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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2012A6 SEDAN (4G2) L4-2.0L TURBO (CAEB)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFRAMESUBFRAMEREAR SUBFRAMESERVICE AND REPAIRSUBFRAME OVERVIEW, FWD
2012 Audi A6 Sedan (4G2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB)
Subframe Overview, FWD
2012 Audi A6 Sedan (4G2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB)SECTION Subframe Overview, FWD
Subframe Overview, FWD
1 Bolt
• 115 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
2 Bonded Rubber Bushing, Front
• For the subframe mounting.
• There are different versions. Refer to => [ Front and Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings ]. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
• Oil on the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is a sign of wear.
• Replacing, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Front Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Front Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing.
• Replace on both sides.
3 Subframe
• Subframe with attachments, removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe with Attachments ] Subframe With Attachments.
• Subframe, securing, refer to => [ Subframe, Securing, FWD ] Subframe, Securing, FWD
• An AWD subframe is installed for hybrid vehicles. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog. Performing repairs on the subframe is not affected.
4 Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing, Rear
• For the subframe mounting.
• There are different versions. Refer to => [ Front and Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings ]. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
• Oil on the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is a sign of wear.
• Replacing, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Rear Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Rear Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing.
• Replace on both sides.
5 Bolt
• 115 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
6 Rear Stone Chip Protection
• Depending on the date of manufacture.
7 Clip
• Depending on the date of manufacture.
8 Front Stone Chip Protection
• Depending on the date of manufacture.
Front and Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings
A Hydraulic bonded rubber bushing
B Conventional bonded rubber bushing
Diagonal Brace Tightening Specification
• Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.
- Tighten the bolts - 1 through 4 - to 50 Nm + 90 turn.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.