Setting service position and returning to normal position — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

• Special tools named: T10228

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• Pull lock carrier towards front on guide pins, making sure you do not overstretch wiring.
• Before lock carrier can be pulled forwards, connection at expansion tank must be detached.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ For vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control (ACC), please observe the following:If the bumper is removed and re-installed, or if modifications are made to the retainer for the »ACC«, the adaptive cruise control system will have to be adjusted Running gear, axles, steering44Adaptive cruise control; Calibrating adaptive cruise control.For vehicles equipped with camera for night vision system R212, observe the following:If the bumper is removed and re-installed, or if modifications are made to the radiator grille, it will be necessary to re-calibrate the system Running gear, axles, steering44Night vision system; Calibrating night vision system. — Disconnect battery Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
2. Remove bumper (front) .
3. Remove lock carrier cover (top) .
4. Detach bonnet seal in area of lock carrier.
5. Disconnect Bowden cable for bonnet at coupling unit .

6. Disconnect hose from coolant expansion tank .
7. Unplug electrical connectors at headlights.
8. On vehicles with charge air cooler, also disconnect pressure hoses.
9. Unscrew bolts (1) at top right and top left of longitudinal member.
10. Screw guide pins T10228 into the now vacant outer threads (left and right).
11. Unscrew remaining bolts (1) from longitudinal member and bolts (2) from lower longitudinal member.
12. Unscrew bolts (3) from upper longitudinal member (4) at wing mounting flange.
13. Remove bolts (6) from wing panel brace.
14. Pull lock carrier towards front on guide pins, making sure you do not overstretch wiring.
15. ⚠ When returning lock carrier to its normal position take care not to crush or trap any wires. — Screw guide pins into longitudinal member at retainer (top), as shown.
16. Before lock carrier can be pulled forwards, connection at expansion tank must be detached.
17. Seal opening on expansion tank with plug, if necessary.

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