1996 AUDI A4 Engine Oil Level Checking Workshop Manual

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RAPGARD , inspection, removal and
disposal


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Service
Within 48 Hours after arrival at Dealer:

Inspection

-
Inspect RAPGARD for damage or peeling.
If RAPGARD is disturbed (dented, scratched,
etc.):
- You must note the damage on the Carrier
Delivery Receipt, including damage type, extent
and location. Failure to note damage on the
Carrier Delivery Receipt will result in non-
payment of the repair.

Note:

RAPGARD must be removed from the
vehicle no later than six months after
application. See sticker (location on vehicle
body varies) for detailed information.
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Within 72 Hours prior to delivery to the
Customer:

Remove RAPGARD from vehicle.

Wash vehicle exterior.
Inspect paint surfaces, moldings and glass.
Protect the paint surface of all new vehicles
by applying 3M Perfect-It Paste Wax
(3M Part No. 39526) or equivalent.

Removal

Vehicle must be at room temperature.
The ideal body surface temperature for
RAPGARD removal is 60 F (15.5 C) to 80
F (26.6 C).

If body surface temperatures are below 60 F
(15.5 C) or above 80 F (26.6 C) then:
Removal procedure should be performed
indoors after surface temperatures have
been allowed to stabilize within the given
range.
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- Rinse vehicle thoroughly with water to remove
surface dirt or dust and to help stabilize body
surface temperatures.

- Starting at the corners of each panel, carefully
remove RAPGARD from vehicle.
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RAPGARD , paint inspection after removal
- Inspect painted surfaces under one of the
following lighting conditions:

Indoors under fluorescent lighting.
Outdoors under bright sunlight.

Important!:
If any defects on the exterior have been identified
(scratches, dings, dents and other types of body
damage):

- Contact your Service Manager and arrange to
repair defects immediately.

Note:

After removal of RAPGARD , some vehicles
may exhibit temporary paint discoloration or paint
swelling (caused by trapped moisture under the
RAPGARD ).

This temporary swelling is caused by the paint
finish absorbing moisture trapped under the
RAPGARD film.

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This swelling will disappear with exposure to
the sun or heat lamps within 2 - 3 hours. Severe
Paint swelling may require 2 - 3 days to
recover.
DO NOT buff or refinish paint for this condition!
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Adhesive residue removal

CAUTION!

Always read and follow manufacturer
Cautions and Warnings regarding use of
product.

If RAPGARD adhesive residue remains on
paint finish, remove with a non-abrasive polishing
product such as, (3M Part No. 5995) light colors
or (3M Part No. 5996) dark colors. Thick lines of adhesive residue can be removed
with general purpose adhesive cleaner (3M Part
No. 08987-aerosol, or Part No, 08984-qt. can) or
equivalent.

Note:
Paint discoloration (looks like shaded or dark
magic marker lines) can be removed with a heat
gun using the following procedure:

- Hold heat gun approximately 3 in. away from
affected paint surfaces and apply heat using
slow oscillating motions until discoloration is
gone.

- If discoloration remains, wipe the heated area
with Isopropyl alcohol and repeat procedure to
increase surface drying.
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Important!

After inspecting and removing RAPGARD ,
washing vehicle, inspecting and repairing any
defects in paint surfaces, moldings and glass:
- Protect the vehicle paint surface by applying 3M
Perfect-It Paste Wax (3M Part No. 39526) or
equivalent.
RAPGARD Disposal
RAPGARD can be disposed as normal paper
waste. If unsure about proper disposal
procedures in your area, check local regulations.
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Transportation wiper blades, removing
at vehicle delivery


From my 2002

Service
For all Models arriving at your dealership with
transportation wiper blades:
Transportation wiper blades (except A6 and A4
Models, see notes below) are shorter than
original equipment wiper blades and colored blue
or yellow.

Note:

Until further notice, A6 Models will be equipped
with a set of original equipment blades (to be
used as transportation blades).
A new set of wiper blades are located in the
trunk and must only be installed at time of
vehicle delivery.
For all Models except A6 and A4, original
equipment blades are temporarily installed then
removed during the Pre-Delivery Inspection
(PDI) to check wiper blade park position only.

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