A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (ART) (2000)
4
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Spring
5
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Crossbar
6
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Metal guide
7
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Bracket
Locking mechanism, at left
1
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Locking mechanism
Removing
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Warm bolts -2- (2x) using a hot air gun.
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Remove bolts -2- (2x) from both sides simultaneously.
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Remove crossbar -3- toward front.
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Slide locking mechanism -1- downward to side of crossbar -3-.
Installing
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Slide locking mechanism -1- onto crossbar -3- from side.
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When engaging crossbar -3-, be sure that guide -4- is engaged at end of spring -5- behind crossbar -6-.
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Secure bolts -2- using D00600A2 locking compound.
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Rest of installation is the reverse of removal.
2
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Bolts, glued
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Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
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Secured with D00600A2 locking compound.