1999 AUDI A4 air condition

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Description of work

Engine oil level, checking

After turning engine OFF, wait approximately 3
minutes to allow oil to flow back into oil pan.

- Remove dipstick, wipe with a lint free cloth, and
re-insert fully.

Note:
Please observe waste disposal requirements!

- Remove dipstick and read oil level:

Marking ranges on dipstick.
CAUTION!
If oil level is above -a - there is risk of damage to Three Way
Catalytic Converter.
a - Oil level must be at top edge of shaded area but under no condition
above.
b - Oil may be topped off.
c - Oil must be topped off.
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V-belt and ribbed belts, replacing (4-
cylinder engine AEB)


Lock carrier must be in service position Page 24


Removing

Vehicles with air conditioner

- Remove noise insulation Page 18
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All models - Loosen securing bolts of tensioning roller for ribbed belt for A/C
compressor (arrows).
- Loosen ribbed belt and remove.

- To loosen ribbed belt, turn tensioning element in direction of arrow.
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Note:
It is not possible to adjust the tension of the V-
belt for the coolant pump.

- Tighten viscous fan mounting to 45 Nm.

- Install ribbed belt over crankshaft pulley, viscous
fan pulley and power steering pump pulley. If
necessary, pull belt upward using a suitable tool.

Vehicles with air conditioner - Turn ribbed belt tensioning element in direction of arrow.
- Install ribbed belt over Generator pulley last. Release tensioning
element.
- Check that ribbed belt is properly seated.

Routing of ribbed belt Page 32

- Install ribbed belt for A/C compressor.

Routing of ribbed belt Page 32
- Apply torque wrench to hex on tensioning roller and tension with a
torque of 25 Nm
- Tighten bolts -A- to 20 Nm
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Poly-ribbed belt, checking, removing,
and replacing

Check condition of Poly-ribbed belt for:

Splits in base material (cracks, core
fractures, cross section fractures).
Separation of layers (top layer, tensile
cords).
Bursting on base material.
Fraying of cords.
Flank wear (material flaking, frayed flanks,
hardening of flanks (glassy surface), and
surface cracks).
Traces of oil and grease.

Note:
If defects exist, replace Poly-ribbed belt.
Poly-ribbed belt replacement interval

- Every 144,000 km (90,000 mi.)
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Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF),
checking (01V transmission)


Requirements for check:

Vehicle standing on level surface.
Transmission must not be in fail-safe mode.
Shift lever in "P" position, parking brake
applied.
Engine idling.
Air Conditioner and heater OFF.
ATF temperature must not exceed 40 C
(104 F) at start of test.

CAUTION!

Part numbers are for reference only. Always
check with your Parts Dept. for the latest
parts information.

Notes:

Only ATF with designation ESSO LT 71 141
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Headlights, adjusting


Requirements

Tires inflated to correct pressure.
Lenses clean and in proper condition.
Reflectors in proper condition.
Springs settled (load vehicle with approx. 75
kg (165 Ibs) on driver's seat and roll several
meters (yards).
Vehicle standing on level ground.
Adjust headlight housing from top with
screwdriver or allen wrench.

Illustration shows adjusting screws for right headlight. Adjusting screws for
left headlight are symmetrically opposite.
A = Vertical adjustment
B = Lateral adjustment
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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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