1999 AUDI A4 Hood Workshop Manual

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Hood Hood, removing, installing and adjusting

1 -
Hood
Removing:
- Disconnect hose to windshield washer
system and unclip.
Second person is needed to support and
lift hood during removal
- Disconnect gas-filled strut -2- from hood
-1-.
- Remove bolts -6-.
- Remove hood.
Installing:
- Install in reverse order of removal.
Adjusting:
- Align hood -1- between fenders.
- Adjust height of hood at hood lock Fig.
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Hood can be adjusted for height relative to
fenders by adjusting stop buffers -4- Fig. 2 Page 55
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Panel gap dimensions Fig. 5
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2 -
Gas-filled strut
Removing page 55
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- To install, press gas-filled strut onto ball
stud.
- Install with tube end of strut at body of
vehicle.
Releasing pressure page 55
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3 -
Hood hinge
Hood -1- must be removed or propped up
securely
- To remove, remove bolts -5-, -6- and -7-.
4 -
Stop buffer Adjusting Fig. 2
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5 -
Bolts (2x)
21 Nm (15 ft lb)
6 -
Bolts (2x) 21 Nm (15 ft lb)
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7 -
Bolt
7.5 Nm (66 in. lb)
8 -
Hood lock release
- To remove, remove bolt -9-.Installing Fig. 3
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Hood lock release can only be adjusted in
direction of travel
9 -
Bolts (3x) 8 Nm (71 in. lb)
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Gas-filled strut, removing and installing

1 -
Gas-filled strut
Removing:
- Prop up or secure hood -2- in open
position.
- Remove securing clip -5-.
- Also remove clip -3-.
- Lift hood slightly, remove bolt -4- and
remove gas-filled strut.
Installing:
- Install with tube end of strut at body of
vehicle.
2 -
Hood
3 -
Securing clip
4 -
Pins
5 -
Securing clip
6 -
Stop buffer
Hood height adjustment Fig. 2
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WARNING!
Clamp only in the area shown; otherwise there is a risk of an
accident!
Note:
Always wear eye protection when performing this procedure. Cover the
sawing area with a clean rag to contain any escaping fluid. Fig. 1 Releasing gas from strut
- Clamp gas-filled strut in vice area -x-.
Dimension -x-: 50 mm (2 in.)
- Using saw, cut into cylindrical part of strut at point within first third of
cylinder's length (measured from piston rod end of cylinder).
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Note:
The stop buffers can be used for adjusting the height of the hood. Fig. 2 Adjusting height of stop buffers
- When hood is closed, stop buffer -3- (2x external) must rest lightly on
the lock carrier.
- Turn stop buffer -1- (2x internal) in hood -2- until impact, then unscrew
one half rotation.
Marking -A- must point toward rear of vehicle.

Fig. 3 Hood latch release
- Hood lock actuator -2- must be flush with radiator grill when closed.
- Hood lock actuator must be centrally positioned relative to radiator grill.
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Fig. 4 Removing and installing lower section of hood lock
- Disengage hood lock cable page 55
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- Remove bolts -2- (4x).
Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
- Remove lower section of lock -3-.
1 - Lock carrier
- To adjust hood, move lower section of lock up or down as required.

Gap dimensions can be checked using 3371 adjustment gauge.
Dimension -a- 3.0 mm Fig. 5 Panel gap dimensions
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Hood lining, removing


- Remove clips -1- (17x).
- Remove lining -2-.
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