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1997 Audi Cabriolet CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Audi REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Audi -> Arming -> Air Bag II & III System -> Air Bag V System
Vehicle: 1997 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS
Air Bag II & III System
- Connect voltage supply connector.
- Connect battery ground cable.
- Turn ignition On. Air bag indicator lamp should light for approximately 10 seconds, then go off.
- If air bag indicator lamp does not light or remains lit after approximately 10 seconds, an air bag system faul...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> A4 -> A6, Cabriolet & 90 -> A8 -> Hydraulic Booster/Servo -> Vacuum Booster
Vehicle: 1997 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS
Hydraulic Booster/Servo
- Remove master cylinder as outlined under "Hydraulic Brake System."
- Disconnect hydraulic lines from booster/servo.
- Remove brake booster/servo attaching bolts.
- Disconnect booster pushrod from brake pedal.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Adjust push rod length to 9.04-9.08 inches from face of booster/servo unit to center of clevis hole.
- Torque booster mounting bolts to 18 ft. lbs.
Vacuum Booster
A4
- Remove master cylinder as outlined under "Hydraulic Brake System."
- Disconnect hydraulic lines from brake servo unit.
- Remove stowage area from under l...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Audi -> Component Locations -> 1991-05 2.8L V6
Vehicle: 1997 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS
Refer to Fig...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Attached Wheel Bearing Housing -> Less Attached Wheel Bearing Housing
Vehicle: 1997 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS
Attached Wheel Bearing Housing
- Loosen wheel bolts.
- Remove wheel hub to axle shaft bolt.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove washer and wheel.
- Remove axle shaft flange, nut from link rod, and control arm to stabilizer bar to subframe mounting bolts.
- Push control arm downward, then press axle shaft out of hub using a suitable puller.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Ensure splines on stub axle and wheel hub are free of oil, grease and old locking compound.
- Apply a .2 inch (5mm) band of D6 locking compound around end of outer CV joint splines, then install axle...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Audi Cabriolet 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 Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Audi -> Check Engine Lamp -> With OBD II
Vehicle: 1997 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS
The Check Engine lamp should illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position to indicate the lamp is operational. After the engine has been started, the warning lamp should go off. If warning lamp com...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS
This procedure has been revised by a Technical Service Bulletin.
- Drain cooling system.
- Unscrew viscous fan from bearing, then pull rearward into shroud.
- Remove shroud and viscous fan assembly.
- Disconnect radiator hoses.
- R...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Audi Cabriolet 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.
- Remove dri...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Audi Cabriolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Audi Cabriolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Audi Cabriolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: AIRBAG / PYROTECHNIC SAFETY BELT DEPLOYMENT INQUIRIES - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AIRBAG, REPLACEMENT INTERVAL CHANGE - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Audi Cabriolet 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 Cabriolet 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 Cabriolet 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 Cabriolet 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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