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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Audi -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> All 1989-05 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2 V8 GAS

Normal Service

Service as re...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement -> Front -> Installation -> Metal Valve Body & Wheel Electronics -> Rear -> Removal -> TPMS Antenna -> TPMS Control Module
Vehicle: 2005 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2 V8 GAS

Metal Valve Body & Wheel Electronics

Removal

The nickel plated valve insert must be replaced every tire change. Release air from the tire by removing the nickel plated valve insert. The TPMS sensor can be reused, but a damaged sensor must be replaced.

  • Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
  • Raise and support the vehicle with jack stands.
  • Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  • When dismounting the tire from the rim, note the following:
    • When using pressure paddles, remove the side of the tire opposite the valve stem from the rim first. Do not use the paddles in area (a) , Fig. .
    • Position the tire c...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Audi A8 Quattro L 6.0 W12 GAS

  • Recover refrigerant, using a suitable A/C servicing station.
  • Activate vehicle lifting mode.
    • Switch on ignition.
    • Press "CAR" function button. "adaptive air suspension" main menu appears.
    • Press "SETUP" function button. "adaptive air suspension" menu appears.
    • Rotate control knob to the desired mode and select "ON" .
    • Switch ignition off.
  • Remove cover of right luggage compartment side trim.
  • Remove cover above battery.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Carefully lift engine cover at rear and center upward, then remove engine cover forward from intake manifold.
  • Remove cover above coolant reservo...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Audi -> 2004-09 A8 & S8
Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Audi -> Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Audi A8 Quattro L 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 2005 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2 V8 GAS

Inlet

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

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Audi A8 Quattro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Luggage Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2 V8 GASLuggage Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Trunk Lid Alarm Switch
  • F123
  • Engine Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2 V8 GASEngine Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Coolant Switch-Off Valve
  • N279
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Audi A8 Quattro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Audi A8 Quattro L 6.0 W12 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Audi A8 Quattro L 6.0 W12 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Defogger Relay
  • Airbag Control Module
  • License Plate Light
  • Heated Rear Window
  • Windshield Antenna Suppression Filter
  • 2005 Audi A8 Quattro L 6.0 W12 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Audi A8 Quattro L 6.0 W12 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface
  • Operating Electronics and Telephone Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Audi A8 Quattro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: INTERIOR CLEANING PRODUCTS ON AND AROUND AIRBAG UNITS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: AIRBAG SYSTEM, SERVICING - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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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