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Maintenance

Audi R8 2015 ➤

Edition 03.2016

Service

Service Department. Technical Information

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Summary of Contents for R8 2015

Page 1: ...whole is not permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability with respect to the correctness of information in this document Copyright by AUDI AG Maintenance...

Page 2: ...eral information 2 Preparations 3 Maintenance Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics because their careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essentia...

Page 3: ...e fitted on bleeder screws 26 3 15 Brake pads checking thickness 27 3 16 Brake discs checking for surface rust and operating brakes to clean if necessary 28 3 17 Parking brake releasing 29 3 18 Tyres...

Page 4: ...4 3 62 Cooling system checking anti freeze and coolant level and correcting if necessary 57 3 63 Air cleaner renewing filter element and cleaning housing 60 3 64 Dust and pollen filter renewing 63 3 6...

Page 5: ...AG does not guarantee or accept any liability with respect to the correctness of information in this document Copyright by AUDI AG 3 88 Haldex coupling changing Haldex oil 71 3 89 Interior mirror cal...

Page 6: ...poses in part or in whole is not permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability with respect to the correctness of information in this document Copyright by...

Page 7: ...rview of engines Chapter deleted An overview of engines including adjustment val ues of tester for oil level indicator T40178 can be found in the Work shop Manual under Power unit Rep gr 00 Technical...

Page 8: ...consists of the following WAU ZZZ 4S Z B A N 000 234 Manufactur er s mark Filler charac ters Type Filler charac ters Model year Production lo cation Serial number 1 4 Vehicle data sticker The vehicle...

Page 9: ...er 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...

Page 10: ...removing Carefully pull engine cover panel 1 off retaining pins one after another arrows Procedure for installing Position engine cover panel on retaining pins and then use your hands to press it ont...

Page 11: ...of vehicle Remove noise insulation 2 Procedure for installing Install in reverse sequence Note tightening torques see table of tightening torques for installation page 4 2 3 2 Noise insulation rear Sp...

Page 12: ...see table of tightening torques for installation page 5 2 4 Window regulators activating automatic open close function If the vehicle battery was disconnected the automatic open close function for th...

Page 13: ...liability with respect to the correctness of information in this document Copyright by AUDI AG Procedure Plug connector for remote diagnosis head VAS 5054A into diagnostic connection in vehicle Switc...

Page 14: ...ses in part or in whole is not permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability with respect to the correctness of information in this document Copyright by AU...

Page 15: ...depth page 29 Tyres except spare wheel checking tyre pressures and adjust ing to 3 5 bar if necessary page 31 Owner s literature checking that all documents are present page 46 Brake system checking c...

Page 16: ...king ele ments page 33 Luggage compartment cover and sun blind checking that they are rolled up and rolling up if necessary page 50 Glove box light interior lighting and reading light checking oper at...

Page 17: ...g rivets are fitted and checking locking action of automatic belt retractor page 47 Horn checking operation page 45 Sun visors checking that they are folded up and folding up if nec essary page 49 Sto...

Page 18: ...ased automatically if the Guided Fault Finding is closed correctly 3 2 Service interval display resetting serv ice Procedure Connect vehicle diagnostic tester page 6 Select Diagnosis mode and begin di...

Page 19: ...mode on is shown in instrument cluster If necessary activate transport mode page 13 3 4 2 Activating transport mode Procedure Connect vehicle diagnostic tester page 6 Select Diagnosis mode and begin...

Page 20: ...tery Battery is no longer of the same quality as when shipped Renew battery after consulting with customer Rep gr 27 Battery Re moving and installing battery Switch to Control units tab Press X Diagno...

Page 21: ...ge 14 Check by hand that battery is securely installed If necessary tighten securing bolts arrows on retainer plate 1 to specified torque see table of tightening torques for installation page 14 Insta...

Page 22: ...Do not attempt to jump start vehicle Do not check or charge battery Renew battery The battery is located behind the luggage compartment trim Removal steps Remove luggage compartment back panel trim Ge...

Page 23: ...he magic eye is only for use in determining the electrolyte level During battery charging or vehicle operation air bubbles can form underneath the magic eye which could falsify the colour display Tap...

Page 24: ...clamp to jump start terminal 2 Arrange wiring of battery charger VAS 5906 neatly in recess in bottom of luggage compartment Under vehicle Connect cable for charger clamps to battery charger VAS 5906 S...

Page 25: ...Battery tester VAS 6161 The battery is located in the luggage compartment Removal steps Remove luggage compartment back panel trim General body repairs interior Rep gr 70 Luggage compartment trim pane...

Page 26: ...Hand held multimeter V A G 1526 C Or digital multimeter V A G 1715 Requirements Battery must not be placed under load from connected elec trical equipment for at least 2 hours before test Battery mus...

Page 27: ...ttery Rep gr 27 Battery Charging battery and attach mirror hanger for Battery defective Record charge level in maintenance table Install in reverse sequence 3 10 Mirror hanger indicating defective bat...

Page 28: ...ed Brake filling and bleeding equipment VAS 5234 Tool set for brake bleeding VAS 6564 Table of test values and procedure guidelines The value given in the table is for one brake caliper i e if there a...

Page 29: ...ct brake fluid from reservoir with strainer installed until fluid is level with bottom edge of strainer Make sure that no more fluid flows back into reservoir from strainer after extracting fluid Scre...

Page 30: ...ke fluid to discharge page 22 Close bleeder screw If there are two bleeder screws on each brake caliper Repeat procedure with second bleeder screw Refit cap on bleeder screw s Repeat procedure on pass...

Page 31: ...operly before the vehicle is driven on the road If free travel of brake pedal is greater than specified or if brake function is impaired Check brake system for leaks and renew brake fluid again Note T...

Page 32: ...act brake fluid Below specified level Carry out brake system leak test Rep gr 47 Hydraulic system Leak test Note When the vehicle is in use the fluid level drops due to wear and automatic adjustment o...

Page 33: ...m Front axle Steel 8 5 Ceramic 8 5 Rear axle Steel 8 5 Ceramic 8 5 Check only the thickness of the outer brake pads Step 1 checking brake pads front axle Before you begin Push sliding ring towards tip...

Page 34: ...e where the test gauge makes contact on the rear of the brake pad and include the thickness of the damper plate in the calculation if necessary In the case of certain wheel combinations the front whee...

Page 35: ...parking brake Procedure Press brake pedal then press switch for electromechanical parking brake 3 18 Tyres checking condition and wear pat tern and checking and recording tread depth Special tools an...

Page 36: ...for the follow ing Feathering on tread indicating possible incorrect toe setting One sided tread wear indicating possible incorrect camber If the above types of wear are found Check wheel alignment t...

Page 37: ...f necessary Note The tyre valves must be sealed with valve caps Otherwise dirt could enter the valve which will then become blocked and will no longer seal properly Procedure Check tyre pressure of al...

Page 38: ...on bottle arrow Record expiry date in Maintenance table If expiry date has been exceeded or if bottle has already been used Renew tyre filler bottle 3 23 Wheel bolts tightening to specified tor que Sp...

Page 39: ...the wheels to perform this oper ation Suspension struts on front axle locking elements version 1 page 33 Suspension struts on front axle locking elements version 2 page 34 Suspension struts on rear ax...

Page 40: ...ror Note Take care not to damage the boot or the surface coating on the spring There are several versions of the locking elements for the front axle page 34 3 24 2 Suspension struts on front axle lock...

Page 41: ...correct position so that groove on locking element is visible Engage hook T40207 in hole on locking element from below and pull it off piston rod in direction of arrow When all locking elements have...

Page 42: ...rror Note Take care not to damage the boot or the surface coating on the spring There are several versions of the locking elements for the front axle page 36 3 24 4 Suspension struts on rear axle lock...

Page 43: ...roove on locking element is visible Engage hook T40207 in hole on locking element from below and pull it off piston rod in direction of arrow When all locking elements have been removed from vehicle R...

Page 44: ...vement between wheel bearing housing and transverse links Upper and lower transverse links Check boots of swivel joints arrows all around for damage and make sure they are seated correctly Check swive...

Page 45: ...ents on opposite side of vehicle If faults are found on any of the above components Renew relevant component 3 25 2 Rear axle Upper and lower transverse links and track rod Check relative movement bet...

Page 46: ...levant component 3 26 Engine gearbox final drive and steer ing checking for leaks and damage Removal steps Remove noise insulation page 4 Procedure Check engine and engine ancillaries from below for l...

Page 47: ...es wiring and connections for dam age and ensure they are secured correctly If faults are found Renew missing fastener or damaged com ponent 3 29 Front lid arrester hook lubricating Special tools and...

Page 48: ...uted 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 Spr...

Page 49: ...t Special tools and workshop equipment required Headlight adjustment unit VAS 5209B Or headlight adjustment unit VAS 621 001 Performed as part of an inspection this check is merely an ab breviated for...

Page 50: ...to procedure specified in Workshop Manual Rep gr 94 Headlights Adjusting headlights 3 34 Headlights and reversing lights side lights number plate lights turn signals hazard warning lights checking op...

Page 51: ...ly via the appropriate MMI setup menu 3 35 Luggage compartment lighting check ing operation Procedure Check that luggage compartment light shown arrow func tions properly 3 36 Luggage compartment remo...

Page 52: ...ment cluster Switch off ignition Turn switch to AIRBAG ON position Switch ignition on and wait for vehicle to complete initial sys tem check Check that PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF disappears Switch off ignit...

Page 53: ...etaining rivets clips are fitted Check locking action of automatic belt retractors when belt is unrolled abruptly Note If the seat belt is securing an object e g child seat do not re lease the seat be...

Page 54: ...3 48 Instrument cluster checking warning lamps Reading out the event memory is a repair measure and should be charged separately Procedure Start engine and wait for vehicle to complete initial system...

Page 55: ...other keys out of transmission range If the key has not been matched the engine will turn off after a few seconds In addition the warning lamp for the immobil iser or the display SAFE will appear in t...

Page 56: ...il draining Note Oil should always be changed when engine is warm Always observe the relevant environmental regulations for disposal Keep components clean 10 cyl petrol engine 5 2 ltr FSI page 50 3 56...

Page 57: ...e table of tightening torques for installation page 50 Continue installation in reverse sequence 3 57 Engine oil renewing oil filter 10 cyl petrol engine 5 2 ltr FSI page 51 3 57 1 10 cyl petrol engin...

Page 58: ...for installation page 51 Continue installation in reverse sequence 3 58 Engine oil filling up Caution Risk of engine damage if the engine is revved too soon after changing the oil The engine must onl...

Page 59: ...run at idling speed for approx two minutes Wait approx two minutes after switching off the engine to allow the oil to drain back into the sump Vehicle must be level horizontal Procedure If necessary c...

Page 60: ...or dirt Special tools and workshop equipment required Battery filler bottle VAS 5045 Or Measuring cup Procedure Clean sealing surface of oil filler neck with a lint free cloth Using battery filler bot...

Page 61: ...wrench VAS 6583 measuring range 3 to 60 Nm Table of tightening torques for installation Component fastener Nm Spark plugs 30 Securing bolts for coolant expan sion tank 8 Securing bolts for bracket fo...

Page 62: ...Unscrew bolts arrows and detach bracket for coolant expan sion tank Step 1 removing spark plugs cylinder bank right side Unscrew bolts arrows for connector rail Release connectors for ignition coils 1...

Page 63: ...park plugs Install new spark plugs using spark plug socket and extension VAS 3122B and tighten to specified torque table page 55 Fit all ignition coils loosely into spark plug apertures and align with...

Page 64: ...eased corrosion protection G12 and G11 may NOT be mixed together Do not reuse coolant Only water coolant additive may be used as lubricant for cool ant hoses It is permissible to operate the vehicle i...

Page 65: ...ep gr 19 Cooling system Checking cooling system for leaks Step 2 checking anti freeze Use a pipette to place a drop of coolant on glass of refractom eter T10007 A Light dark border will now be clearly...

Page 66: ...all year round In the correct concentration coolant additives pre vent scaling and frost and corrosion damage and also raise the boiling point of the coolant Because of its high boiling point the cool...

Page 67: ...e 1 5 to 3 Nm Or torque screwdriver V A G 1624 measuring range 1 to 5 Nm Torque wrench V A G 1783 measuring range 2 to 10 Nm Or torque wrench V A G 1410 measuring range 4 to 20 Nm Or torque wrench VAS...

Page 68: ...e clips Place air cleaner top sections onto air cleaner bottom sec tions without applying any significant force Ensure that top and bottom sections of air cleaner are flush Fit securing bolts in air c...

Page 69: ...love box The dust and pollen filter is located in the glove box Step 1 removing filter element Clean out glove box 3 and line with paper Carefully release retainer 2 in direction of arrow and take out...

Page 70: ...ust and pollen filter page 64 3 64 2 Filter element without service flap in glove box WARNING Risk of injury from knee airbag Before handling pyrotechnic components the mechanic must discharge any sta...

Page 71: ...secured using a self tap ping screw 2 e g 3 5 x 16 mm or 4 0 x 16 mm see Electronic parts catalogue ETKA There is more than one version of the dust and pollen filter page 63 3 65 Fuel tank adding fuel...

Page 72: ...tell the cus tomer to fill up the fuel tank Use no more than one container per filling even if the tank has a capacity 60 litres 3 66 Tank flap unit checking seal for damage and correct seating and ch...

Page 73: ...film and car cover checking position and correcting if nec essary Procedure Check and if necessary correct position of car cover on ve hicle body Check and if necessary correct position of protective...

Page 74: ...s open Procedure Open all vehicle doors front lid and engine lid Check vehicle paintwork on inside and outside of body for damage and corrosion Rectify defects of any kind repair measure 3 75 Vehicles...

Page 75: ...Wheel bearings noises Roof insert unusual noise during operation Horn checking Note To what extent all of these can be checked depends on vehicle equipment and local conditions urban country 3 78 Sto...

Page 76: ...of cleaning and care routine signing and placing in vehicle wallet Procedure Sign checklist Documentation of cleaning and care routine and place it in vehicle wallet 3 82 Cleaning and care checking th...

Page 77: ...Rep gr 34 ATF Draining and filling ATF Change exchangeable ATF filter according to Workshop Man ual Rep gr 34 ATF circuit Removing and installing ATF filter 3 88 Haldex coupling changing Haldex oil P...

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