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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2018A5 QUATTRO PRESTIGE, 2D CONVERTIBLEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 32 (ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM)45 ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMOVERVIEW - ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMOVERVIEW - ABS/ESP
2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D Convertible
Overview - Abs/Esp
2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D ConvertibleSECTION Overview - Abs/Esp
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- Front Speed Sensor
- Right Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G45-
- Left Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G47-
- Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT AXLE SPEED SENSORΒ
- 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
- Vacuum Sensor -G608-
- Refer to OVERVIEW - VACUUM PUMP
- 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 .
- with
- 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 .
- with
- Right Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor -G37-
- Only on the right side in the inner brake pad
- Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKES
- Rear Speed Sensor
- Right Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G44-
- Left Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G46-
- Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR AXLE SPEED SENSORΒ
- 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 .
- Brake Lamp Switch -F-
- Component location: on the brake master cylinder
- Refer to OVERVIEW - BRAKE BOOSTER/BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
- 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.
- In the respective inner brake pad
- Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT BRAKES
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.