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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Audi S6 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Audi S6 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Evacuating System -> Using Charging Station -> Using Vacuum Pump
Vehicle: 1997 Audi S6 2.2 L5 GAS

Using Vacuum Pump

Vacuum pumps suitable for removing air and moisture from A/C systems are commercially available. A specification for system pump down used here is 28-291/2 inches vacuum. This reading can be attained at or near sea level only. For each 1000 feet of altitude this operation is performed, the reading will be 1 inch vacuum higher. For example, at 5000 feet elevation, only 23-241/2 inches of vacuum can be obtained. The system refrigerant must be completely recovered before it can be evacuated. Damage to the vacuum pump will result if pressurized ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Audi S6 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Audi S6 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> 1995 -> A4 -> A6 & S6 -> A6, Cabriolet, S6 & 90 -> A8 -> Acceleration Switch -> Brake System Bleed -> Cabriolet & 90 -> Combination Relay -> Component Replacement -> Electronic Control Unit -> Except A8 -> Front Wheel Speed Sensors -> Hydraulic Control Unit -> Hydraulic Control Unit Mounting Bracket -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensors
Vehicle: 1997 Audi S6 2.2 L5 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Refer to "Hydraulic Brake System" for procedures.

Component Replacement

Electronic Control Unit
Except A8

The electronic control unit is located beneath the lefthand side of the rear seat.

  • Turn ignition switch to the Off position.
  • Remove rear seat.
  • Remove spring retaining electrical connector, then disconnect electrical connector.
  • Remove screws securing control unit.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
A8
  • 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.
  • ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Audi S6 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Audi S6 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Audi -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> All 1989-05 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2002 Audi S6 Avant 4.2 V8 GAS

Normal Service

Service as re...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Audi S6 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Audi S6 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2009 Audi S6 5.2 V10 GAS

Front

  • Remove wheel trim. Pull trim cap off light-alloy wheels, using puller in vehicle tool kit.
  • Loosen bolt for drive axle outer joint by a maximum of 90°. Vehicle must be standing on its wheels to avoid risk of accident.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Screw all 5 wheel bolts hand-tight.
  • Remove hex bolt for drive axle outer joint.
  • Unbolt drive axle from flange shaft on transmission. If not enough space is available for removing drive axle, proceed as follows:
    • Remove nut and hex bolt and pull out both upper links upward.
    • Swing wheel bearing housing out ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Audi S6 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 S6 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2007 Audi S6 5.2 V10 GAS

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Audi S6 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Audi S6 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Audi S6 2.2 L5 GAS

  • Obtain radio anti-theft protection code.
  • Remove drive belts, then disconnect electrical connections from alternator.
  • Remove alternato...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Audi S6 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Audi S6 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: 2008 Audi S6 5.2 V10 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 S6 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Audi S6 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Audi -> Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2005-09 A6 & S6 -> Relearn Procedure -> Reset Procedure
Vehicle: 2009 Audi S6 5.2 V10 GAS

Reset Procedure

  • Check and adjust tire pressure to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Press the CAR function button.
  • Select TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING.
  • Select STORE CURR TIRE PRESSURES.
  • After pressures are saved, the TPMS measures current tire pressures and saves them as...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Audi S6 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Audi S6 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Audi S6 Avant 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Drain cooling system.
  • 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 guide bolts and ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Audi S6 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Audi S6 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Audi S6 2.2 L5 GAS

  • Remove viscous fan, using suitable spanner wrench, lay viscous fan in fan frame.
  • Unclip lower wiring loom from fan frame, if required.
  • Mark direction of en...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Audi S6 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Audi S6 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Fuel Components Diagram for 2008 Audi S6  5.2 V10 GASFuel Components Diagram for 2008 Audi S6 5.2 V10 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Knock Sensor 1
  • Knock Sensor 2
  • Intake Flap Motor
  • Knock Sensor 3
  • Knock Sensor 4
  • Control Module Diagram for 2007 Audi S6  5.2 V10 GASControl Module Diagram for 2007 Audi S6 5.2 V10 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Passenger Side Door Control Module
  • J386
  • J387
  • Right Side Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Audi S6 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Audi S6 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Audi S6  5.2 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Audi S6 5.2 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Climatronic Control Module
  • Passenger Heated Seat Adjuster
  • Driver Heated Seat Adjuster
  • 2002 Audi S6 Avant 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Audi S6 Avant 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Airbag Control Module
  • Control Module With Display Unit in Instrument Cluster
  • Ignition/Starter Switch
  • Dual Horn Relay
  • Horn Button
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Audi S6 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Audi S6 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: BRAKE PULSATION DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2003 Audi S6 Avant 4.2 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Vibration
  • Auto Systems:
  • Brakes, Power Brakes, Traction Control
  • Document: WARRANTY - V60 CELLULAR TELEPHONES
    Vehicle: 2002 Audi S6 Avant 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Aux Equip, Phone, Jacks, Trailer Hitches, Towing
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Audi S6 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Audi S6 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 S6 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 S6 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 S6 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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