Air supply unit, assembly overview

2001 Audi A6 Avant QuattroSECTION Air supply unit, assembly overview

Tightening torque for all air lines on the Audi A6 is 2 Nm (9 in. lb).

NOTE: The following list refers to items in Fig 1.
  1. Clip 
  2. Air line 

    See MARKINGS .

  3. Connection piece 
  4. Hex nut M 6 
  5. Sheet-metal screw 
  6. Sheet-metal piece 
    • For centering valve unit
  7. Rubber seal 
  8. Housing cover 
  9. Top foam piece 
  10. Valve unit 
  11. Air compressor 
  12. Gasket 
    • Always replace
  13. Bottom foam piece 
  14. Unit housing 
  15. Hex bolt, 10 Nm 
    • When reinstalling use safeguard material D 000 600 A2
  16. Bonded fiber mat 
    • Only A6 Avant
    • Preformed bonded fiber mat is glued onto bottom shell of unit
  17. Air line 
    • From compressor to solenoid valve

      See MARKINGS .

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Air Supply Unit Components
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