Major Maintenance (Includes All Standard Maintenance Items)
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
| Labor Item | Vehicle Application | |
|---|---|---|
| □ | Automatic Transmission and Final Drive - Check for leaks | All Vehicles |
| □ | Battery - 12 volt (small) side battery located in the trunk compartment on left side. Check for clean terminals (no corrosion), properly mounted housing and no damage; replace if necessary | Only Q5 hybrid |
| □ | Battery - Check for clean terminals (no corrosion), properly mounted housing and no damage; replace if necessary. Also, check the acid level of battery only if the level can be seen through the housing and fill if necessary | All except Q5 hybrid |
| □ | Charging Socket - Check for damage and make sure the socket is dry | Only A3 e-tron® |
| □ | Crash Active Headrest - Check function | Only A8 |
| □ | Convertible Top Latch - Lubricate | Only A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet |
| □ | Cooling System - Check coolant level, add coolant if necessary, and check protection to spec -25°C | All except A3 e-tron® |
| □ | Doors - Lubricate straps, locks (all), and hood latch | Only R8 |
| □ | Drive Shafts - Check boots | All Vehicles |
| □ | Dust and Pollen Filter - Replace filter | All Vehicles |
| □ | Exhaust system - Check for damage and leaks | All Vehicles |
| □ | Exterior Lighting - Check front and rear lights, turn signals, cornering lights, reverse lights, license plate lights, and hazard warning lights | All Vehicles |
| □ | Front and Rear Axle/Suspension Components - Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends; check for excessive play | All Vehicles |
| □ | Fuel Tank Flap System - Check the water drain | Only R8, R8 Spyder |
| □ | Headlights - Check adjustment | All Vehicles |
| □ | Hood Safety Catch - Lubricate | All except A4, Q7, and TT with integrated catch |
| □ | Horn - Check function | All Vehicles |
| □ | Instrument Cluster - Check warning and indicator lights | All Vehicles |
| □ | Interior Lights - Check all interior lights, trunk lights and glove box compartment illumination | All Vehicles |
| □ | Manual Transmission and Final Drive - Check for leaks | All Vehicles |
| □ | On-board Tool Kit- Check for completeness | All Vehicles |
| □ | Panoramic Sunroof Systems - Check function (if equipped) | All except A8, Q5, and Q7 |
| □ | Panoramic Sunroof Systems - Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease according to description in ElsaPro (appropriate service information) (if equipped) | Only A8, Q5, and Q7 |
| □ | Plenum Chamber and Water Drain Valves - Check for dirt. NOTE: Time spent cleaning of item is a separate charge for service time | All models except A3, Q3, R8, and TT |
| □ | Road Test - Check engine performance, clutch, manual/auto transmission, braking (including hand and foot brake), steering, wheels, wheel bearings, drive shaft, horn, hybrid vehicles (electric drive for operational readiness) | All Vehicles |
| □ | Safety Belts- Check clip for belt tongue and check function of all safety belts | All Vehicles |
| □ | Stone Chip Protection - Check on the rear axle/control arm for secure fit and for damage | All Vehicles |
| □ | Spoiler - Lubricate according to description in ElsaPro (appropriate service information) | Only A7, S7, RS7, and TT |
| □ | Snow Screen for Air Cleaner - Clean | Only A4, allroad®, S4, A5, S5, RS 5, Q5, SQ5, and Q5 hybrid |
| □ | Sunroof Systems - Check function (if equipped) | All Vehicles |
| □ | Tire Repair Set - Check for completeness and renewal date (where applicable) | All Vehicles |
| □ | Underbody (Including Front and Rear Closeout Panels) - Check for damage and leaks | All Vehicles |
| □ | Visual Check - Check the chassis for possible paint damage and corrosion, from the inside and outside with the doors as well as hood and trunk lids open | All Vehicles |
| □ | Visual Check - Check that the wheel house liners, underbody panelling and lines are correctly mounted | All Vehicles |