Electrical Component Locator: Motors

2010 Audi A8 QuattroSECTION Motors
MOTORS LOCATION

Component Location
Belt Height Adjustment Motor (Left/Right Front) At respective "B" pillar. See Figure.
Center Vent Motor (Left) (4) Behind left instrument panel vent. See Figure.
Center Vent Motor (Right) (9) Behind right instrument panel vent. See Figure.
Coolant Fan Right front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Coolant Fan No. 2 Left front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Decklid Central Locking System Motor In trunk lid. See Figure.
Fuel Lid Unlock Motor Right side of luggage compartment, behind trim. See Figure.
Headlight Beam Adjusting Motor (Left/Right) In respective headlight assembly. See Figure.
Headlight Washer Jet Motor (Left) Behind left front bumper. See Figure.
Headlight Washer Jet Motor (Right) Behind right front bumper. See Figure.
High Pressure Pump (Left) (4.2L) (3) Top of cylinder bank No. 2. See Figure.
High Pressure Pump (Right) (4.2L) (1) Top of cylinder bank No. 1. See Figure.
Intake Flap Motor (5) Left front of engine. See Figure.
Leak Detection Pump (LDP) In left rear wheelwell. See Figure.
Level Control System Compressor Motor In left front wheelwell. See Figure.
Lock Unit For Central Locking (Driver's/Front Passenger's) In respective front door. See Figure.
Lock Unit For Central Locking (Left/Right Rear Door) In respective rear door. See Figure.
Open-Close Display Motor Behind center of dash. See Figure.
Parking Brake Motor (Left) At left rear brake caliper. See Figure.
Parking Brake Motor (Right) At right rear brake caliper. See Figure.
Rear Lid Opening Motor Right side of luggage compartment, behind trim. See Figure.
Rear Warm/Cold Flap Air Outlet Motor (Left) (23) Under left side of center console. See Figure.
Rear Warm/Cold Flap Air Outlet Motor (Right) (18) Under right side of center console. See Figure.
Rear Window Shade Motor Below center of rear parcel shelf. See Figure.
Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Motor (4.2L) Between right front bumper & wheelwell liner. See Figure.
Steering Column Adjustment Motor (Axial) Left side of steering column. See Figure.
Steering Column Adjustment Motor (Vertical) Right side of steering column. See Figure.
Steering Column Lock Actuator At base of steering column. See Figure.
Sunroof Motor Under rear of roof module. See Figure.
Trunk Lid Release Motor Right side of luggage compartment. See Figure.
Variable Intake Manifold Runner Motor (4.2L) (4) Right front of engine. See Figure.
Window Regulator (Driver's) In driver's door. See Figure.
Window Regulator (Left Rear) In left rear door. See Figure.
Window Regulator (Passenger's) In passenger's door. See Figure.
Window Regulator (Right Rear) In right rear door. See Figure.
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