Audi R8 2015 - Vehicle Preparations for Service; Safe Vehicle Lifting

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2 Preparations
Vehicle: raising ⇒ page 3
Engine cover panel: removing and installing ⇒ page 4
Noise insulation: removing and installing ⇒ page 4
Window regulators: activating automatic open/close function
⇒ page 6
Vehicle diagnostic tester: connecting ⇒ page 6
2.1 Vehicle: raising
Caution
Risk of damage to vehicle due to incorrect use of lifting plat‐
form.
♦ Do not exceed the permissible lifting capacity of the lifting
platform.
♦ The vehicle should be lifted only at the points shown in the
illustration.
♦ Position support plates so that they are aligned centrally
below the lifting points.
♦ Ensure sufficient clearance between low-mounted vehicle
components and the lifting platform.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Drive-on ramps - T 40081-
Procedure:
– If support arms of lifting platform cannot be positioned under
side members: Drive vehicle onto drive-on ramps - T 40081- .
Audi R8 2015 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 03.2016
2. Preparations 3