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1996 Audi A4 Base, Standard
Section 49 (Exhaust System - 3.0L V6 AVK)
1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Section 49 (Exhaust System - 3.0L V6 AVK)
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- Exhaust system, Emission controls
- Exhaust system, servicing
- Notes
- Exhaust system components, removing and installing (Front Wheel Drive vehicles)
- Notes
- Installed position of front clamping sleeves
- Installed position of rear clamping sleeve
- Individual left mounting components for vehicles with manual transmission
- Individual right mounting components for vehicles with manual transmission
- Individual left mounting components for vehicles with automatic transmission 01J
- Individual right mounting components for vehicles with automatic transmission 01J
- Exhaust system components, removing and installing (All Wheel Drive vehicles)
- Notes
- Installed position of front clamping sleeves
- Installed position of rear clamping sleeves
- Individual left mounting components for vehicles with manual transmission
- Individual right mounting components for vehicles with manual transmission
- Individual left mounting components for vehicles with automatic transmission 01V
- Individual right mounting components for vehicles with automatic transmission 01V
- Center and rear muffler, separating
- Left exhaust pipe with catalytic converter, removing and installing
- Right front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter, removing and installing
- Left exhaust manifold, removing and installing
- Right exhaust manifold, removing and installing
- Exhaust system, aligning free of stress (front wheel drive vehicles)
- Exhaust system, aligning free of stress (all wheel drive vehicles)
- Exhaust system, checking for proper seal
- Exhaust flap, servicing (front wheel drive vehicles)
- Secondary air system
- Notes
- Principle
- Function
- Secondary Air Injection (AIR) solenoid valve -N112- checking
- Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay -J299- and activation, checking
- Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump motor -V101-, removing and installing
- Combination valve for Secondary Air Injection (AIR), checking function and proper seal
- Left combination valve for secondary air injection, removing and installing
- Right combination valve for secondary air injection, removing and installing
- Exhaust system, servicing
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.