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1997 Audi A4 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Audi REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi A4 AUTOMOBILES
Audi -> Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Performance Check
Vehicle: 1997 Audi A4 2.8 V6 GAS
- Before beginning test, ensure the following conditions exist:
- Condenser and radiator are clean and free of obstructions.
- Accessory drive belt is in good condition and is properly tensioned.
- All air ducts, covers and seals are in good condition and correctly installed.
- Vehicle is not parked in direct sunlight.
- Engine at normal operating temperature.
- Coupling between evaporator housing and heater box tight and does not draw, secondary air at high fresh air blower speed.
- With engine running, system in "AUTO" operating ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi A4 AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> A4 & A8 -> Brake Pressure Regulator -> Except A4 & A8 -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1997 Audi A4 1.8 L4 GAS
Master Cylinder
A4 & A8
Refer to Fig. , when replacing master cylinder.
- Extract brake fluid, then disconnect electrical connection for brake level warning system. Remove strainer from reservoir when extracting brake fluid.
- Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder.
- Remove brake fluid reservoir.
- Remove master cylinder to servo attaching bolts.
- Remove master cylinder.
- Reverse procedure to install, then bleed system.
Except A4 & A8
Refer to Figs. and , when replacing master cylinder.
- Di...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi A4 AUTOMOBILES
Audi -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1997 Audi A4 2.8 V6 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Obtain the vehicle owner's radio theft protection code, then disconnect the battery ground cable. Briefly open fuel filler cap to relieve system pressure, then close it again.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while it relearns its adaptive strategy.
Removal & Installation
On A4 and S4 mod...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi A4 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Audi A4 1.8 L4 GAS
- Remove wheel cover, then drive axle bolt in hub.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel assemblies.
- Remove drive axle mounting bolts.
- Remove cable for ABS wheel speed sensor from bracket at brake caliper, then pull ABS wheel speed sensor slightly out of swing ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi A4 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Audi A4 1.8 L4 GAS
- Loosen ribbed belt and remove from alternator.
- Remove air guide at throttle body.
- Remove upper and lower attaching nut and bolt.
- Move alternator slightly, then remove lower bolt...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi A4 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Audi -> 1996-2008 A4, 1998 Cabriolet, 2002-08 S4 & 2007-09 RS4
Vehicle: 1997 Audi A4 2.8 V6 GAS
On 1996-2003 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 20,000 miles.
On 2004-09 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced at 15,000 miles, then every 20,000 miles.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the righthand side air intake pl...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi A4 AUTOMOBILES
Audi -> Service Reset Message -> 1996-2004 A4 & S4
Vehicle: 1997 Audi A4 2.8 V6 GAS
To reset service oil message on odometer display in speedometer, switch ignition to the off position. Press and hold trip odometer reset button (B)...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi A4 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Audi A4 1.8 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi A4 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Audi A4 2.8 V6 GAS
Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction on a used drive belt. Before removing drive belt, marking running direction with chalk or felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.
- Remove sound insulation panel.
- Loosen bolts for drive belt tensioner for A/C compressor...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Audi A4 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Audi A4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Fuel & Emissions Systems Engine Compartment Components Locations Diagram for 1997 Audi A4 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
I/P & Console Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Audi A4 2.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Audi A4 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Audi A4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Audi A4 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Audi A4 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Audi A4 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Audi A4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: AIRBAG / PYROTECHNIC SAFETY BELT DEPLOYMENT INQUIRIES - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Audi A4 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: LATCH SYSTEM, INSTALLING/RETROFITTING - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Audi A4 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Audi A4 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Audi A4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Audi A4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Audi A4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Audi A4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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