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– Lubricate front lid locks with universal spray oil - G 000 115
A2- at points marked -arrows-.
– Operate moving parts several times so that the lubricant is
able to penetrate.
– Remove surplus lubricant with cloth.
3.31 Windscreen washer system: checking
spray pattern and adjusting if necessary
Checking spray pattern on windscreen ⇒ page 42
Adjusting windscreen washer jets ⇒ page 42
3.31.1 Checking spray pattern on windscreen
The spray pattern must meet the following specifications:
• Evenly distributed, symmetrical spray pattern
• Uniform, precise jets of water
• Jet unit (passenger's side): Water from all washer jets makes
contact within upper third of wiper area -illustration-
• Jet unit (driver's side): Spray pattern symmetrically opposite
that of jet unit on passenger's side
Procedure:
– Operate windscreen washer system and check spray pattern.
– If spray pattern is not as specified, adjust windscreen washer
jets ⇒ page 42 .
3.31.2 Adjusting windscreen washer jets
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Commercially available adjusting tool (e.g. adjusting tool -
T10127- ) or suitable needle
Procedure:
– Use adjusting tool to align washer jets as required according
to specification.
– If the spray pattern still cannot be set as specified, clean ap‐
propriate washer jets ⇒ Rep. gr. 92 ; Windscreen wiper
system; Adjusting washer jets .
3.32 Wiper blades: checking for damage
Step 1 - service position:
– Switch off ignition.
Audi R8 2015 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 03.2016
42 3. Maintenance