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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMERADIATOR SUPPORTSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVING LEFT SUPPORT COMPONENT
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Removing Left Support Component
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Removing Left Support Component
Removing Left Support Component
- Loosen mounting points of ABS hydraulic unit.
- Loosen mounts for air conditioning receiver/drier.
- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 3 -.
Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft.lb.)
- Remove nut - 2 -.
Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft.lb.)
- Remove left support - 4 -.
Removing Right Support Component
- Remove windshield washer reservoir.
- Remove combination bolts - 6 - and - 7 -.
Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft.lb.)
- Remove nut - 8 -.
Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft.lb.)
- Remove left support - 5 -.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
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.