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WARNING–Important Safety Notice...................................................................... ii

Foreword .............................................................................................................. iv
Index .................................................................................................... rear of book

0 General Information,
Maintenance
00 Warnings and Cautions
01 Vehicle Identification
and VIN Decoder
02 Product Familiarization
03 Maintenance

1
13 Timing Belt, Engine Pulley, Rear 17 Engine–Lubrication System
Engine Main Seal 19 Engine–Cooling System
15 Cylinder Head Cover

2
Engine Management, 20 Fuel Storage and Supply 26 Exhaust System
Exhaust and 21 Turbocharger and Intercooler 27 Battery, Alternator, Starter
24 Fuel Injection 28 Ignition System
Engine Electrical

3 Clutch and
Transmission
30 Clutch
32 Torque Converter
34 Manual Transmission
37 Automatic Transmission
39 Final Drive, Driveshaft

4
Suspension, 40 Front Suspension 46 Brakes–Mechanical
42 Rear Suspension 47 Brakes–Hydraulic
Brakes and 44 Wheels, Tires, Alignment 48 Steering
Steering 45 Antilock Brakes (ABS)

5 Body –
Assembly
50 Body–Front
55 Hood and Lids
57 Doors and Locks

6
Body – 60 Sunroof 66 Body–Exterior Equipment
Components and 63 Bumpers 69 Seat Belts, Airbags
Accessories 64 Door Windows

7 Body –
Interior Trim
70 Interior Trim
72 Seats

8 Heating and
Air-conditioning 87 Heating and Air-conditioning

9 Electrical System–General 94 Exterior Lights

9 Electrical System 90
91
92
Instruments
Radio and Communication
Wipers and Washers
96 Interior Lights, Switches, Anti-theft
97 Fuses, Relays,
Component Locations

EWD Electrical Wiring Diagrams

3 OBD On Board Diagnostics
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Audi A6
Service Manual: 1998-2004
includes A6, allroad quattro, S6, RS6
Price: $99.95
Bentley Stock Number: A604
Publication Date: 2006.oct.13
ISBN-10: 0-8376-1499-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-8376-1499-1
Audi of America Lit. No. W42 AUDIA69804SM
Softcover, 8 3/8 in. x 11 in.
Case quantity: 5
964 pages, 1772 photos, illustrations and diagrams
Bentley Publishers is proud to announce the publication of the Includes a 32 page color Audi A6 Familiarization section
Audi A6 Service Manual: 1998–2004. This repair manual
covers the 1998 through 2004 model year A6 and S6 models built on
the Audi “C5” platform.

The do-it-yourself Audi owner will find this manual indispensable as

a source of detailed maintenance and repair information. Even if you
have no intention of working on your car, you will find that reading
and owning this manual makes it possible to discuss repairs more
intelligently with a professional technician. Bentley technical editors
photographing axle boot
replacement.
Features:
• Maintenance procedures from changing the oil to replacing the dust
and pollen filter. This manual tells you what to do and how and
when to do it.
• Step-by-step engine timing belt service.
• Cylinder head cover and crankshaft seal replacement.
• Cooling system filling and bleeding, coolant pump replacement and
engine cooling fan and radiator service.
• Fuel injection and ignition system diagrams and explanations,
Step-by-step front
including three different Bosch Motronic engine management suspension component
systems. replacement.
40 Front Suspension
• Clutch, flywheel and rear main seal service.
• Suspension component replacement, including front struts, rear
shocks, coil springs, wheel bearings and wheels.
• Multi-link front suspension repair procedures, including stabilizer
bar link, control arm and axle boot replacement. Engines covered:
• Brakes, steering and ABS maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. • 1998 - 2001 2.8 liter V6 (AHA, ATQ)
• Heating and air-conditioning repair, including A/C component • 1999 - 2004 4.2 liter V8 (ART, AWN, BBD)
replacement. • 2000 - 2004 2.7 liter V6 biturbo (APB, BEL)
• Body, hood and sunroof repairs and adjustments. • 2002 - 2004 3.0 liter V6 (AVK)
• Electrical system service, with an easy-to-use illustrated component • 2003 - 2004 4.2 liter V8 (BAS)
• 2003 - 2004 4.2 liter V8 biturbo (BCY)
locator section.
• Wiring schematics for selected models, including power distribution Transmissions covered:
and grounds.
• 5-speed manual AWD (01A)
• 6-speed manual AWD (01E)
Bentley repair manuals provide the highest level of clarity and • 5-speed automatic AWD (1L)
comprehensiveness for service and repair procedures. If you’re looking • 5-speed automatic FWD or AWD (1V)
for better understanding of your C5 platform Audi A6 or S6, look no • Continuously variable transmission (CVT) FWD (01J)
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