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2001 Audi S8 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Audi REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- 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 2001 Audi S8 AUTOMOBILES
Audi -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Blower Motor, Replace -> A4 & S4 -> A6, Allroad & S6 -> A8 & S8 -> TT
Vehicle: 2001 Audi S8 4.2 V8 GAS
A4 & S4
- Remove cover from under glove compartment, then the glove compartment.
- Disconnect blower motor electrical connector.
- Remove blower motor plate mounting bolts, then the blower motor with mounting plate from HVAC housing.
- Depress blower motor locking tabs, then separate blower motor from mounting plate.
- Disconnect electrical connectors.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Ensure locking tabs are securely intact.
- Ensure electrical connectors and wiring are properly routed to avoid pinching.
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Audi S8 AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Component Replacement -> A4 & S4 -> A4, A6, S4 & S6 -> A6 & S6 -> A8 & S8 -> Electronic Control Unit -> Front Wheel Speed Sensors -> Hydraulic Control Unit -> Hydraulic Control Unit Mounting Bracket -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensors -> TT
Vehicle: 2001 Audi S8 4.2 V8 GAS
Electronic Control Unit
A4, A6, S4 & S6
The electronic control unit is located beneath the lefthand side of the rear seat.
- Turn ignition Off.
- Remove rear seat.
- Remove spring retaining electrical connector, then disconnect electrical connector.
- Remove screws securing control unit.
- Reverse procedure to install.
A8 & S8
- Remove lower slot cover from between knee bolster and lower column cover.
- Remove knee bolster.
- Remove ABS control module.
- Disconnect ABS control module electrical harness connector.
- Reverse procedure to install.
TT
The control module is mounted to the hydraulic unit, located...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Audi S8 AUTOMOBILES
Audi -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> All 1989-05 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2001 Audi S8 4.2 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Service as re...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Audi S8 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Audi S8 4.2 V8 GAS
- Remove wheel cover, then drive axle bolt in hub.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tires.
- 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 arm.
- Remove swing ar...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Audi S8 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Audi S8 4.2 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove rear noise insulation.
- Remove electrical connector from solenoid.
- Remove terminal B+ protective cap.
- Remove nut and terminal B+ from solenoi...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Audi S8 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Audi -> 1997-2003 A8 & S8
Vehicle: 2001 Audi S8 4.2 V8 GAS
On 1997-2000 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. On 2001-03 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Audi S8 AUTOMOBILES
Audi -> Service Indicator Lamp -> 1998-2004 -> Less Scan Tool -> With Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2001 Audi S8 4.2 V8 GAS
With Scan Tool
- Connect VAG 1551 scan tool and VAG 1551/3 adapter cable, or equivalents, to diagnostic connector.
- "Rapid Data Transfer" will be displayed.
- Initiate adaptation function 10 as follows:
- Press buttons 1 and 0 to select adaptation function 10.
- Press Q button to confirm input.
- Press buttons 0 and 2 to insert channel number 02.
- Press Q button to confirm input.
Less Scan Tool
- Place ignition to Off position.
- Press reset button for trip recorder in instrument cluster and place ignition switch in On pos...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Audi S8 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2001 Audi S8 4.2 V8 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 2001 Audi S8 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Audi S8 4.2 V8 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable box end wrench to relieve tension ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Audi S8 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 Audi S8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Motronic Engine Control Module Diagram for 2001 Audi S8 4.2 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Ignition Coil Diagram for 2001 Audi S8 4.2 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Audi S8 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Audi S8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2001 Audi S8 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2001 Audi S8 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Audi S8 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Audi S8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: AIRBAG / PYROTECHNIC SAFETY BELT DEPLOYMENT INQUIRIES - REVISED Vehicle: 2001 Audi S8 4.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AUDI TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS OVERVIEW - REVISED Vehicle: 2001 Audi S8 4.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Audi S8 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 Audi S8 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 2001 Audi S8 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 2001 Audi S8 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 2001 Audi S8 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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