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Audi R8 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Audi REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Audi R8 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Audi R8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2010 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS

Front

  • Place selector lever in position "N".
  • On models with air suspension, activate vehicle lifting mode.
  • On all models, raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove screws and remove rear noise insulation.
  • Remove noise insulation bracket.
  • Check whether there is a factory marking (paint mark) on front driveshaft and at driveshaft flange. If not, identify position of driveshaft constant velocity joint to driveshaft flange at front final drive with paint.
  • Remove bolts at front final drive/front driveshaft connection.
  • Remove bolts at transfer case/front driveshaft connection.
  • Slide driveshafts for...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Audi R8 AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Audi R8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnosis Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS

Accessing Diagnosis Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification

A system fault stored in TPMS control module memory is indicated by a constantly illuminated yellow TPMS indicator lamp on the instrument cluster. The TPMS indicator lamp cannot be...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Audi R8 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Audi R8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Audi R8 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 Audi R8 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Audi R8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Audi -> 2005-09 A6, 2007-09 S6, 2008-09 R8 & 2009 RS6
Vehicle: 2009 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS

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

  • Remove the instrument panel trim from under the glove compartment, Fig. .
  • From under the right side of the instrument panel, release the cabin air filter cover retainer and remove the cover, Fig.
  • Remove the first cabin filter element f...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Audi R8 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Audi R8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Audi -> Check Engine Lamp -> With OBD II
Vehicle: 2009 Audi R8 4.2 V8 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 Audi R8 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Audi R8 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2010 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at coolant pump V50 and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Audi R8 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Audi R8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2010 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS

Before lifting the vehicle with a jack or lift, press buttons 1 and 3 of level control (located in center dash, left of hazard lights button) at the same time for at least 5 seconds with the ignition switched on.

When the system is in "jack mode," the LEDs on control buttons 1 and 3 , the yellow LED for the manual mode on the level indicator 2 and warning light for level control in the instrument cluster will all come on. Once this happens, switch off the ignition. The vehicle can now be lifted.

To deactivate the "jack mode," press buttons 1 and 3 at the same time for a...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Audi R8 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Audi R8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 2008 Audi R8  4.2 V8 GASInstrument Panel Components Diagram for 2008 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Center Speaker
  • Vehicle Electrical System Control Module
  • J519
  • R148
  • Right Center Console Connector Station
  • Body Components Diagram for 2008 Audi R8  4.2 V8 GASBody Components Diagram for 2008 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Front Center Parking Aid Sensor
  • Left Front Parking Aid Sensor
  • Left Front Center Parking Aid Sensor
  • Right Front Parking Aid Sensor
  • Parking Aid Button
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Audi R8 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Audi R8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Audi R8  4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Valve Control Module
  • Secondary Air Injection Solenoid Valve
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
  • Camshaft Position Sensor
  • 2008 Audi R8  4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Supply Relay
  • Fuses
  • Vehicle Electrical System Control Module
  • Electronic Damping Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Audi R8 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Audi R8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RADIO RECEPTION AND PLAYBACK PROBLEMS
    Vehicle: 2008 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Insufficient Performance
  • Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
  • Document: ENGINE OIL, OIL QUALITY STANDARD
    Vehicle: 2008 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Gasoline Engines
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Audi R8 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Audi R8 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 Audi R8 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 Audi R8 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 Audi R8 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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