Overview - Abs/Esp

2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D ConvertibleSECTION Overview - Abs/Esp
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Fig 1: Exploded View Of ABS/ESP
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  1. Front Speed Sensor
    • Right Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G45-
    • Left Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G47-
  2. Hydraulic Control Unit
    • Installed location: in the front left engine compartment.
    • with
      • ABS Control Module -J104-
      • ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55-
    • Installed location: in the front left engine compartment.
    • The control module and the hydraulic unit can be separated
    • Refer to OVERVIEW - CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC UNITΒ 
  3. Vacuum Sensor -G608-
  4. Switch Module in Instrument Panel, Center -EX22-
    • with
      • ASR/ESP Button -E256-
      • Hill Descent Control Button -E618- (equipped on some models)
    • Removing and Installing. Refer to CONTROLS .
  5. Electromechanical Parking Brake Button -E538-
    • with
      • Electromechanical Parking Brake Button -E538-
      • -Auto Hold- Button -E540-
      • Electromechanical Parking Brake Indicator Lamp -K213-
      • -Auto Hold- Indicator Lamp -K237-
      • Push Button Illumination Bulb -L76-
    • Removing and installing. Refer to CONTROLS .
  6. Right Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor -G37-
  7. Rear Speed Sensor
    • Right Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G44-
    • Left Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G46-
  8. Instrument Cluster with Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-
    • The indicator lamps cannot be replaced separately
    • Replace the instrument cluster if faulty. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
  9. Brake Lamp Switch -F-
  10. Front Brake Pad Wear Sensor
    • Left Front Brake Pad Wear Sensor -G34-
    • Right Front Brake Pad Wear Sensor -G35- ; not on all models. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Information.
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