Service Position, Performing And Resetting: Notes

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Guide Pins:T10093

Fig 1: Guide Pins T10093
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NOTE:

For the Service position, no lines and/or circuits are disconnected or opened, for example engine cooling system, A/C system, etc.

When installing the lock carrier, make sure that no lines or cables get pinched or kinked at the connecting points.

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Carrier And Service Position Guide Pins T10093

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Screw
- 1.5 Nm
Bolt
- 30 Nm
- Guide Pins:T10093 are installed in free threads at outer left and right.
Bolt
- 10 Nm
Lock Carrier
- Service Position:
  CAUTION:
  On vehicles with distance regulation (ACC), Note The Following:
  
  If The Lock Carrier Is Removed And Installed Or If Changes Are Made To The >>ACC << Bracket, The Distance Regulation Must Be Calibrated. Refer To ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE USING ACC SETTING DEVICE:VAS 6190 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC), CALIBRATING and SETTING DEVICE BASIC SET :VAS6430/1 CONVERTING, FOR THE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE .
  
  -- Disconnect the battery.
  
  -- Remove the front bumper. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  
  -- Remove the top lock carrier cover. Refer to LOCK CARRIER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  
  -- Remove the bolts from the lower noise insulation.
  
  -- Disconnect the engine hood cable at the coupling point. Refer to OVERVIEW - RELEASE CABLE - Cable Coupling
  
  -- Remove the coolant reservoir screws. Refer to COOLANT RESERVOIR, LOOSENING
  
  -- Pull the reservoir upward and out of its retainer.
  
  -- Disconnect the headlamp connectors.
  
  -- On vehicles with charge air cooler, pressure hoses must also be disconnected.
  
  -- Remove the lower right and left bolts from the longitudinal member.
  
  -- Install the left and right guide rods :T10093 into the open threads.
  
  -- Install the remaining screws.
  
  -- Pull the lock carrier and the coolant reservoir forward onto the guide pins, being careful not to bend the lines.
  
  CAUTION:
  When Removing Lock Carrier, Wiring Must Not Be Pinched Or Kinked.
- Install In Reverse Order Of Removal.
- After Installing, Check The Headlamp Setting; Adjust If Necessary.

Installing the Guide Pins:T10093

Fig 3: Identifying Guide Pin T10093

Courtesy of AUDI

-- Install the guide pins on the lower mount into the longitudinal member as illustrated.