audi Workshop Repair Guides

Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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mark location of strut mounting hole on edge of wheel housing (arrow A)

CAUTION

Use care when drilling into wheel housing edge. A wire harness is mounted onto the opposite side.

CAUTION

Deburr and touch-up edge of hole drilled in wheel housing with anti-corrosion primer as required.

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drill 8 mm (5/16 in.) hole in wheel housing edge

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install ball pin, with self locking nut and washer (inset B)

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repeat procedure on opposite side

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install strut (arrow)

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check operation of lid and struts

Note

Allow enough slack in left rear wiring harness to prevent interference with struts.

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loosely reinstall molded trunk liner

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