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1996 Audi Cabriolet CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Audi REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Computer Relearn Procedures -> Audi -> 1995-97 -> 1998-2004 -> OBD -> OBD II
Vehicle: 1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS
OBD
Whenever the ECM is replaced, the new ECM will need to be " Coded." Use the following procedure to "Code" the ECM.
- Connect VAG 1551, or equivalent scan tool to the diagnostic connector.
- Operate scan tool until display shows "Select Function XX."
- Press scan buttons 0 and 7 to select "Code Control Module" function, then press "Q" button to confirm input.
- "Code Control Module" and " Enter Code Number" should appear on the display.
- Enter correct code number as follows:
- Code 0003: Vehicles with manual transmission.
- Code 0004: Vehi...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Hydraulic Booster/Servo -> Pressure Accumulator Check Valve -> Pressure Accumulator Pressure Relief Valve -> Pressure Accumulator-Gas Pressure -> Vacuum Booster
Vehicle: 1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS
Hydraulic Booster/Servo
- With engine off, depress brake pedal approximately 20 times to reduce system pressure.
- Disconnect warning light switch electrical connector, then remove switch.
- Attach pressure gauge with hollow bolt and copper washers to brake servo unit. Attach thick copper washer between brake servo unit and banjo fitting and thin copper washer between hollow bolt and banjo fitting.
- Start engine and let idle until pressure gauge reading exceeds 2030 psi.
- If specified pressure is not reached, check delivery rate of central hydraulic pump as follows.
- Turn ignition Off, lea...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Audi -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> All 1989-05 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Service as re...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Attached Wheel Bearing Housing -> Less Attached Wheel Bearing Housing
Vehicle: 1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS
Attached Wheel Bearing Housing
- Loosen wheel bolts.
- Remove wheel hub to axle shaft bolt.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove washer and wheel.
- Remove axle shaft flange, nut from link rod, and control arm to stabilizer bar to subframe mounting bolts.
- Push control arm downward, then press axle shaft out of hub using a suitable puller.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Ensure splines on stub axle and wheel hub are free of oil, grease and old locking compound.
- Apply a .2 inch (5mm) band of D6 locking compound around end of outer CV joint splines, then install axle...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS
- Remove alternator assembly.
- Disconnect starter motor electrical connectors.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- On models equipped with automatic transmission, remove right front wheel.
- Remove starter motor to transmission housing attaching bolts.
- Remove starter from ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Audi -> Service Reset Message -> Cabriolet
Vehicle: 1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS
To reset service oil message on odometer display in speedometer, switch ignition to the off position. Press and hold trip odometer reset button (B) on ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at large coolant line and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS
Mark direction of belt travel before removing, using a crayon or marker. Reinstalling a used belt in opposite direction could damage belt.
- Remove dri...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Audi Cabriolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Cruise Control Module Location Diagram for 1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Fresh Air Recirculating Flap Location Diagram for 1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Audi Cabriolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Audi Cabriolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: AIRBAG / PYROTECHNIC SAFETY BELT DEPLOYMENT INQUIRIES - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AIRBAG, REPLACEMENT INTERVAL CHANGE - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Audi Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Audi Cabriolet 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 1996 Audi Cabriolet 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 1996 Audi Cabriolet 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 1996 Audi Cabriolet 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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