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2008 Audi A3 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
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS
Before removing, mark positions of all parts in relation to each other. Re-install in same position, otherwise imbalance will be excessive and bearings could be damaged causing rumbling noises.
Do not kink driveshaft, only store and move when fully extended.
- Raise and support vehicle using a twin pillar vehicle hoist.
- Disconnect exhaust system at clamp and remove rear part of exhaust system.
- Support driveshaft with suitable jack.
- Remove drive shaft heat shield.
- After removing heat shield, re-install center bearing.
- Remove driveshaft with flexible disc from bevel box.
- Remove bolts an...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Relearn Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2 V6 GAS
- When a wheel has been changed, the new tire must be initialized.
- Press the Reset button located on the windshield wiper control lever until DISPLAY TYPE appears on the instrument cluster.
- Press the button on end of windshield wiper control lever to select SET option.
- Press the Reset button on the windshield wiper control lever.
- Press the button on end...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect electrical connector at Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor.
- Remove engine cover.
- Lift activated charcoal filter (with hoses still connected) out of bracket and set aside.
- If belt is to be reused mark direction of rotation, before removing drive belt. Belt damage will result if not reinstalled in proper direction.
- Relieve drive belt tension by turning tensioner clockwise, using a suitable tool.
- Lock tensioner in place, using a suitable tool.
- Re...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Audi -> 2006-09 A3 & 2008-09 TT
Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced at 15,000 miles, then every 20,000 miles.
- Cover front passenger side floor mat area with paper.
- From under the right side of the instrument panel, detach the clips securing the insulation mat, then remove the mat, Fig. .
- Remove the ca...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Audi -> Electronic Ignition Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS
The electronic ignition system warning lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. After the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp lights during engine operation, a knocking condition is indicated or a problem has arisen in the ignition sys...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2 V6 GAS
- Open cap of coolant expansion tank.
- Loosen quick-release fasteners and remove noise insulation.
- Remove left and right front wheel housing liners.
- Remove front bumper cover.
- Open drain plug on radiator and allow coolant to drain, using a suitable container.
- Disconnect adjacent coolant hose from radiator.
- Disconnect coolant hose from bottom left of radiator.
- Disconnect top coolant hose from radiator.
- On models with Multitronic transmission or automatic transmission 09L, proceed as follows:
- Remove fasteners and remove intake air ducts.
- Place an oil receptacle underneath.
- Disconnect top and ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect electrical connector at engine cover.
- Disconnect intake hose connection at engine cover, using suitable spring-type clip pliers.
- Remove engine cover by moving upward and out.
- Remove EVAP canister with connected lines upward out of retainer and lay ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Audi A3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Drivers Door Component Diagram for 2008 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Console Diagram for 2008 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Audi A3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Audi A3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: AUDI TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS OVERVIEW - REVISED Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AIRBAG / PYROTECHNIC SAFETY BELT DEPLOYMENT INQUIRIES - REVISED Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Audi A3 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 2008 Audi A3 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 2008 Audi A3 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 2008 Audi A3 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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