2008 AUDI A4 maintenance

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– Remove the headlight ⇒page 306.
– Take off the cover ⇒page 308, fig. 294 ⇒ in
“Changing bulbs” on page 304.
– Press the connector in the direction of the arrow
⇒fig. 295.
– Remove the connector together with the bulb from the
headlight housing.
– Disconnect the connector from the base of the bulb
⇒ in “Changing bulbs” on page 304.
Installing bulb for dipped headlights
When installing a bulb, the lug on the base of the bulb
must be inserted into the appropriate mounting on the
bulb housing.– Attach the new bulb to the connector ⇒ in “Changing
bulbs” on page 304.
– Insert the bulb carefully into the bulb housing. Start by
placing the base of the bulb directly behind one of the
retaining hooks so that the lug fits into the recess on the
bulb housing.
Fig. 295 Bulb holder
for dipped headlights
Fig. 296 Bulb with
connector: The lug on
the base of the bulb is
highlightedFig. 297 Inserting bulb
for dipped headlights
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Applies to vehicles: with halogen main beam headlightsChanging bulb– Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise ⇒page 306 and take
it out of the fog light housing.
– Insert the new bulb holder and turn it clockwise as far as
the stop ⇒page 306.After changing the bulb re-install all parts in the reverse sequence
and check that the bulb is working.
Changing bulbs for rear lights in side
panelOverview of rear lights•
Brake lights
•
Turn signals
The following instructions for changing the bulb refer to the left side
of the vehicle. Follow the same procedure for changing the bulb on
the other side of the vehicle.
Fig. 300 Front fog
light: Bulb holder is
highlighted
Fig. 301 Rear lights in
side panel
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Changing bulbs
All bulbs can be changed easily after removing the rear
light.– Detach the bulb carrier.
– Renew the defective bulb (pull to remove from plug-in
holder or turn to remove from bayonet holder)
⇒page 305.
– Attach the bulb carrier.
– Re-install the rear light ⇒page 313.
Applies to vehicles: with halogen main beam headlightsInstalling rear light
The rear light is easy to re-install.To re-install the rear light, follow the steps for removal in
reverse sequence.
– Plug in the electrical connector. Make sure you hear it
click into place.
– Insert the rear light into the rear light carrier ⇒fig. 305.
– Press the rear light into the two rubber mountings as far
as it will go. The rear light must be flush with the body
contour.
– Use the screw to secure the rear light from the luggage
compartment.
– Make sure that all bulbs for the rear lights are working.
CautionTake care when installing the rear light to make sure there is no
damage to the paintwork or any of its components.
Fig. 304 Rear light,
mounting plate is high-
lighted
Fig. 305 Installing rear
light
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Changing bulb / installing bulb carrier– Renew the defective bulb (pull to remove from plug-in
holder or turn to remove from bayonet holder)
⇒page 305.
– Insert the bulb carrier into the rear light. Make sure you
hear the retaining tab click into place.
– Fit the cover back in the interior trim so that it engages.
– Put the screwdriver back into the tool kit.
– Make sure that all bulbs for the rear lights are working.
Applies to vehicles: with halogen main beam headlightsNumber plate lightRemoving number plate light
– Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle tool kit
⇒page 283.
– Insert the flat-blade side of the reversible screwdriver
insert into the slot on the number plate light ⇒fig. 310.
– Using the screwdriver, start by pressing the number
plate light to the right -arrow 1- and then pull the number
plate light downwards from this position -arrow 2- and
out of the opening.
Fig. 309 Bulb carrier
Fig. 310 Boot lid:
Removing number
plate lightFig. 311 Number plate
light: Retaining
element
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CapacitiesFuel tank
Windscreen washerVehicle identification dataYou can also find the vehicle ID number on the sound
system or MMI*.
– Select: Function selector button > Vehicle ID
number ⇒fig. 312.Vehicle identification number in the engine
compartment
The vehicle identification number is located on the right-hand side
of the engine compartment.
Type plate
The type plate is located on the right-hand side of the engine
compartment. Vehicles for certain export countries have no type
plate.
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker ⇒fig. 313 is located near the battery in the
luggage compartment. One section of the vehicle data sticker is
Front-wheel drive
ltr.
approx. 65
Four-wheel drive
ltr.
approx. 64
Windscreen and
headlight washer system*
ltr.
approx. 4.5
Fig. 312 Display:
Vehicle identification
number
Fig. 313 Vehicle data
sticker
CAR
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Performance, weights and dimensionsPetrol enginesA4 1.8Engine data
Performance figures
WeightsMaximum trailer weights
2)
Engine oil
MG = Manual gearbox / AG = Automatic gearbox1) With slight loss of power2) The specified trailer weights apply only to vehicles with a factory-
fitted towing bracket.
Power output
118 kW at 4500 - 6000 rpm
Maximum torque
250 Nm at 1500 - 4500 rpm
Cylinders, capacity
4 cylinders, 1,798 cm
3
Fuel
Premium unleaded 95 RON or
regular unleaded 91 RON
1)
MG
AG
Maximum speed
km/h
225
218
Acceleration from 0 - 100 km/h
sec.
8.6
8.6
MG
AG
Gross vehicle weight
kg
1960
2000
Kerb weight (unladen weight)
kg
1410
1450
Maximum front axle weight
kg
1035
1060
Maximum rear axle weight
kg
1050
1060
MG
AG
Trailer with brakes on
gradients up to 8%
kg
1500
1500
Trailer with brakes on
gradients up to 12%
kg
1300
1300
Weight of vehicle and
trailer on gradients up to 12%
kg
3330
3370
Trailer without brakes
kg
740
750
LongLife Service
VW 503 00, VW 504 00
Inspection Service
VW 502 00, VW 503 00, VW 504 00
Engine oil capacity
(including filter change)
approx. 4.6 litres
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Diesel enginesA4 2.0 TDIEngine data
1)
Performance figures
WeightsMaximum trailer weights
2)
Engine oil
MG = Manual gearbox / AG = Automatic gearbox1) This engine is available with reduced power for some markets (see
car documentation). The performance figures may be slightly
different.2) The specified trailer weights apply only to vehicles with a factory-
fitted towing bracket.
Power output
105 kW at 4200 rpm
Maximum torque
320 Nm at 1750 - 2500 rpm
Cylinders, capacity
4 cylinders, 1,968 cm
3
Fuel
Diesel
MG
AG
Maximum speed
km/h
215
210
Acceleration from 0 - 100 km/h
sec.
9.4
9.4
MG
AG
Gross vehicle weight
kg
2010
2045
Kerb weight (unladen weight)
kg
1460
1495
Maximum front axle weight
kg
1075
1100
Maximum rear axle weight
kg
1065
1070
MG
AG
Trailer with brakes on
gradients up to 8%
kg
1900
1900
Trailer with brakes on
gradients up to 12%
kg
1700
1700
Weight of vehicle and
trailer on gradients up to 12%
kg
3780
3815
Trailer without brakes
kg
750
750
LongLife Service
VW 506 01, VW 507 00

vehicles with diesel particulate
filter*: only VW 507 00
Inspection Service
VW 505 00, VW 505 01, VW 506 01,
VW 507 00

vehicles with diesel particulate
filter*: only VW 507 00
Engine oil capacity
(including filter change)
approx. 5.0 litres
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