Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2021 Audi Q5 Premium PlusFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 249 (Wires)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi SQ7, 2024 Audi Q7, 2023 Audi SQ7, and 2023 Audi Q7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 97 Wires
- Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing And Information Systems
- Wiring Harness And Connector Repairs
- Vehicle Electrical System, General Repair Information
- Wiring Harness Repair Set
- Tool Descriptions
- Wiring Harnesses, Repairing
- Airbag And Belt TENSIONER Wires, Repairing
- Repairing Can BUSWIRES
- Repair Kit For FLEXRAY Wires With Coating
- Repair Kit For FLEXRAY Wires Without Coating
- ETHERNET Cables, Repairing
- 0.22 Mm 2 Wire, Repairing With Individual Crimp Connector
- Repairing A Wire 0.35 Mm 2 Or Greater With Individual Crimp Connector
- Repairing A 0.22 Mm 2 Wire With Intermediate Wire Section
- Repair A Wiring 0.35 Mm 2 Or Greater With Intermediate Wire Section
- 10 Mm2- Or 16 Mm2 Wires With Separate Butt Connectors, Repairing
- 2.5 Mm2, 4 Mm2 Or 6 Mm2 Aluminum Wires With Separate Butt Connectors, Repairing
- 0.13 Mm2/0.35 Mm2/0.5 Mm2 Wire With Separate Crimp Connector, Repairing
- Fiber-Optic Cables, Repairing
- Antenna Wires, Repairing
- Connector Housings And Connectors, Repairing
- Connector Housings, Releasing And Disassembling
- Contact Surface Cleaning Set :VAS6410
- ESD Work Surface :VAS6613
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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.