Audi A3 (8V) General Maintenance Workshop Manual

The Audi A3 (8V) General Maintenance Workshop Manual is your go-to guide for routine maintenance and upkeep of your Audi A3. This comprehensive manual provides step-by-step instructions for a wide range of maintenance tasks, ensuring that your vehicle remains in peak condition. Whether you’re a professional mechanic or a hands-on owner, this manual offers the expert guidance you need to maintain the performance, safety, and longevity of your Audi A3.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Maintenance Procedures: Covers essential tasks such as oil changes, filter replacements, tire rotations, brake inspections, and more.
• Step-by-Step Instructions: Clear and detailed guidance to help you perform maintenance tasks accurately and efficiently.
• OEM Standards: Ensure all maintenance is performed according to Audi’s original specifications for optimal performance and safety.
• Troubleshooting Tips: Expert advice on identifying and addressing common maintenance issues to prevent long-term problems.
• User-Friendly Format: Easy-to-navigate layout for quick access to the information you need, whether you’re a professional or a DIY enthusiast.

Format: PDF

Pages: 154

Delivery: The download link will be promptly delivered to your email upon completing the checkout process.

Covered Audi Vehicles:

• Audi A3 Limousine China 2014 ➤
• Audi A3 Sportback China 2014 ➤

Contents:

• General information
  • — Change history —
  • Engine number
  • Vehicle identification number
  • Vehicle data sticker
  • Warnings for high-voltage vehicles
• Preparations
  • Vehicle: raising
  • Engine cover panel: removing and installing
  • Noise insulation: removing and installing
  • Window regulators: activating automatic open/close function
  • Vehicle diagnostic tester: connecting
• Maintenance
  • Diesel particulate filter: reading out ash deposit volume
  • Event memory: reading out and erasing
  • Service interval display: resetting service
  • Transport mode: deactivating
  • Transport mode: checking activation and activating if necessary
  • Rollover bars: checking function with convertible roof open
  • High-voltage battery: charging
  • High-voltage battery on electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles: determining and recording state of charge (SOC)
  • High-voltage battery on electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles: charging to a state of charge (SOC) of 3/4 according to manufacturer’s instructions
  • Battery: reading out status and sending diagnostic log
  • Battery: checking that battery and battery cables are securely fitted
  • Battery: checking electrolyte level
  • Battery: connecting stationary battery charging unit (min. 30A, charging voltage max. 14.8 V on IV characteristic curve)
  • Battery: determining and recording state of charge (SOC)
  • Mirror hanger indicating defective battery: renewing battery on affected vehicles
  • Brake fluid: changing
  • Brake fluid (vehicles older than 12 months): changing
  • Brake fluid: checking fluid level
  • Brake system: checking condition of brake hoses, and checking that caps are fitted on bleeder screws
  • Brake pads: checking thickness
  • Brake discs: checking for surface rust and operating brakes to clean if necessary
  • Parking brake: releasing
  • Tyres: checking condition and wear pattern, and checking and recording tread depth
  • Tyres: checking tyre pressures and adjusting if necessary
  • Tyres (except spare wheel): checking tyre pressures and adjusting to 3.5 bar if necessary
  • Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: storing changed tyre pressures
  • Tyre repair kit: checking that set is complete, and checking and recording expiry date
  • Wheel bolts: tightening to specified torque
  • Suspension struts on front and rear axle: removing locking elements
  • Axles (front and rear): checking components for play, secure attachment and damage, and checking protective boots
  • Engine, gearbox, final drive and steering: checking for leaks and damage
  • Vehicle (from below): checking for damage
  • Underbody: checking trim, wheel housing liners, side members and pipes/wiring for damage, and checking that they are properly secured
  • Roof insert: checking operation
  • Roof insert – sliding/tilting sunroof: cleaning and lubricating
  • Roof insert – panorama sunroof: checking, cleaning and lubricating
  • Bonnet arrester hook: lubricating
  • Windscreen/rear window washer system: checking spray pattern and adjusting if necessary
  • Wiper blades: checking for damage
  • Headlight washer system: checking operation
  • Headlights: checking for correct adjustment
  • Headlights and reversing lights, side lights, number plate lights, turn signals, hazard warning lights: checking operation
  • Luggage compartment lighting: checking operation
  • Luggage compartment: removing protective film and felt pieces
  • Glove box light, interior lighting and reading light: checking operation
  • Horn: checking operation
  • Front passenger airbag: checking key switch on / off and setting to “on”
  • Owner’s literature: checking that all documents are present
  • Owner’s literature: placing quick reference guide where it is visible to driver
  • Service Schedule: affixing vehicle data sticker
  • Service Schedule: entering Delivery Inspection
  • Seat belts: checking that retaining rivets are fitted, and checking locking action of automatic belt retractor
  • Vehicle interior: removing protective covers for seats and carpet
  • Vehicle interior: checking that it is clean and cleaning if necessary
  • Vehicle interior: removing any objects other than those protecting interior surfaces
  • Vehicle interior and exterior: checking for and documenting any damage
  • Instrument cluster: checking warning lamps
  • Warning triangle: checking availability
  • First-aid kit: checking and recording expiry date
  • Vehicle keys: checking operation and recording number of keys given to customer
  • Vehicle key: removing from ignition lock
  • Vehicle key(s), wheel covers and owner’s literature: checking availability and recording number present
  • Sun visors: checking that they are folded up and folding up if necessary
  • Luggage compartment cover and sun blind: checking that they are rolled up and rolling up if necessary
  • Engine oil: draining
  • Engine oil: extracting
  • Engine oil: renewing oil filter
  • Engine oil: filling up
  • Engine oil: checking oil level and correcting if necessary
  • Spark plugs: renewing
  • Coolant level: checking (fill level should be at top marking on coolant expansion tank; level may be above top marking, but not below it)
  • Cooling system for high-voltage system: checking anti-freeze protection and coolant level, and correcting if necessary
  • Air cleaner: renewing filter element and cleaning housing
  • Dust and pollen filter: renewing
  • Natural gas system: checking for damage and leaks
  • Filler connection for natural gas: checking condition and cleaning if necessary
  • Fuel filter: renewing
  • Fuel filter: draining
  • Fuel tank: adding fuel additive
  • Reducing agent (AdBlue®): filling up tank completely
  • Vehicle doors: removing edge protection
  • Vehicle exterior: checking unprotected areas for dirt, and cleaning if necessary
  • Vehicle exterior: removing protective film
  • Protective transport film and car cover: checking position and correcting if necessary
  • Protective transport film: renewing according to manufacturer’s instructions
  • Car cover: renewing according to manufacturer’s instructions
  • Paintwork, trims, side windows and wiper blades: checking cleanliness
  • Body: checking vehicle paintwork for damage and corrosion from below and with bonnet, rear lid and doors open
  • Vehicles parked outdoors: locking
  • Vehicles parked outdoors: covering unprotected vehicles with protective transport film and car cover (not for vehicles with control number 5K0)
  • Road test
  • Stock vehicles: observing measures specified in Maintenance table for stock vehicles (see “Before handing vehicle over to customer”)
  • Type 2 charging cable: checking that cable is present and complete
  • Charging system: checking that system is present and complete
  • Charging socket: checking for dirt and damage
  • Accessories: installing
  • Check list “Documentation of cleaning and care routine”: checking availability
  • Check list “Documentation of cleaning and care routine”: signing and placing in vehicle wallet
  • Cleaning and care: checking that required measures have been carried out on time
  • Stock vehicle care management: deciding and recording date of next check
  • Front final drive: changing gear oil
  • Display instruments: setting time and date
  • Manual gearbox/automatic gearbox: selecting 1st gear/park
  • Dual clutch gearbox (S tronic): changing ATF
  • Dual clutch gearbox (S tronic): changing gear oil and renewing oil filter
  • Four-wheel drive coupling: changing oil
  • Interior mirror: calibrating compass
  • Instrument cluster: resetting driver information system
  • Toothed belt for camshaft drive: renewing
  • Toothed belt for camshaft drive and tensioning roller: renewing
  • Natural gas tank: renewing