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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2004A6 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNPOWER STEERING / OIL CIRCULATION FOR 6-CYLINDER BITURBO ENGINEPOWER STEERING PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGVEHICLES WITH 6-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINE, BITURBOREMOVING
2004 Audi A6 Base

Vehicles with 6-cylinder gasoline engine, BiTurbo: Removing

2004 Audi A6 BaseSECTION Removing
  • Remove bumper.

    See FRONT BUMPER .

  • Bring lock carrier into service position.

    See LOCK CARRIER, SERVICE POSITION .

  • Remove bolts (arrows) and remove front cover.
    • Fig 1: Removing Front Cover (2.7L 6-Cylinder BiTurbo Engine)
    G02733276Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: The viscous fan has a LEFT-HAND THREAD, unbolt in direction of (arrow).
  • Counterhold viscous fan pulley using -3212 spanner wrench and remove viscous fan using -3312 open-end wrench.
    Fig 2: Removing Viscous Fan (2.7L 6-Cylinder BiTurbo Engine)
    G02733277Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Lift viscous fan up and out.
    NOTE: Before removing ribbed belt, note direction of rotation with chalk or felt-tip marker. Reversing the direction of rotation of a run-in belt can destroy the belt. When installing the ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulleys.
  • To loosen ribbed belt, turn clockwise using 17 mm box wrench until two holes are aligned (arrow). Counterhold in position using 3204 drift.
  • Remove ribbed belt from belt pulley.
    • Fig 3: Removing Ribbed Belt From Belt Pulley (2.7L 6-Cylinder BiTurbo Engine)
    G02733278Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Remove pressure line -1-.
    NOTE: Pay attention to retaining strips -2-.
    • Fig 4: Removing Power Steering Pressure Line (2.7L 6-Cylinder BiTurbo Engine)
    G02733279Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Unbolt belt pulley for power steering pump, counterhold with 3212 spanner wrench.
    • Fig 5: Removing Power Steering Pump Belt Pulley Bolt (2.7L 6-Cylinder BiTurbo Engine)
    G02733280Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Pinch off intake line using 3094 hose clamp.
    • Fig 6: Pinching Off Intake Line (2.7L 6-Cylinder BiTurbo Engine)
    G02733281Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Disconnect harness connector at charge air pressure sensor -G31- (arrow).
  • Remove rubber shroud -1-.
    • Fig 7: Removing Rubber Shroud (2.7L 6-Cylinder BiTurbo Engine)
    G02733282Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Open clamp (arrow) and disconnect intake hose from pump.
  • Unbolt pressure line -1-.
  • Unbolt bracket for power steering pump, items -2-, -3-, and -4-.
  • Remove pump together with bracket.
  • Unbolt power steering pump from bracket.
    • Fig 8: Disconnecting Intake Hose From Pump (2.7L 6-Cylinder BiTurbo Engine)
    G02733283Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
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  • • 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.