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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Audi -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro L 6.0 W12 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Obtain the vehicle owner's radio theft protection code, then disconnect the battery ground cable. Briefly open fuel filler cap to relieve system pressure, then close it again.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while it relearns its adaptive strategy.

Removal & Installation

On A4 and S4 mod...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro 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 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro L 6.0 W12 GAS

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro L 6.0 W12 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove front wheels and tires.
  • Remove front sections of wheelhouse liners.
  • Remove front bumper cover.
  • Disengage release cable for hood lock.
  • Move lock carrier into service position: For service position, do not disconnect any refrigerant or coolant lines and no lines for power steering fluid circuit. Electrical harness connectors must not be disconnected. When installing lock carrier, make sure that no wires or hoses are pinched
    • Remove intake air duct between lock carrier and air cleaner housing at lock carr...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Audi -> 2004-09 A8 & S8
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro L 6.0 W12 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 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Audi -> Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2005-09 A8 & S8 -> Relearn Procedure -> Reset Procedure -> TPMS Control Module -> TPMS Sensor & Tire Pressure
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2 V8 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 new specified pressures.

Relearn Procedure

TPMS Sensor & Tire Pressure
  • When a wheel ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro L 6.0 W12 GAS

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro L 6.0 W12 GAS

  • Remove engine cover.
  • Mark direction of rotation of drive belt with chalk or felt pen, if belt is to be reused.
  • Rotate drive belt te...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2006 Audi A8 Quattro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Panel Component Locations Diagram for 2006 Audi A8 Quattro  4.2 V8 GASInstrument Panel Component Locations Diagram for 2006 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Window Shade Switch
  • E149
  • Instrument Panel Component Locations Diagram for 2006 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2 V8 GASInstrument Panel Component Locations Diagram for 2006 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Climatronic Control Module
  • J255
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 Audi A8 Quattro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2006 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Sunroof Switch Light
  • Sunroof Button
  • 2006 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Headlight Washer Pump
  • Headlight Washer System Relay
  • Right Washer Nozzle Heater
  • Left Washer Nozzle Heater
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2006 Audi A8 Quattro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: AIRBAG SYSTEM, SERVICING - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: AIRBAG / PYROTECHNIC SAFETY BELT DEPLOYMENT INQUIRIES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2006 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 Audi A8 Quattro AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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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