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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: 2008 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS

Front

  • Remove wheel trim. Detach trim cap for light-alloy wheels using puller in vehicle tool kit.
  • Loosen driveshaft collar bolt only 90°, so as to not damage wheel bearing. Vehicle must be standing on its wheels when loosening and tightening collar bolt to reduce risk of accident.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Screw in all five wheel bolts hand-tight.
  • With an assistant applying the brakes, remove driveshaft collar bolt from the driveshaft. If collar bolt is loose or has been removed, wheel bearings must not be loaded. If wheel bearings are loaded with weight of vehicle, whee...

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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+.

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2009 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS

Refer to Fig. for wiring...

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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+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Pivot tensioner to release drive belt tension.
  • Place a bolt or drift in hole to lock tensioner.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove drive belt tensioner.
  • Disconnect connector from alternator.
  • Remove nut and B+ terminal from alternator.
  • Clamp off coolant hoses.
  • Loosen hose clamps on coolant hoses.
  • Loosen alternator mounting bolts approximately 6 turns.
  • Tap bolt heads with...

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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 -> Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2009 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS

The brake pad wear warning lamp will be illuminated when disc brake pads wear d...

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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+

Radiator, Replace -> Center -> Side
Vehicle: 2008 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS

Side

  • Remove front vehicle underbody cover.
  • Remove front bumper cover.
  • On left side, remove bolts and remove air duct.
  • On right side, disconnect electrical connector on outside air temperature sensor.
  • Remove bolts and remove air duct.
  • On both sides, remove coolant hoses from radiator.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove bolts and secure condenser against falling down.
  • Disconnect coolant fan electrical connectors and free them up.
  • Remove bolts and remove bracket with radiator to side.
  • Remove radiator from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Inspect...

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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: 2009 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+.

Safety Components Diagram for 2008 Audi R8  4.2 V8 GASSafety Components Diagram for 2008 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Air Bag Unit
  • Safety Components Diagram for 2008 Audi R8  4.2 V8 GASSafety Components Diagram for 2008 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Electrical Connection
  • Three-Point Seat Belt With Belt Tensioner
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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:
  • Fuses
  • Vehicle Electrical System Control Module
  • 2008 Audi R8  4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring 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: SOFTWARE VERSION MANAGEMENT (SVM), OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2008 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
  • Document: NOISE FROM CENTRAL REAR END (PRESUMED TO BE FROM ADDITIONAL BRAKE LIGHT)
    Vehicle: 2008 Audi R8 4.2 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Lighting, Horns, Turn Signals, Steering Column
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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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