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Procedure for removing:
– Remove quick-release fasteners -5- and -6- from connection
between wheel housing liner and noise insulation.
– Remove quick-release fasteners -4- from noise insulation
(front) -3-.
– Unscrew quick-release fasteners -2- and -7-.
– Detach noise insulation (rear) -1-.
Procedure for installing:
Install in reverse sequence. Note tightening torques (see table of
tightening torques for installation ⇒ page 19 ).
Note
Ensure that you feel the quick-release fasteners engage when
installing.
2.4 Window regulators: activating automatic
open/close function
WARNING
Risk of injury as engine of high-voltage vehicle can start un‐
expectedly!
♦ Observe warnings for high-voltage system:
♦ For work that must be performed with the ignition switched
on ⇒ page 11 .
If the vehicle battery was disconnected, the automatic open/close
function for the electric windows must be reactivated.
Procedure:
– Pull up on window regulator switch until windows are com‐
pletely closed.
– Release switch and pull on it again for at least one second.
– Repeat procedure with all window regulators.
2.5 Vehicle diagnostic tester: connecting
WARNING
Risk of injury as engine of high-voltage vehicle can start un‐
expectedly!
♦ Observe warnings for high-voltage system:
♦ For work that must be performed with the ignition switched
on ⇒ page 11 .
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Audi A8 2010 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2014
20 2. Preparations