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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Audi -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2 V8 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 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro L 6.0 W12 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect both tunnel struts.
  • Remove rear section of exhaust system at exhaust pipe clamp(s).
  • Unbolt heat shield for center bearing.
  • Remove bolts and take off cover.
  • Remove nuts securing front mufflers and tie up or support front mufflers. Avoid excessive bending of flexible pipe connection (decoupling element) on front exhaust pipe. Angle between front muffler and front exhaust pipe must not exceed 10° or flexible connection will be damaged.
  • Remove bolts and remove heat shield from transmission.
  • Check whether there is a factory marking (paint) on drives...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2 V8 GAS

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove rear engine covers.
  • Remove rubber seal on plenum covers, then remove plenum covers.
  • Remove rear bolts for dome brace.
  • Support engine with suitable lifting device at strut towers.
  • Remove right front wheel and tire.
  • Remove lower engine splash guard.
  • Remove right front inner wheel housing liner.
  • Free up secondary air injection (AIR) air guide hose on ATF cooler.
  • Remove ATF cooler, and secure aside to engine.
  • Remove noise insulation bracket.
  • Remove transmission heat shield.
  • Remove left and right stabilizer bar mounts.
  • Remove left and right engine mounts.
  • D...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Audi -> 2004-09 A8 & S8
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2 V8 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced at 15,000 miles, then every 20,000 miles.

  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the left and right plenum chamber covers.
  • Turn the four filter cover retainers 180°, then remove the cover and filter, Fig. .
  • Remov...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Audi -> Auto-Check Indicator System ->
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2 V8 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 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove coolant vent line to expansion tank at radiator.
  • Place suitable catch pan under bottom righthand corner of radiator at transmission cooler, then disconnect ATF lines.
  • Remove coolant hose at bottom righthand of radiator.
  • Disconnect Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor above coolant hose.
  • Disconnect top coolant hose from radiator.
  • Remove radiator air gui...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable box end wrench to relieve tension fr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2006 Audi A8 Quattro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Front End Component Locations Diagram for 2006 Audi A8 Quattro  4.2 V8 GASFront End Component Locations Diagram for 2006 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Headlight Beam Adjusting Motor
  • V49
  • Luggage Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2006 Audi A8 Quattro  4.2 V8 GASLuggage Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2006 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • J605
  • Trunk Lid Control Module
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 Audi A8 Quattro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2006 Audi A8 Quattro  4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Defogger Relay
  • Airbag Control Module
  • License Plate Light
  • Heated Rear Window
  • Windshield Antenna Suppression Filter
  • 2006 Audi A8 Quattro  4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Electrical System Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2006 Audi A8 Quattro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: AIRBAG SYSTEM, SERVICING - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: AIRBAG / PYROTECHNIC SAFETY BELT DEPLOYMENT INQUIRIES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 Audi A8 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 2006 Audi A8 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 2006 Audi A8 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 2006 Audi A8 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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