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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi A6 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Cleanliness -> General Service -> Product Compatibility -> R-134a Systems -> Safety
Vehicle: 1997 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8 V6 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

Product Compatibility

Before adding or replacing engine coolant, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. If using orange silicate-free coolant, do not mix with green silicated coolant, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, engine coolant will require change sooner at 30,000 miles or 24 months.

Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to "A/C D... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi A6 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> A6 & S6 -> Brake Pressure Regulator -> Cabriolet & 90
Vehicle: 1997 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8 V6 GAS

Brake Pressure Regulator

Cabriolet & 90
  • For the following procedure, the vehicle must be empty and standing level on all four wheels, fuel tank must be full and jack and spare tire must be in normal locations.
  • Raise and support vehicle using a suitable wheel type lift.
  • Ensure vehicle is level and suspension is in normal position.
  • Loosen brake compensator spring adjustment bolt and nut.
  • Insert pins of adjustment tool No. 3284 into holes on arm and body of brake compensator Fig. .
  • Tighten spring adjustment bolt and nut, then remov...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi A6 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Audi -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1997 Audi A6 Quattro 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 A6 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel cover and remove drive axle bolt in hub.
  • Pull speed sensor slightly out of housing, then remove drive axle flange to transaxle mounting bolts.
  • Press drive axle upward toward front o...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi A6 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8 V6 GAS

  • Remove alternator assembly.
  • Disconnect starter motor electrical connectors.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • On models equipped with automatic transmission, remove right front wheel.
  • Remove starter motor to transmission housing attaching bolts.
  • Remove starter from ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi A6 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Audi -> Auto-Check Indicator System ->
Vehicle: 1997 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8 V6 GAS

The auto-check system will monitor certain vehicle systems when the ignition switch is placed in the On position and vehicle is operated. When all monitored systems are functioning properly, the system display will indicate "OK" for a few seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the On position.

This system monitors brake fluid level and hydraulic pressure, engine oil pressure, coolant temperature and level, brake pad wear, headlamps and tail lamps, battery voltage, washer fluid level and fuel level.

When the auto-check yellow or r...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi A6 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at rear coolant line and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi A6 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Version A -> Version B
Vehicle: 1997 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8 V6 GAS

Mark direction of belt travel before removing, using a crayon or marker. Reinstalling a used belt in opposite direction could damage belt.

Version A

  • Remove drive belt guard.
  • Loosen drive belt tensioner using 15mm wrench and drift 3204 or equivalent,...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Audi A6 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Audi A6 Quattro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Control Module Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Audi A6 Quattro  2.8 V6 GASControl Module Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Airbag Control Module
  • Rear Window Shade Control Module
  • Connector J-296
  • Left Hand Front Power Window Control Module
  • Right Hand Front Power Window Control Module
  • Fuel & Emissions Systems Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Audi A6 Quattro  2.8 V6 GASFuel & Emissions Systems Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Leak Detection Pump
  • Secondary Air Injection Pump Motor
  • Connector V-101
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Audi A6 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Audi A6 Quattro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Audi A6 Quattro  2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • 1997 Audi A6 Quattro  2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Sunroof Control Module
  • Front Interior Light
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Audi A6 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Audi A6 Quattro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: AIRBAG / PYROTECHNIC SAFETY BELT DEPLOYMENT INQUIRIES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: AIRBAG, REPLACEMENT INTERVAL CHANGE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Audi A6 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Audi A6 Quattro 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 A6 Quattro 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 A6 Quattro 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 A6 Quattro 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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