving on to a lifting platform ensure there is sufficient
clearance between low-lying vehicle components and lifting plat‐
form.
Lifting points for lifting platform and trolley jack
Front:
On side reinforcement of floor panel -arrow- level with the marking
for the vehicle jack.
WARNING
On no account must front of vehicle be raised on vertical rein‐

forcement of side member.
Rear
On vertical reinforcement of side member -arrow- level with the

marking for the vehicle jack.
146 8. Lifting the vehicle

Audi A6 1998 ➤
9 Tow-starting/towing
Attach tow rope or tow bar only to the following eyes:
Front towing eye
– Pull cover panel -arrow- off lower part of bumper (right side).
– Take towing eye out of vehicle tool kit.

– Screw in towing eye -arrow- as far as it will go and tighten it
with wheel bolt spanner.
Note
After use remember to unscrew towing eye and replace it in ve‐

hicle tool kit. The towing eye must always be carried in the vehicle.
Rear towing eye
9. Tow-starting/towing 147
Audi A6 1998 ➤
The rear towing eye -2- is located below the rear bumper (right
side).
– Fold upper edge of cover -1- inwards.
Note
♦ The tow-rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the risk of

damage to both vehicles. It is advisable to only use synthetic
fibre ropes or ropes of similar elastic material. However, it is
safer to use a tow bar.
♦ Always avoid excessive towing forces and do not jerk. During
towing operations on unsurfaced roads there is always a dan‐
ger that the attachment parts will be over-stressed and dam‐
aged.
♦ The battery from another vehicle should be used for starting if
possible before trying to start engine by towing.
Instructions for towing
Note
♦ If the vehicle has to be towed or tow-started, please note the

following points:
♦ Legal regulations concerning towing must be observed.
♦ Both drivers must be familiar with towing procedures. Inex‐
perienced drivers should not attempt to tow-start or tow.
♦ When using a tow rope, the driver of the towing vehicle must
engage the clutch very gently when moving off and changing
gear.
♦ The driver of the vehicle being towed must ensure that the tow-
rope is always taut.
♦ Both vehicles must switch on their hazard warning lights, un‐
less otherwise specified by local regulations.
♦ The ignition must be switched on so that the steering wheel is
free and the turn signals, horn and windscreen wiper and
washer system can be used.
♦ Because the brake servo only works when the engine is run‐
ning, considerably more pressure is required on the brake
pedal when the engine is not running.
♦ As power-assisted steering does not work when the engine is
not running, more force is required to turn the steering wheel
when the engine is off.
♦ If there is no lubricant in the manual or automatic gearbox, the
vehicle must be towed with the driven wheels raised off the
ground.
Towing vehicles with manual gearbox

When tow-starting vehicles with manual gearbox, please note the
following points:
– Before moving off, engage 2nd or 3rd gear, press clutch pedal
and hold.
– When both vehicles are moving, release clutch pedal.
148 9. Tow-starting/towing
Audi A6 1998 ➤
– As soon as the engine starts, depress clutch and move gear

lever to neutral to avoid running into the towing vehicle.
Note
♦ Vehicles with a catalytic converter (petrol engines only) must

not be tow-started over a distance of more than 50 m if the
catalytic converter has already reached operating tempera‐
ture. Otherwise, unburnt fuel may enter the catalytic converter
and cause damage.
♦ For technical reasons, it is not possible to tow-start a vehicle
with an automatic gearbox.
Towing vehicles with front-wheel drive and automatic gearbox

When towing a vehicle with front-wheel drive and automatic gear‐
box the following points must also be noted:
♦ Selector lever must be in position “N”.
♦ Do not tow vehicle at a speed of more than 50 km/h.
♦ The maximum towing distance is 50 kilometres.
♦ If towing over greater distances, the vehicle must be lifted at
the front.
Reason: When the engine is not turning the gearbox oil pump will
not work - the gearbox will therefore not be adequately lubricated
for higher speeds or longer distances.
♦ When using a breakdown vehicle, the vehicle can only be tow‐
ed with the front wheels raised.
Reason: If vehicle is towed when raised at rear, the drive shafts
will turn backwards. As a result, the planetary gears in the auto‐
matic gearbox will then turn at such high speeds that the gearbox
will be severely damaged in a short time.
Towing vehicles with four-wheel drive and manual gearbox
When towing a vehicle with four-wheel drive and manual gearbox
the following points must also be noted:
When using a breakdown vehicle, the vehicle being towed can be
suspended (either at front or rear).
Note
If it is not possible toProtected

tow the vehicle normally, it must be trans‐
ported by a special transporter

with respect toor
thetrailer. This also applies to Copyright by AUDI AG.
correctness of information in this document.
distances greater than 50 kilometres.
Towing vehicles with four-wheel drive and automatic gearbox

When towing a vehicle with four-wheel drive and automatic gear‐
box the following points must also be noted:
♦ Selector lever must be in position “N”.
When using a breakdown vehicle, the vehicle being towed must
not be suspended (either at front or rear).
9. Tow-starting/towing 149
Audi A6 1998 ➤
Note
If it is not possible to tow the vehicle normally, it must be trans‐

ported by a special transporter or trailer.
150 9. Tow-starting/towing
Audi A6 1998 ➤
10 Vehicle tests carried out as part of in‐

spection services and maintenance
We recommend using the dialogue receipt and inspection unit
VAS 5000 and the performance test stand V.A.G 1858 for the
vehicle tests.
Brake test
For information on carrying out brake tests of front-wheel drive
and four-wheel drive vehicles refer to the appropriate "Brake sys‐
tem" Workshop Manual.
Performance test
Please carry out the performance tests on the performance test
stands recommended by Audi. These performance test stands
take into account the corrective figures for automatic gearbox and
four-wheel drive. Vehicles with four-wheel drive must only be tes‐
ted on a four-wheel performance test stand. The four-wheel per‐
formance test stand V.A.G 1858 has adjustable roller sets to be
able to test vehicles with a different wheelbase.
Speedometer test
During the speedometer test the vehicle is driven by its own
wheels. Vehicles with four-wheel drive must only be tested on a
four-wheel test stand.
Shock absorber test
For information on shock absorber tests refer to the appropriate
Workshop Manual on "Running gear".

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Engine code ANB, AWT ARK AJL ALT APC

Engine code ANB, AWT ARK AJL ALT APC

Engine code AMM BDV AJK AZA ARE, BES

Engine code AGE AMX ACK, ALG APR, AQD ASN

Engine code AGE AMX ACK, ALG APR, AQD ASN

Engine code ARS, AQJ, BAS BCY BRV

Engine code ARS, AQJ, BAS BCY BRV

Engine code AKN AYM, BCZ, AKE BAU, BDH BFC

Engine code AKN AYM, BCZ, AKE BAU, BDH BFC

Charge air cooler X X X X X

Work to be completed Page

Inspection Service (fixed interval)

Attach completed sticker to left of dash panel, on inside of door

Use only engine oil with the specification VW 507 00 on vehi‐

♦ Vehicles with LongLife Service are already factory-filled with

The Inspection Service will then apply. The service interval

Vehicles from model year 2000 onwards with LongLife Service

– Bearing bushes for poly V-belt tensioner: checking (V6

Interval Work to be completed Page

Work to be comple‐ Page

Tyre (rear right): checking condition

Work to be comple‐ Page

Work to be comple‐ Page

4 Oil Change Service

Use only engine oil with the specification VW 507 00 on vehi‐

4. Oil Change Service 15

Use only engine oil with the specification VW 507 00 on vehi‐

Interval Work to be completed Page

– Air cleaner: cleaning housing, renewing filter element

– Hoses unless for charge air AG.

Interval Work to be completed Page

jection pump: renewing (V6 TDI engines) ⇒ page 57

– Bearing bushes for poly V-belt tensioner: checking (V6

Work to be comple‐ Page

Work to be comple‐ Page

Work to be comple‐ Page

6.1 Turbocharger: greasing rod linkage

Only applies to 1.9 TDI engine.

6.2 Final drive (automatic gearbox): check‐

Gearbox code letters are located on vehicle

6.2.1 Automatic gearbox 01N

– Tighten oil filler plug.

6.2.2 Automatic gearbox 01L, 01V

– Renew O-ring for oil filler plug.

6.2.3 multitronic gearbox 01J

– Install oil filler plug.

6.3 Battery: checking

6.3.1 Battery without magic eye

♦ A visual check of the battery is sufficient for batteries with

6.3.2 Batteries with magic eye

If the magic eye is colourless or light yellow: do not test or

– Check battery housing for damage.

Two different colours are used as indicators:

Black • No charge or charge too low

Colourless or yel‐ • Electrolyte level too low; risk of explosion.

6.4 Battery: checking that battery terminals

If the battery terminal clamp on the positive terminal is not fitted

Special tools and workshop equipment required

– Check that the battery terminal clamps are securely fitted. If

– Check that battery is securely fitted. If necessary tighten bolt