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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Audi A3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Audi -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A3 2.0 L4 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 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Audi A3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front, Bolted Inner Joint -> Front, Splined Inner Joint -> Rear
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2 V6 GAS
Front, Bolted Inner Joint
- Remove sound insulation.
- Remove drive axle bolts on wheel side.
- For axles with intermediate shaft, remove hex-combination bolt of drive axle threaded connection.
- For all axles, remove wheel.
- For axles with intermediate shaft, unbolt drive axle from intermediate flange.
- For axles without intermediate shaft, remove drive axle from transmission flange.
- For all axles, press CV joint out of wheel bearing unit using a brass drift (lightly tap if required).
- Remove drive axle.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque wheel lug nuts to 89 ft. lbs.
- ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Audi A3 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 A3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Relearn Procedures
Vehicle: 2007 Audi A3 2.0 L4 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 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Audi A3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 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 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Audi A3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Audi -> 2006-09 A3 & 2008-09 TT
Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2 V6 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 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Audi A3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Audi -> Electronic Ignition Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2 V6 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 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Audi A3 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2009 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Audi A3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2 V6 GAS
- Remove front engine cover.
- Remove air duct and mounting bolts.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Loosen quick-release fasteners and remove front noise insulation. Rear section of noise insulation remains installed.
- Mark direct...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Audi A3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Luggage Compartment Diagram for 2008 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Body Components Diagram for 2007 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Audi A3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2006 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Audi A3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: MIL ON - MISFIRE DTC STORED AFTER COLD START Vehicle: 2006 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: BRAKE PULSATION DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES - REVISED Vehicle: 2009 Audi A3 Quattro 2.0 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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