Engine, Transmission, Final Drive And Steering, Checking For Leaks And Damage

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi S6 and 2024 Audi A6 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Extremely dangerous voltage due to damaged high-voltage components

Pay attention to the high-voltage system warning messages:
Procedures Near High-Voltage Components. Refer to PROCEDURES NEAR HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS .

Applies to vehicles from MY 2015: remove the noise insulation at every inspection.

Removal Procedures:

-- If necessary, remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Procedure :

-- Check the engine and its attachments from below for leaks and damage.

-- Check the belt drive in the visible area for damage.

-- Check the radiator and coolant circuit for leaks and damage.

-- Check the refrigerant circuit consisting of the A/C compressor, condenser and refrigerant lines, including the connections, for damage.

-- Check the transmission, final drive and steering for leaks and damage.

-- If there are defects, repair or replace the respective component.