Audi A6 Repair Service Manual 2011-2018
Complete service repair manual with Electrical Wiring Diagrams for Audi A6 all models 2011-2018, with all the technical information to maintain, diagnose, repair, rebuild like professional mechanics.
Audi A6 (C7, Typ 4G, 2011-2018) petrol & diesel engines workshop service repair manual includes:
* Numbered table of contents easy to use so that you can find the information you need fast.
* Detailed sub-steps expand on repair procedure information
* Numbered instructions guide you through every repair procedure step by step.
* Troubleshooting and electrical service procedures are combined with detailed wiring diagrams for ease of use.
* Notes, cautions and warnings throughout each chapter pinpoint critical information.
* Bold figure number help you quickly match illustrations with instructions.
* Detailed illustrations, drawings and photos guide you through every procedure.
* Enlarged inset helps you identify and examine parts in detail.
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Total Pages: 16,429 pages
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Electrical system, hybrid (Engine ID CHJA) - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 Avant 2011 ➤.pdf
Wheel_Tyre Guide (Edition 10.2019) - Audi A6 2005 ➤ , Audi A6 2011 ➤ , Audi A6 2019 ➤ , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤ , Audi A7 Sportback 2018 ➤.pdf
Fuel supply system, diesel engines - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
Rear final drive 0BC - Audi A4 2008 ➤ , Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 ➤ , Audi A5 Coupé 2008 ➤ , Audi A6 2011 ➤ , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤ , Audi A8 2010 ➤ , Audi Q5 2008 ➤.pdf
Air conditioners with refrigerant R1234yf - General information - Audi models.pdf
Fitting instructions, retrofitting key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side - Audi Models.pdf
Fuel supply system, petrol engines - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
TDI injection and glow plug system (4- cylinder 2.0 ltr. 4-valve common rail, generation II) - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
Direct petrol injection and ignition system (4- cylinder 2.0 ltr. 4-valve turbo with timing chain) - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 Avant 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
Simos direct petrol injection and ignition system (6- cylinder 2.8 ltr. 4-valve) - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
Simos direct petrol injection and ignition system (6- cylinder 3.0 ltr. TFSI 4-valve) - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
Simos direct petrol injection and ignition system (6- cylinder 2.5 ltr. 4-valve) - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011➤.pdf
Wheel & Tire General Information - Audi Models.pdf
General InformationBody Repairs, General Body Repairs - Audi Models.pdf
Rear final drive 0BF and 0BE – sport differential - Audi A4 2008 ➤ , Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 ➤ , Audi A5 Coupé 2008 ➤ , Audi A6 2011 ➤ , Audi A6 China 2012 ➤ , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤ , Audi A8 2010 ➤.pdf
Servicing 8-speed automatic gearbox - A4 2008-2015-2016➤ ,A5 Cabriolet 2009➤ ,A5 Coupé 2008➤,A6,A6 China 2011-2019➤ ,A7 Sportback 2011-2018➤ ,A8 2010➤,A8,A8 China 2018➤,Q5 2008-2017➤,Q5 China 2010➤ ,Q7 2016➤.pdf
Servicing 8-speed automatic gearbox - A4 2008-2015-2016➤ ,A5 Cabriolet 2009➤ ,A5 Coupé 2008➤,A6,A6 China 2011-2019➤ ,A7 Sportback 2011-2018➤ ,A8 2010➤,A8,A8 China 2018➤,Q5 2008-2017➤,Q5 China 2010➤ ,Q7 2016➤ (copy).pdf
Electrical Equipment General Information - Audi Models.pdf
Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a - Audi Models.pdf
Multitronic 0AW, front-wheel drive - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0CK - Audi A6 2011 ➤ , Audi A6 Avant 2011 ➤ , Audi A6 China 2012 ➤ , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤ , Audi A7 Sportback USA 2011 ➤.pdf
Rear final drive 0BF and 0BE - sport differential - Audi A4 2008 ➤ , Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 ➤ , Audi A5 Coupé 2008 ➤ , Audi A6 2011 ➤ , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤ , Audi A8 2010 ➤.pdf
Wheels and tyres - Audi Models.pdf
Direct injection and ignition system (8- cylinder 4.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI) - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
Refrigerant R134a Servicing - Audi Models.pdf
6-speed manual gearbox 0CS, 0DJ - Audi A6 2011 ➤.pdf
TDI injection and glow plug system (6- cylinder 3.0 ltr. 4-valve common rail) - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
6-speed manual gearbox 0B1, front-wheel drive - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤.pdf
Rear final drive 0BC, 0BD, 0BE, 0BF - Audi A4 2008 ➤ , Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 ➤ , Audi A5 Coupé 2008 ➤ , Audi A6 2011 ➤ , Audi A6 China 2012 ➤ , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤ , Audi A8 2010 ➤ , Audi Q5 2008 ➤ , Audi Q5 China 2010 ➤.pdf
Servicing multitronic 0AW - Audi A4 2008 ➤ , Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 ➤ , Audi A5 Coupé 2008 ➤ , Audi A6 2011 ➤ , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
8-speed automatic gearbox 0BW hybrid, front-wheel drive - Audi A6 2011 ➤ Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
Maintenance (Edition 06.2015) - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
Servicing 7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0B5 (S tronic) - Audi A4 2008 ➤ , Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 ➤ , Audi A5 Coupé 2008 ➤ , Audi A6 2011 ➤ , Audi A6 China 2012 ➤ , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤ , Audi Q5 2008 ➤ , Audi Q5 China 2010 ➤.pdf
4- cylinder direct injection engine (1.8, 2.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI – generation III) - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
Maintenance (Edition 12.2018) - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
Servicing 6-speed manual gearbox 0B1, front-wheel drive - Audi A4 2008 ➤ , Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 ➤ , Audi A5 Coupé 2008 ➤ , Audi A6 2011 ➤ , Audi Q5 2008 ➤.pdf
7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0B5 (S tronic) - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
Servicing 7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0CJ,0CL,0CK,0DN,0DP,0HL - A4,A4 Avant,A4 China,A4 allroad quattro 2015➤,A5 2016➤,A6,A6 Avant,A6 China 2012 2011-2019➤,A7 Sportback,Sportback USA 2011-2018➤,Q5 2008-2017➤,Q5 China 2019 ➤.pdf
8-speed automatic gearbox 0BK, four-wheel drive - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
Servicing 6-speed manual gearbox 0B1, front-wheel drive - Audi A4 2008 ➤ , Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 ➤ , Audi A5 Coupé 2008 ➤ , Audi A6 2011 ➤ , Audi A6 China 2012 ➤ , Audi Q5 2008 ➤.pdf
Servicing multitronic 0AW - Audi A4 2008 ➤ , Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 ➤ , Audi A5 Coupé 2008 ➤ , Audi A6 2011 ➤ , Audi A6 China 2012 ➤ , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
4- cylinder direct injection engine (1.8, 2.0 ltr. 4-valve turbo TFSI – generation II) - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
6- cylinder TDI engine, 3.0 ltr. 4-valve common rail (EA897 Gen. I) - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
Brake system - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
Communication - Audi A6 2011 ➤ Audi A6 Avant 2011 ➤ Audi A6 China 2012 ➤.pdf
Servicing 6-speed manual gearbox 0CS, 0DJ, 0CX - Audi A4 2015 ➤ , Audi A4 Avant 2015 ➤ , Audi A5 2016 ➤ , Audi A6 2011 ➤ , Audi A6 China 2012 ➤ , Audi Q5 2017 ➤.pdf
Servicing 4-cylinder engine, 1.8 ltr., 2.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI (EA 888, Gen. II) - A4 2008 ➤, A5 Cabriolet 2009 ➤, A5 Coupé 2008 ➤, A6 2011 ➤, A6 China 2012 ➤, A8 2010 ➤, Q5 2008 ➤, Q5 China 2010 ➤.pdf
Servicing 6-cylinder TDI engine, common rail (EA 897 Gen. I) - A4 2015 ➤, A4 Avant 2015 ➤, A5 2016 ➤, A6 2011 ➤, A6 2019 ➤, A7 Sportback 2011 ➤, A7 Sportback 2018 ➤, A8 2018 ➤, Q5 2017 ➤, Q7 2016 ➤, Q8 2018 ➤.pdf
4-cylinder TDI engine (2.0 ltr. 4-valve common rail – generation II) - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
Servicing – 6-Cylinder TDI Common Rail Engine (EA897 Gen I) - Audi A4 2015 ➤ , Audi A4 Avant 2015 ➤ , Audi A5 2016 ➤ , Audi A6 2011 ➤ , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤ , Audi Q7 2016 ➤.pdf
Gearboxes_Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
Servicing 4-cylinder engine, 2.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI (EA 888, Gen. III).pdf
Gearboxes_Heating, air conditioning - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
6-cylinder direct injection engine with supercharger (3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI, EA837evo) - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
6-cylinder direct injection engine (2.5 ltr., 2.8 ltr. 4-valve) - Audi A6 2011, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
6-cylinder direct injection engine with supercharger (3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI) - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
Body Repairs (Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 Avant 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤).pdf
8-cylinder direct injection engine (4.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI) - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
Electrical system - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 Avant 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤.pdf
General body repairs, exterior - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤.pdf
6-cylinder TDI engine (3.0 ltr. 4-valve common rail – generation II) Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤.pdf
Electrical Wiring Diagrams (From January 2011).pdf
General body repairs, interior - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤.pdf
Specifications for testing the braking force (accordingto German legislation) - Audi models.pdf
Technical data for engines - Audi A6 2011 ➤.pdf
Technical data for diesel engines - Audi A6 2011 ➤.pdf
Basic information on high-voltage vehicles - Audi A6 2011 ➤, Audi A6 China 2012 ➤, Audi A8 2010 ➤, Audi Q5 2008 ➤.pdf
Fitting instructions- radio communication systems.pdf
Trailer Operation Guide - Audi models.pdf
Radio Installation Instructions - Audi Models.pdf
Towing Guide - Audi models.pdf
Maintenance Intervals - All 2000 ➤.pdf
MAIN SECTIONS
4- cylinder direct injection engine (1.8, 2.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI generation III) - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....7
4- cylinder direct injection engine (1.8, 2.0 ltr. 4-valve turbo TFSI generation II) - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....149
4-cylinder TDI engine (2.0 ltr. 4-valve common rail generation II) - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....350
6- cylinder TDI engine, 3.0 ltr. 4-valve common rail (EA897 Gen. I) - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....665
6-cylinder TDI engine (3.0 ltr. 4-valve common rail generation II) Audi A6 2011 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....860
6-cylinder direct injection engine (2.5 ltr., 2.8 ltr. 4-valve) - Audi A6 2011, Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....1545
6-cylinder direct injection engine with supercharger (3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI) - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....1933
6-cylinder direct injection engine with supercharger (3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI, EA837evo) - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....2307
6-speed manual gearbox 0B1, front-wheel drive - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 ....2696
6-speed manual gearbox 0CS, 0DJ - Audi A6 2011 ....2839
7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0B5 (S tronic) - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....2957
7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0CK - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 Avant 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 , Audi A7 Sportback USA 2011 ....3129
8-cylinder direct injection engine (4.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI) - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....3251
8-speed automatic gearbox 0BK, four-wheel drive - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....3724
8-speed automatic gearbox 0BW hybrid, front-wheel drive - Audi A6 2011 Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....3900
Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a - Audi Models....4046
Air conditioners with refrigerant R1234yf - General information - Audi models....4419
Basic information on high-voltage vehicles - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A8 2010 , Audi Q5 2008 ....4695
Body Repairs (Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 Avant 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 )....4717
Brake system - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....5130
Communication - Audi A6 2011 Audi A6 Avant 2011 Audi A6 China 2012 ....5417
Direct injection and ignition system (8- cylinder 4.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI) - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....5735
Direct petrol injection and ignition system (4- cylinder 2.0 ltr. 4-valve turbo with timing chain) - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 Avant 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....5827
Electrical Equipment General Information - Audi Models....5922
Electrical Wiring Diagrams (From January 2011)....6104
Electrical system - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 Avant 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 ....8375
Electrical system, hybrid (Engine ID CHJA) - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 Avant 2011 ....8835
Fitting instructions, retrofitting key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side - Audi Models....8893
69 Passenger protection....8897
1 Overview of retrofitting options....8897
2 Notes and overview of components....8898
2.1 General information....8898
2.2 Overview of components....8899
2.2.1 Notes on overview of components....8899
2.2.2 Audi A3 1997 from week 27/1999 onwards....8899
2.2.3 Audi A3 2004 (including Audi A3 Sportback)....8899
2.2.4 Audi A4 1995 from chassis no. 8DXA 200 001 onwards....8900
2.2.5 Audi A4 2001 up to week35/2004 (including Audi S4)....8900
2.2.6 Audi A4 2001 from week36/2004 onwards (including Audi S4)....8901
2.2.7 Audi A6 1998 from week 36/1998 onwards (including Audi Allroad, except vehicles with V8 engine)....8901
2.2.8 Audi A6 2005....8902
3 Deactivating/activating airbag on front passenger side (Audi A2 2001)....8904
4 Retrofitting key-operated switch (Audi A3 1997 from week 27/1999 onwards)....8905
4.1 Removing glove box....8905
4.2 Installing key-operated switch....8906
4.3 Installing new glove box....8907
4.4 Installing warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8908
4.4.1 Removing front interior light -W1- without warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8908
4.4.2 Installing front interior light -W1- with warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8909
5 Retrofitting key-operated switch (Audi A3 2004 including Audi A3 Sportback and Audi A3 Cabriolet 2008 )....8910
5.1 Removing and installing glove box....8910
5.2 Converting glove box....8912
5.3 Routing and securing glove box wiring harness....8913
5.4 Installing key-operated switch....8913
5.5 Installing warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8914
5.5.1 Removing front interior light -W1- without warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8914
5.5.2 Installing front interior light -W1- with warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side (up to approx. week 22/2004)....8915
5.5.3 Installing warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side -K145- (from approx. week23/2004 onwards)....8916
6 Retrofitting key-operated switch (Audi A4 1995 from chassis no. 8DXA 200 001 onwards)....8920
6.1 Removing glove box....8921
6.2 Converting glove box....8922
6.3 Installing key-operated switch....8922
6.4 Installing glove box....8922
6.5 Installing warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8924
6.5.1 Removing front interior light -W1- without warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8924
6.5.2 Installing front interior light -W1- with warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8924
7 Retrofitting key-operated switch (Audi A4 2001 up to week35/2004 including Audi S4 and Audi S4 Cabriolet)....8926
7.1 Removing glove box....8926
7.2 Converting glove box....8928
7.3 Installing key-operated switch....8928
7.4 Retrofitting wiring harness....8929
7.5 Installing glove box....8929
7.6 Installing warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8930
7.6.1 Removing front interior light -W1- without warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side (up to approx. week 44/2003)....8930
7.6.2 Installing front interior light -W1- with warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side (up to approx. week 44/2003)....8932
7.6.3 Installing warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side -K145- (from approx. week45/2003 onwards)....8933
8 Retrofitting key-operated switch (Audi A4 2001 from week 36/2004 onwards including Audi S4 and Audi S4 Cabriolet)....8936
8.1 Removing glove box....8936
8.2 Converting glove box....8938
8.3 Installing key-operated switch....8938
8.4 Retrofitting wiring harness....8938
8.5 Installing glove box....8938
8.6 Installing warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8940
8.6.1 Installing warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side -K145-....8940
9 Retrofitting wiring harnesses 8E1970XXX (Audi A4 2001)....8942
9.1 Notes on and preparation for retrofitting wiring harnesses (8E1970XXX)....8942
9.2 Routing wiring harnesses (8E1970XXX)....8943
9.3 Connecting wiring harnesses 8E1970XXX to multi-pin connector for airbag control unit -J234-....8947
9.4 Assembly work, coding airbag control unit -J234- and interrogating fault memories of control units....8952
10 Retrofitting key-operated switch (Audi A4 Cabriolet 2003 )....8954
11 Retrofitting key-operated switch (Audi A6 1998 from week 36/1998 onwards including Audi Allroad, except vehicles with V8 engine)....8955
11.1 Removing glove box....8956
11.2 Converting glove box....8956
11.3 Installing key-operated switch....8957
11.4 Installing glove box....8957
11.5 Installing warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8959
11.5.1 Removing front interior light -W1- without warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8959
11.5.2 Installing front interior light -W1- with warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8959
12 Retrofitting key-operated switch (Audi A6 2005)....8961
12.1 Removing glove box....8961
12.2 Converting glove box....8963
12.3 Installing glove box....8965
12.4 Installing warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8966
12.4.1 Removing centre vent trim panel without warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8966
12.4.2 Installing centre vent trim panel with warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8968
13 Retrofitting key-operated switch (Audi A8 1994 , gradual introduction from approx. week 41/1998 onwards, with front and side or front and curtain airbag)....8970
13.1 Removing glove box....8970
13.2 Converting glove box....8971
13.3 Installing key-operated switch....8972
13.4 Installing glove box....8973
13.5 Installing warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8974
13.5.1 Removing front interior light -W1- without warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8974
13.5.2 Installing front interior light -W1- with warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8975
14 Retrofitting key-operated switch (Audi A8 2003 )....8976
14.1 Removing glove box....8976
14.2 Converting glove box....8979
14.3 Installing key-operated switch....8979
14.4 Installing glove box....8979
14.5 Installing warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8980
14.5.1 Removing trim panel with switch module (right-side) without warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8980
14.6 Installing trim panel with switch module (right-side) with warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side....8981
15 Retrofitting key-operated switch (Audi TT 1999, Coup/Roadster)....8982
16 Coding airbag control unit -J234-....8983
17 Adapting airbag control unit -J234- (Audi A6 2005)....8984
Fitting instructions- radio communication systems....8985
Fuel supply system, diesel engines - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....9039
Fuel supply system, petrol engines - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....9096
Gearboxes_Heating, air conditioning - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....9168
Gearboxes_Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....9800
General InformationBody Repairs, General Body Repairs - Audi Models....10229
1 General notes....10235
1.1 Diagnosis of accident vehicles....10235
1.2 General notes on body repairs....10235
1.3 Condition in which body and/or individual parts must be delivered to paintshop....10235
1.4 Straightening....10235
1.5 Separating cuts....10236
1.6 Body sub-parts and part sections....10236
1.7 Original joint....10236
1.8 Galvanised body parts....10236
1.9 Removing remaining material....10236
1.10 New parts....10236
1.11 Replacement parts....10237
2 Safety notes....10238
2.1 Removing components....10238
2.2 Battery, welding operations....10238
2.3 Electronic control units....10238
2.4 Procedure for electronic control units following accident repairs....10238
2.5 Paintwork, glass, upholstery, trim panels....10238
2.6 Fuel tank and fuel pipes....10238
2.7 Air conditioner....10239
2.8 Airbag system....10239
2.9 Checking seat belts....10240
2.10 Working on vehicles with belt tensioners....10240
2.11 Cutting, straightening and/or dent removal work on vehicles with airbag....10241
2.12 Removing seats with side airbag....10241
3 Anti-corrosion measures....10242
3.1 Anti-corrosion protection....10242
3.2 Long-term body protection....10242
3.3 Notes on warranty....10242
3.4 Electrolytic galvanisation....10242
3.5 Hot-dip galvanisation....10243
4 Notes on disposal....10244
4.1 Active environmental protection at the factory....10244
4.2 Recycling means:....10244
4.3 The basic rules for environmental protection are:....10244
4.4 Recycling....10244
4.5 Plastics....10245
4.6 Disposal....10246
4.7 Airbag....10247
4.8 Protection against contact corrosion....10248
5 Expanded foam inserts....10249
6 Explanation of symbols....10250
6.1 Symbols for welding operations....10250
6.2 Symbols for work procedures....10250
6.3 Cavity sealing....10251
7 Body - Bonded joints....10252
8 Sheet steel repairs....10255
8.1 Extra-high-strength body panels....10255
8.2 Galvanised body parts....10256
8.3 Joining techniques....10257
8.4 Joining techniques....10258
9 Plastic repair techniques....10260
9.1 Plastic repair set....10260
9.2 Repairing dents....10261
9.3 Repairing scratches....10263
9.4 Repairing cracks and tears (up to a length of 100 mm)....10264
9.5 Repairing holes (up to 30 mm diameter)....10265
9.6 Plastic repairs (glass fibre materials)....10266
10 Glass repairs....10269
10.1 Repairing windscreens....10269
10.2 Requirements....10269
10.3 Special tools....10270
10.4 Description of repair work....10271
11 Aluminium ....10274
11.1 Aluminium repairs....10274
11.2 Surface treatment....10274
11.3 Removing dents....10274
12 The Audi Space Frame concept....10276
13 Contact corrosion....10277
14 Threads....10278
15 Studs....10279
16 Paintwork....10280
17 Replacement parts....10281
18 Safety notes....10282
19 Surface treatment....10283
20 Cutting....10284
21 Removing dents....10285
22 Re-forming....10286
23 Temperature monitoring during heating....10287
24 Flanging....10288
25 Welding repairs....10289
26 Extruded section....10290
27 Sheet metal panel....10291
28 Plug welding....10292
29 Welding aluminium....10293
30 Checking weld seams and aluminium node castings....10294
31 Laser weld seam....10295
32 Overview of rivets and tools....10296
33 Riveting repairs....10297
34 Clinching....10298
35 Solid rivet....10299
36 Pop rivet....10300
37 Fitting solid rivets....10301
38 Fitting punch rivets....10302
39 Fitting pop rivets....10303
40 Incorrect riveting....10304
41 Joddling....10306
42 Placing additional thickness of same material behind joint....10307
43 Filling separating cuts....10308
44 Bonded joint....10309
45 Inaccessible rivets....10311
46 Explanation of symbols....10312
47 Explanation of symbols for riveting operations....10313
48 Explanation of symbols....10314
49 Cavity sealing....10315
General body repairs, exterior - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 ....10316
General body repairs, interior - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 ....10747
Maintenance (Edition 06.2015) - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....11471
Maintenance (Edition 12.2018) - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....11605
Maintenance Intervals - All 2000 ....11765
Multitronic 0AW, front-wheel drive - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....12007
Radio Installation Instructions - Audi Models....12128
Rear final drive 0BC - Audi A4 2008 , Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 , Audi A5 Coup 2008 , Audi A6 2011 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 , Audi A8 2010 , Audi Q5 2008 ....12177
00 Technical data....12181
1 Rear final drive identification....12181
2 Code letters, allocation, transmission ratios, capacities....12183
2.1 Audi A4 2008 - Code letters, allocation, transmission ratios, capacities....12183
2.2 Audi A5 Coup 2008 - Code letters, allocation, transmission ratios, capacities....12184
2.3 Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 - Code letters, allocation, transmission ratios, capacities....12185
2.4 Audi Q5 2008 - Code letters, allocation, transmission ratios, capacities....12185
2.5 Audi A6 2011 - Code letters, allocation, transmission ratios, capacities....12186
2.6 Audi A7 2011 - Code letters, allocation, transmission ratios, capacities....12186
2.7 Audi A8 2010 - Code letters, allocation, transmission ratios, capacities....12187
3 Transmission layout....12188
4 General repair instructions....12189
4.1 Jacking mode (vehicles with air suspension)....12189
4.2 Special tools....12189
4.3 Components....12189
39 Final drive - rear differential....12191
1 Exploded view - propshaft with bolted connection at gearbox end....12191
1.1 Removing and installing propshaft with bolted connection at gearbox end....12193
1.2 Detaching and attaching propshaft at gearbox (version with bolted connection at gearbox end)....12198
2 Detaching and attaching propshaft at rear final drive....12201
3 Exploded view - propshaft with splines on gearbox end....12203
3.1 Removing and installing propshaft with splines on gearbox end....12205
4 Checking gear oil in rear final drive....12212
5 Removing and installing rear final drive....12213
5.1 Exploded view - rear final drive....12213
5.2 Removing and installing rear final drive - all vehicles except Audi A8....12213
5.3 Removing and installing rear final drive - Audi A8....12219
6 Renewing oil seals for flange shafts (rear final drive removed)....12226
6.1 Renewing protective ring on flange shaft....12229
7 Renewing oil seal for propshaft flange....12231
7.1 Renewing protective ring on propshaft flange....12238
Rear final drive 0BC, 0BD, 0BE, 0BF - Audi A4 2008 , Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 , Audi A5 Coup 2008 , Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 , Audi A8 2010 , Audi Q5 2008 , Audi Q5 China 2010 ....12240
Rear final drive 0BF and 0BE - sport differential - Audi A4 2008 , Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 , Audi A5 Coup 2008 , Audi A6 2011 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 , Audi A8 2010 ....12420
00 Technical data....12424
1 Identification of rear final drive units 0BF and 0BE....12424
2 Code letters, allocation, transmission ratios, capacities....12426
2.1 Audi A4 2008 - Code letters, allocation, transmission ratios, capacities....12426
2.2 Audi A5 Coup 2008 - Code letters, allocation, transmission ratios, capacities....12428
2.3 Audi A5 Sportback 2010 - Code letters, allocation, transmission ratios, capacities....12429
2.4 Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 - Code letters, allocation, transmission ratios, capacities....12430
2.5 Audi A6 2011 - Code letters, allocations, transmission ratios, capacities....12431
2.6 Audi A7 2011 - Code letters, allocation, transmission ratios, capacities....12431
2.7 Audi A8 2010 - Code letters, allocation, transmission ratios, capacities....12432
3 Transmission layout....12434
4 General repair instructions....12435
4.1 Safety precautions and testing measures....12435
4.2 Jacking mode (vehicles with air suspension)....12437
4.3 Special tools....12437
4.4 Components....12437
39 Final drive - rear differential....12440
1 Exploded view - propshaft with bolted connection at gearbox end (Audi A4 and A5)....12440
1.1 Removing and installing propshaft with bolted connection at gearbox end....12442
1.2 Detaching and attaching propshaft at gearbox (version with bolted connection at gearbox end)....12447
2 Detaching and attaching propshaft at rear final drive....12450
3 Exploded view - propshaft with splines on gearbox end....12453
3.1 Removing and installing propshaft with splines on gearbox end....12455
4 Electrical/electronic components and fitting locations....12462
4.1 Removing and installing four-wheel drive control unit -J492-....12464
4.2 Additional work required after renewing four-wheel drive control unit -J492-....12465
5 Exploded view - rear final drive....12466
6 Dismantling and assembling rear final drive....12469
6.1 Removing and installing hydraulic control unit....12469
6.2 Dismantling and assembling hydraulic control unit....12472
6.3 Removing and installing four-wheel drive pump -V415-....12475
6.4 Removing and installing oil pressure and oil temperature sender -G437- or oil pressure and oil temperature sender2 -G640-....12476
6.5 Removing and installing clutch for four-wheel drive -N445- or clutch valve2 for four-wheel drive -N446-....12479
7 Checking torque distribution....12482
8 Removing and installing rear final drive....12483
8.1 Exploded view - rear final drive (Audi A4, A5 Coup/Sportback/Cabriolet, A6, A7)....12483
8.2 Removing and installing rear final drive (Audi A4, A5 Coup/Sportback/Cabriolet, A6, A7)....12484
8.3 Exploded view - rear final drive (RS5)....12490
8.4 Removing and installing rear final drive (RS5)....12490
8.5 Exploded view - rear final drive (Audi A8)....12494
8.6 Removing and installing rear final drive (Audi A8)....12494
8.7 Additional work required after renewing rear final drive....12497
9 Gear oil and ATF in rear final drive....12498
9.1 Overview of drain plugs and inspection plugs for ATF and gear oil (rear final drive 0BF and 0BE)....12498
9.2 Checking gear oil level in rear final drive 0BF and 0BE....12499
9.3 Draining gear oil from rear final drive 0BF and 0BE....12500
9.4 Filling up gear oil in rear final drive 0BF....12501
9.5 Filling up gear oil in rear final drive 0BE....12503
9.6 Checking ATF level in rear final drive 0BF and 0BE....12505
9.7 Draining ATF from rear final drive 0BF and 0BE....12506
9.8 Filling up ATF in rear final drive 0BF and 0BE....12507
10 Renewing oil seals for flange shafts (rear final drive removed)....12511
10.1 Renewing protective ring on flange shaft....12513
11 Renewing oil seal for propshaft flange....12515
11.1 Rear final drive 0BF - renewing oil seal for propshaft flange....12515
11.2 Rear final drive 0BE - renewing oil seal for propshaft flange....12521
11.3 Renewing protective ring on propshaft flange....12527
Rear final drive 0BF and 0BE sport differential - Audi A4 2008 , Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 , Audi A5 Coup 2008 , Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 , Audi A8 2010 ....12529
Refrigerant R134a Servicing - Audi Models....12640
Servicing 4-cylinder engine, 1.8 ltr., 2.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI (EA 888, Gen. II) - A4 2008 , A5 Cabriolet 2009 , A5 Coup 2008 , A6 2011 , A6 China 2012 , A8 2010 , Q5 2008 , Q5 China 2010 ....13049
Servicing 4-cylinder engine, 2.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI (EA 888, Gen. III)....13307
Servicing 6-cylinder TDI engine, common rail (EA 897 Gen. I) - A4 2015 , A4 Avant 2015 , A5 2016 , A6 2011 , A6 2019 , A7 Sportback 2011 , A7 Sportback 2018 , A8 2018 , Q5 2017 , Q7 2016 , Q8 2018 ....13613
Servicing 6-speed manual gearbox 0B1, front-wheel drive - Audi A4 2008 , Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 , Audi A5 Coup 2008 , Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi Q5 2008 ....13927
Servicing 6-speed manual gearbox 0B1, front-wheel drive - Audi A4 2008 , Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 , Audi A5 Coup 2008 , Audi A6 2011 , Audi Q5 2008 ....14114
00 Technical data....14118
1 Gearbox identification....14118
1.1 Location on gearbox....14118
2 General repair instructions....14119
2.1 Special tools....14119
2.2 Components....14119
30 Clutch....14124
1 Servicing clutch....14124
1.1 Removing and installing clutch module....14127
1.2 Exploded view - servicing Sachs version clutch....14131
1.3 Removing and installing pressure plate and clutch plate (Sachs version)....14136
1.4 Exploded view - servicing LuK version clutch....14139
1.5 Removing and installing pressure plate and clutch plate (LuK version)....14142
1.6 Resetting adjuster ring in pressure plate (LuK version only)....14145
2 Renewing needle bearing for dual-mass flywheel (Sachs and LuK versions)....14148
3 Exploded view - clutch release mechanism....14152
3.1 Removing and installing clutch release lever, release bearing and guide sleeve....14155
34 Controls, housing....14156
1 Dismantling and assembling gearbox....14156
1.1 General layout of gearbox....14156
1.2 Exploded view - dismantling and assembling gearbox....14157
1.3 Exploded view - removing and installing input shaft, output shaft, reverse gear wheel and selector plates/ selector forks....14160
1.4 Dismantling and assembling gearbox - assembly sequence....14161
2 Exploded view - servicing end cover....14175
3 Exploded view - servicing gearbox cover....14178
4 Exploded view - servicing gearbox housing....14189
5 Dismantling and assembling selector plates / selector forks....14194
35 Gears, shafts....14196
1 Input shaft....14196
1.1 Exploded view - input shaft....14197
1.2 Dismantling and assembling input shaft - assembly sequence....14201
2 Output shaft....14209
2.1 Exploded view - output shaft....14209
2.2 Exploded view - removing and installing selector fork cluster, input shaft, 1st, 2nd and reverse gears on output shaft....14214
2.3 Removing and installing selector fork cluster, input shaft, 1st, 2nd and reverse gears on output shaft - assembly sequence....14216
2.4 Dismantling and assembling output shaft....14223
39 Final drive - differential....14227
1 Renewing oil seals for flange shafts....14227
1.1 Renewing flange shaft oil seal (left-side) with gearbox removed....14227
1.2 Renewing flange shaft oil seal (right-side) with gearbox removed....14232
2 Renewing input shaft oil seal....14235
3 Exploded view - removing and installing differential....14236
3.1 Renewing ball bearing and mounting bracket for flange shaft (left-side)....14237
3.2 Renewing cover for final drive....14239
Servicing 6-speed manual gearbox 0CS, 0DJ, 0CX - Audi A4 2015 , Audi A4 Avant 2015 , Audi A5 2016 , Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi Q5 2017 ....14245
Servicing 7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0B5 (S tronic) - Audi A4 2008 , Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 , Audi A5 Coup 2008 , Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 , Audi Q5 2008 , Audi Q5 China 2010 ....14479
Servicing 7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0CJ,0CL,0CK,0DN,0DP,0HL - A4,A4 Avant,A4 China,A4 allroad quattro 2015,A5 2016,A6,A6 Avant,A6 China 2012 2011-2019,A7 Sportback,Sportback USA 2011-2018,Q5 2008-2017,Q5 China 2019 ....14599
Servicing 8-speed automatic gearbox - A4 2008-2015-2016 ,A5 Cabriolet 2009 ,A5 Coup 2008,A6,A6 China 2011-2019 ,A7 Sportback 2011-2018 ,A8 2010,A8,A8 China 2018,Q5 2008-2017,Q5 China 2010 ,Q7 2016 (copy)....14726
Servicing 8-speed automatic gearbox - A4 2008-2015-2016 ,A5 Cabriolet 2009 ,A5 Coup 2008,A6,A6 China 2011-2019 ,A7 Sportback 2011-2018 ,A8 2010,A8,A8 China 2018,Q5 2008-2017,Q5 China 2010 ,Q7 2016....14801
Servicing multitronic 0AW - Audi A4 2008 , Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 , Audi A5 Coup 2008 , Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....14876
Servicing multitronic 0AW - Audi A4 2008 , Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009 , Audi A5 Coup 2008 , Audi A6 2011 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....15015
00 Technical data....15019
1 Repair instructions....15019
1.1 General repair instructions....15019
1.2 Contact corrosion!....15020
2 Rules for cleanliness when working on the gearbox....15021
3 Common faults....15022
37 Controls, housing....15023
1 ATF purging procedure....15023
1.1 Draining ATF (for ATF purging procedure)....15024
1.2 Filling up with ATF (for ATF purging procedure)....15027
1.3 Road test (for ATF purging procedure)....15029
2 Transporting gearbox....15032
3 Securing gearbox to engine and gearbox support....15033
4 Exploded view - dual-mass flywheel....15035
4.1 Removing and installing dual-mass flywheel....15035
38 Gears, control....15038
1 Exploded view - end cover, automatic gearbox control unit -J217-, hydraulic control unit....15038
1.1 Removing and installing end cover with gearbox removed....15039
1.2 Removing and installing automatic gearbox control unit -J217-....15040
1.3 Cleaning selector shaft....15043
1.4 Removing and installing hydraulic control unit....15044
2 Exploded view - input shaft with cover for input shaft....15051
2.1 Modifying thrust piece -T40099- for use with multitronic gearbox 0AW, front-wheel drive....15051
2.2 Renewing oil seal for input shaft....15052
2.3 Removing and installing input shaft....15054
2.4 Removing and installing input shaft cover....15059
2.5 Renewing ball bearing for input shaft....15064
3 Exploded view - reverse gear clutch....15068
3.1 Removing and installing reverse gear clutch and determining shim thicknesses....15068
4 Exploded view - input shaft with friction plates....15076
4.1 Dismantling and assembling input shaft....15077
4.2 Adjusting input shaft and checking clearance....15083
39 Final drive - differential....15090
1 Exploded view - front final drive and oil seals....15090
1.1 Removing and installing flange shaft (left-side)....15091
1.2 Renewing ball bearing for flange shaft (left-side)....15093
1.3 Removing and installing flange shaft (right-side) with gearbox removed....15096
1.4 Renewing oil seal for flange shaft (left-side)....15097
1.5 Renewing oil seal for flange shaft (right-side)....15100
1.6 Renewing oil seal for selector shaft....15101
2 Assessment of wear on gearbox components....15104
2.1 Assessing wear on input shaft....15104
Servicing 6-Cylinder TDI Common Rail Engine (EA897 Gen I) - Audi A4 2015 , Audi A4 Avant 2015 , Audi A5 2016 , Audi A6 2011 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 , Audi Q7 2016 ....15107
Simos direct petrol injection and ignition system (6- cylinder 2.5 ltr. 4-valve) - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011....15429
Simos direct petrol injection and ignition system (6- cylinder 2.8 ltr. 4-valve) - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....15495
Simos direct petrol injection and ignition system (6- cylinder 3.0 ltr. TFSI 4-valve) - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 China 2012 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....15564
Specifications for testing the braking force (accordingto German legislation) - Audi models....15628
TDI injection and glow plug system (4- cylinder 2.0 ltr. 4-valve common rail, generation II) - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....15634
TDI injection and glow plug system (6- cylinder 3.0 ltr. 4-valve common rail) - Audi A6 2011 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ....15709
Technical data for diesel engines - Audi A6 2011 ....15817
Technical data for engines - Audi A6 2011 ....15824
Towing Guide - Audi models....15830
Trailer Operation Guide - Audi models....15897
Wheel & Tire General Information - Audi Models....15956
Wheel_Tyre Guide (Edition 10.2019) - Audi A6 2005 , Audi A6 2011 , Audi A6 2019 , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 , Audi A7 Sportback 2018 ....16097
Wheels and tyres - Audi Models....16344
44 Wheels, tyres, vehicle geometry....16350
1 Fitting wheels / tyres / tyre pressure monitor....16350
1.1 General information on wheels and tyres....16350
1.2 Exploded view of components for light alloy wheels....16350
1.3 Exploded view of components for PAX run-flat tyres....16352
1.4 Instructions for changing/fitting wheels....16353
1.5 Tightening torques for wheel bolts....16358
1.6 Removing and fitting run-flat tyres....16359
1.7 Safety notes for run-flat tyres....16359
1.8 Conditions for fitting run-flat tyres....16359
1.9 Unseating run-flat tyres....16361
1.10 Removing run-flat tyres....16361
1.11 Fitting run-flat tyres....16363
1.12 Exploded view of tyre pressure monitor....16364
1.13 Changing a tyre....16366
1.14 Removing and installing metal valve body....16367
1.15 Wheel electronics (TPM) - Beru system ....16369
1.16 Wheel electronics (TPM) - Siemens system....16370
2 Tyre requirements and tyre maintenance....16371
2.1 Introduction....16371
2.2 Requirements to be met by tyres....16372
2.3 Factors influencing the service life of a tyre....16372
2.4 Tyre pressure (maintenance)....16373
2.5 Driving style....16374
2.6 Measuring tread depth....16375
2.7 Useful information regarding tyres....16376
2.8 Identification markings on the tyre sidewall....16376
2.9 Designations on sidewall of tyres with run-flat system (PAX)....16377
2.10 Speed rating / maximum speed....16378
2.11 Load rating code/load index (LI)....16378
2.12 The valve....16380
2.13 Tyre storage....16380
2.14 Storing the tyres....16380
2.15 Tyre ageing....16381
2.16 Renewing tyres....16381
2.17 Care and maintenance of alloy wheel rims....16382
2.18 Tyres with rim protectors....16382
3 Tyre wear/ mileage....16384
3.1 General notes....16384
3.2 Wear of high-speed tyres....16384
3.3 Evenly worn tyres....16384
3.4 One-sided wear....16384
3.5 One-sided wear adjustment error....16385
3.6 Wear in middle of tyre....16385
3.7 Diagonal erosion....16386
3.8 SA 18 - Wear; SA 11 - Adjustment error....16387
3.9 Running gear modifications....16387
4 Tyre noise....16388
4.1 General notes on tyre noise....16388
4.2 Useful information regarding tyre noise....16388
4.3 Saw-tooth wear....16389
4.4 Flat spots (brake-flatting)....16390
5 Rough running caused by wheels/tyres....16392
5.1 Causes of rough running....16392
5.2 Flat spots caused by storage or handling....16392
6 Balancing wheels....16394
6.1 General notes....16394
6.2 Conducting a road test before balancing wheels....16394
6.3 Balancing wheels on stationary wheel balancing machine....16394
6.4 Work sequence when balancing wheels and tyres....16395
6.5 Finish balancer....16396
6.6 Vibration control system -VAS 6230 A-....16397
6.7 Radial and lateral run-out on wheels and tyres....16397
6.8 Checking radial and lateral run-out of wheels and tyres on V.A.G 1435....16398
6.9 Checking radial and lateral run-out on wheel....16398
6.10 Matching....16399
7 Vehicle pulls to one side....16401
7.1 General notes....16401
7.2 Remedies when vehicle pulls to one side....16402
7.3 Strategic rotation of wheels for non-directional tyres....16403
7.4 Strategic rotation of wheels for unidirectional tyres....16404
8 Tyre damage....16406
8.1 General notes....16406
8.2 Checking tyres....16406
8.3 Construction of belted radial tyres....16407
8.4 Torn tread....16408
8.5 Radial depressions....16408
8.6 Impact damage....16408
8.7 Cuts....16409
8.8 Damage caused by foreign bodies....16409
8.9 Loss of air from tyre....16410
8.10 Damage occurring when fitting tyres....16410
8.11 Bead damage caused by fitting machine....16411
8.12 Tyre pressure....16412
8.13 Tyre damage due to insufficient inflation pressure....16412
8.14 Slow loss of tyre pressure....16412
8.15 Temperature increase caused by insufficient inflation pressure....16413
8.16 Tears in tyre....16413
9 Vehicles with breakdown set....16414
9.1 Tyre sealant....16414
9.2 Removing a tyre from the rim....16414
9.3 Disposal of sealant....16415
9.4 Fitting a new tyre....16415
10 Tyre pressure monitoring systems....16416
10.1 Tyre pressure monitoring system with pressure sensor....16416
10.2 Tyre pressure monitoring with wheel speed sensor....16417
11 Temporary spare wheels....16418
11.1 Notes on the use of temporary spare wheels....16418
12 Tyres with run-flat capability (PAX)....16419
12.1 Construction of tyres with run-flat capability (PAX)....16419
12.2 Codes and designations on tyres with run-flat capability (PAX)....16421
12.3 Support ring on PAX wheels....16421
12.4 Dimensions and designations for PAX rims....16422
12.5 Inflating tyres on PAX wheels....16422
12.6 Wheel alignment....16422
12.7 Repairing tyres with run-flat capability (PAX)....16423
12.8 PAX tyres - assessing condition....16423
12.9 Checking support ring....16424
13 Self supporting tyres (SST) with run-flat capability....16426
13.1 Design of an SST tyre....16427
13.2 Servicing tyres with run-flat capability....16428
13.3 Renewing tyres/conditions for use of run-flat tyres....16428
