1997 Audi CabrioletFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

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Different car Section 1 (Suspension - Rear, Fwd) Section 2 (Axle Shafts - Front & Rear) Section 3 (Removal & Installation - A/T (01L)) Section 4 (A/C-Heater System - Automatic) Section 5 (Memory Seat & Mirror System) Section 6 (Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures) Section 7 (Disc Brakes) Section 8 (Suspension - Rear, AWD) Section 9 (Brake System) Section 10 (Engine Mechanical - 2.8L V6 Aha, ATQ) Section 11 (Engine Cooling - 2.8L V6, Aha, ATQ) Section 12 (Specifications & Procedures) Section 13 (Suspension - Front) Section 14 (Suspension - Rear, Fwd) Section 15 (Suspension - Rear, AWD) Section 16 (Servicing - A/T (01V)) Section 17 (Generators & Regulators) Section 18 (Servicing - A/T (01L)) Section 19 (Servicing - A/T CVT (01J)) Section 20 (Removal & Installation - A/T (01V - With 2.8L)) Section 21 (Removal & Installation - A/T CVT (01J)) Section 22 (Driveshaft & Universal Joints - 01E (AWD Transaxle)) Section 23 (Overhaul - 01J (CVT)) Section 24 (Overhaul - A/T 01L) Section 25 (Overhaul - A/T 01V) Section 26 (Servicing - M/T (01E)) Section 27 (Engine Mechanical - 2.7L V6 BITURBO - APB, Bel) Section 28 (Engine Cooling - 2.7L V6 BITURBO - APB, Bel) Section 29 (Exhaust System - 2.7L V6 BITURBO - APB, Bel) Section 30 (Exhaust System, Emission Controls - 2.8L V6 Aha, ATQ) Section 31 (Engine Mechanical - 3.0L V6 - AVK) Section 32 (Engine Cooling - 3.0L V6 - AVK) Section 33 (Exhaust System - 3.0L V6 AVK) Section 34 (4.2L V8 5V Bi-Turbo (Engine Code: BCY)) Section 35 (Engine Cooling - 4.2L V8 5V Bi-Turbo - BCY) Section 36 (Exhaust System, Emission Controls - 4.2L V8 5V BITURBO - BCY) Section 37 (Engine Mechanical - 4.2L V8 - Art, Awn, BBD) Section 38 (Engine Cooling - 4.2L V8 - Art, Awn, BBD) Section 39 (Exhaust System - 4.2L V8 - Art, Awn, BBD) Section 40 (4.2L V8 5V (Engine Code: BAS) Section 41 (Engine Cooling - 4.2L V8 5V - BAS) Section 42 (Exhaust System, Emission Controls - 4.2L V8 5V - BAS) Section 43 (Fuel Supply System - All Engines) Section 44 (6 SPD. Manual Transmission - 01E) Section 45 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - A/T 01L) Section 46 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - A/T 01V) Section 47 (Brake System - On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - Abs & Esp) Section 48 (Brake System - Abs) Section 49 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - Suspension & Tire Pressure Monitoring) Section 50 (Self Leveling Suspension) Section 51 (Wheels, Tires) Section 52 (Steering) Section 53 (Body Front) Section 54 (Hood Lids) Section 55 (Front Doors, Central Locking System) Section 56 (Rear Doors) Section 57 (Sunroof) Section 58 (Bumper) Section 59 (Exterior Equipment) Section 60 (Interior Equipment) Section 61 (Interior Trim) Section 62 (Seats Frames) Section 63 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - Central Locking System, Memory Seats, Ultrasonic Interior Monitor) Section 64 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - HVAC) Section 65 (Air Conditioning) Section 66 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - Radio, Navigation, Steering & Telematics) Section 67 (Radio, Telephone, Navigation, Trip Computer) Section 68 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - Up To 2000) Section 69 (Instruments - Up To 2000) Section 70 (Windshield Wiper And Washer System - Up To 2000) Section 71 (Lights, Switches-Exterior - Up To 2000) Section 72 (Lights, Switches-Interior, Anti-Theft - Up To 2000) Section 73 (Instruments - 2001 And Up) Section 74 (Windshield Wiper And Washer System - 2001 And Up) Section 75 (Lights, Switches-Exterior - 2001 And Up) Section 76 (Lights, Switches-Interior, Anti-Theft - 2001 And Up) Section 77 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - 2001 And Up) Section 78 (Maintenance) Section 79 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - 4.2L V8 5V - BBD) Section 80 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - 4.2L V8 5V - BBD) Section 81 (Ignition/Glow Plug System - 4.2L V8 5V - BBD) Section 82 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - 4.2L V8 5V - BCY) Section 83 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - 4.2L V8 5V - BCY) Section 84 (Ignition System - 4.2L V8 5V BCY) Section 85 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - 2.7L V6 BITURBO - APB, Bel) Section 86 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - 2.7L V6 BITURBO - APB, Bel) Section 87 (Ignition System - 2.7L V6 BITURBO - APB, Bel) Section 88 (Fuel Supply, Generic Scan Tool - 2.7L V6 BITURBO - APB, Bel) Section 89 (Turbocharger, G-Charger, Generic Scan Tool - 2.7L V6 BITURBO - APB, Bel) Section 90 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI), Generic Scan Tool - 2.7L V6 BITURBO - APB, Bel) Section 91 (Exhaust System, Emission Controls, Generic Scan Tool - 2.7L V6 BITURBO - APB, Bel) Section 92 (Ignition System, Generic Scan Tool - 2.7L V6 BITURBO - APB, Bel) Section 93 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - Generic Scan Tool - 2.7L V6 BITURBO - APB, Bel) Section 94 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - 2.8L V6 Aha) Section 95 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - 2.8L V6 Aha) Section 96 (Ignition System - 2.8L V6 Aha) Section 97 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - 2.8L V6 ATQ) Section 98 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - 2.8L V6 ATQ) Section 99 (Ignition System - 2.8L V6 ATQ) Section 100 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Generic Scan Tool - 2.8L V6 Aha, ATQ) Section 101 (Fuel Supply, Generic Scan Tool - 2.8L V6 Aha, ATQ) Section 102 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI), Generic Scan Tool - 2.8L V6 Aha, ATQ) Section 103 (Exhaust System, Emission Control, Generic Scan Tool - 2.8L V6 Aha, ATQ) Section 104 (Ignition/Glow Plug System, Generic Scan Tool - 2.8L V6 Aha, ATQ) Section 105 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - 3.0L V6 AVK) Section 106 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - 3.0L V6 AVK) Section 107 (Ignition/Glow Plug System - 3.0L V6 AVK) Section 108 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - 4.2L V8 5V - Art, Awn) Section 109 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - 4.2L V8 - Art, Awn) Section 110 (Ignition System - 4.2L V8 5V - Art, Awn) Section 111 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - 4.2L V8 5V - BAS) Section 112 (Ignition System - 4.2L V8 5V - BAS) Section 113 (Fuel Supply, Generic Scan Tool - 4.2L V8 - Art, Awn, BBD) Section 114 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI), Generic Scan Tool - 4.2L V8 - Art, Awn, BBD) Section 115 (Exhaust System, Emission Controls, Generic Scan Tool - 4.2L V8 - Art, Awn, BBD) Section 116 (Ignition System, Generic Scan Tool - 4.2L - Art, Awn, BBD) Section 117 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - Generic Scan Tool - 4.2L V8 5V - Art, Awn, BBD) Section 118 (Clutches - 01E) Section 119 (6 SPD. Manual Transmission - 01E - Transmission Removal)

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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