Audi A1 Maintenance (Edition 11.2015) SM - 13

Service
Maintenance
Audi A1 2011 ➤
Edition 11.2015
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Service Department. Technical Information

Service
Maintenance
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1. General information
2. Preparations
3. Maintenance
Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
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matter of course, be observed.
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Audi A1 2011 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2015
Contents
1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 --- Change history --- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 Vehicle data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Vehicle: raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Engine cover panel: removing and installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Noise insulation: removing and installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4 Window regulators: activating automatic open/close function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5 Vehicle diagnostic tester: connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.1 Diesel particulate filter: reading out ash deposit volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2 Event memory: reading out and erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.3 MMI navigation system: unloading hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4 MMI navigation system: checking correct position on navigation map and setting if
necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.5 Service interval display: resetting service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.6 Transport mode: deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.7 Transport mode: checking activation and activating if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.8 Battery: reading out status and sending diagnostic log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.9 Battery: checking that battery and battery cables are securely fitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.10 Battery: checking electrolyte level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.11 Battery: connecting stationary battery charging unit (min. 30A, charging voltage max. 14.8 V
on IV characteristic curve) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.12 Battery: determining and recording state of charge (SOC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.13 Mirror hanger indicating defective battery: renewing battery on affected vehicles . . . . . . . . 33
3.14 Brake fluid: changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.15 Brake fluid (vehicles older than 12 months): changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.16 Brake fluid: checking fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.17 Brake system: checking condition of brake hoses, and checking that caps are fitted on bleeder
screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.18 Brake pads: checking thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.19 Brake discs: checking for surface rust and operating brakes to clean if necessary . . . . . .
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3.21 Tyres: checking condition and wear pattern, and checking and recording tread depth . . . . 41
3.22 Tyres: checking tyre pressures and adjusting if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.23 Tyres (except spare wheel): checking tyre pressures and adjusting to 3.5 bar if necessary
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3.24 Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: storing changed tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.25 Tyre repair kit: checking that set is complete, and checking and recording expiry date . . 44
3.26 Wheel bolts: tightening to specified torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.27 Suspension struts on front and rear axle: removing locking elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.28 Components of front and rear axles: checking play, secure attachment and protective
boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3.29 Engine, gearbox, final drive and steering: checking for leaks and damage . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3.30 Vehicle (from below): checking for damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
3.31 Underbody: checking trim, wheel housing liners, side members and pipes/wiring for damage,
and checking that they are properly secured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
3.32 Roof insert - panorama sunroof: cleaning and lubricating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
3.33 Bonnet arrester hook: lubricating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
3.34 Windscreen/rear window washer system: checking spray pattern and adjusting if
necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
3.35 Wiper blades: checking for damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
3.36 Headlight washer system: checking operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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3.37 Headlights: checking for correct adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

3.38 Headlights and reversing lights, side lights, number plate lights, turn signals, hazard warning
lights: checking operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
3.39 Luggage compartment lighting: checking operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3.40 Luggage compartment: removing protective film and felt pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3.41 Glove box light, interior lighting and reading light: checking operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3.42 Horn: checking operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3.43 Front passenger airbag: checking key switch on / off and setting to "on" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
3.44 Owner's literature: checking that all documents are present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
3.45 Service Schedule: affixing vehicle data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
3.46 Service Schedule: entering Delivery Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
3.47 Seat belts: checking that retaining rivets are fitted, and checking locking action of automatic
belt retractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
3.48 Vehicle interior: removing protective covers for seats and carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
3.49 Vehicle interior: checking that it is clean and cleaning if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
3.50 Vehicle interior: removing any objects other than those protecting interior surfaces . . . . . . 65
3.51 Vehicle interior and exterior: checking for and documenting any damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
3.52 Instrument cluster: checking warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3.53 Warning triangle: checking availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3.54 First-aid kit: checking and recording expiry date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3.55 Vehicle keys: checking operation and recording number of keys given to customer . . . . . . 66
3.56 Vehicle key: removing from ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
3.57 Vehicle key(s), wheel covers and owner's literature: checking availability and recording
number present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
3.58 Sun visors: checking that they are folded up and folding up if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
3.59 Luggage compartment cover and sun blind: checking that they are rolled up and rolling up if
necessary
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3.61 Engine oil: extracting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
3.62 Engine oil: renewing oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
3.63 Engine oil: filling up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
3.64 Engine oil: checking oil level and correcting if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
3.65 Spark plugs: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
3.66 Hydraulic system: checking fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
3.67 Cooling system: checking anti-freeze and coolant level, and correcting if necessary . . . . 100
3.68 Air cleaner: renewing filter element and cleaning housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
3.69 Dust and pollen filter: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
3.70 Fuel filter: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
3.71 Fuel tank: adding fuel additive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
3.72 Vehicle doors: removing edge protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
3.73 Vehicle exterior: checking unprotected areas for dirt, and cleaning if necessary . . . . . . . . 122
3.74 Vehicle exterior: removing protective film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
3.75 Protective transport film and car cover: checking position and correcting if necessary . . . . 122
3.76 Protective transport film: renewing according to manufacturer's instructions . . . . . . . . . . 123
3.77 Car cover: renewing according to manufacturer's instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
3.78 Paintwork, trims, side windows and wiper blades: checking cleanliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
3.79 Body: checking vehicle paintwork for damage and corrosion from below and with bonnet, rear
lid and doors open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
3.80 Vehicles parked outdoors: locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
3.81 Vehicles parked outdoors: covering unprotected vehicles with protective transport film and
car cover (not for vehicles with control number 5K0 on data sticker on windscreen) . . . . . . 124
3.82 Road test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
3.83 Stock vehicles: observing measures specified in Maintenance table for stock vehicles (see
“Before handing vehicle over to customer”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
3.84 Accessories: installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
3.85 Check list "Documentation of cleaning and care routine": checking availability . . . . . . . . . . 125
3.86 Check list "Documentation of cleaning and care routine": signing and placing in vehicle
wallet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
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3.87 Cleaning and care: checking that required measures have been carried out on time . . . . 126
3.88 Stock vehicle care management: deciding and recording date of next check . . . . . . . . . . 126
3.89 Display instruments: setting time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
3.90 Manual gearbox/automatic gearbox: selecting 1st gear/park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
3.91 Haldex coupling: changing Haldex oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
3.92 Instrument cluster: resetting driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
3.93 Toothed belt for camshaft drive: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
3.94 Toothed belt for camshaft drive and tensioning roller: renewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
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1 General information
(AIGG000687; Edition 11.2015)
Change history ⇒ page 1
Engine number ⇒ page 2
Vehicle identification number ⇒ page 5
Vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 6
1.1 --- Change history ---

N Date Chapter Changes made
o.
4 02.11.2015 Various chapters on stock vehicles New chapter
Various chapters on Delivery Inspection New chapter
Overview of engines Chapter deleted. An overview of en‐
gines can be found in the Workshop
Manual under ⇒ Power unit; Rep.
gr. 00 ; Technical data
Fuel tank: adding fuel additive ⇒ page 121 Chapter updated
3 26.05.2015 Engine, gearbox, final drive and steering: checking for Procedure modified to include: Re‐
leaks and damage ⇒ page 51 moving noise insulation for certain
service procedures
Roof insert - panorama sunroof: cleaning and lubricat‐ List of required tools modified
ing ⇒ page 52
Headlights: checking for correct adjustment List of required tools modified
⇒ page 60
Cooling system: checking anti-freeze and coolant lev‐ Note added warning against overfill‐
el, and correcting if necessary ⇒ page 100 ing coolant expansion tank
Fuel tank: adding fuel additive ⇒ page 121 Procedure modified
2 07.11.2014 Stock vehicles: observing measures specified in Main‐ New chapter
tenance table for stock vehicles (see “Before handing
vehicle over to customer”) ⇒ page 125
Battery: connecting to a stationary battery charging New chapter
unit for sustained charging ⇒ page 27
Axles (front and rear): checking components for play Torsion beam axle version descri‐
and secure attachment, and checking protective boots bed separately
⇒ page 47
Battery: reading out status and sending diagnostic log Procedure modified to include:
⇒ page 22 Sending diagnosis log
Headlights and reversing lights, side lights, number Procedure modified to include:
plate lights, turn signals, hazard warning lights: check‐ Checking brake lights
ing operation ⇒ page 62
Engine oil: filling up ⇒ page 85 Note for 1.8 ltr./2.0 ltr. TFSI engines
added
Windscreen/rear window washer system: checking Requirements for rear window spray
spray pattern and adjusting if necessary ⇒ page 58 pattern and hybrid jet version added
Body: checking vehicle paintwork for damage and cor‐ Vehicle body from below added
rosion from below and with bonnet, rear lid and doors
open ⇒ page 123
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Note
For greater clarity, only the last three updates to the document
are listed.
1.2 Engine number
Note
The engine number consists of the engine code letters (3 or 4

characters) and the serial number.
3-cyl. petrol engine 1.0 ltr. TFSI ⇒ page 2

4-cyl. petrol engine 1.8 ltr. TFSI/2.0 ltr. TFSI (version 1)
⇒ page 3
4-cyl. petrol engine 2.0 ltr. TFSI (version 2) ⇒ page 4
3-cyl. diesel engine 1.4 ltr. TDI ⇒ page 4
4-cyl. diesel engine 1.6 ltr. TDI (version 1) ⇒ page 5
4-cyl. diesel engine 1.6 ltr. TDI/2.0 ltr. TDI (version 2)
⇒ page 5
1.2.1 3-cyl. petrol engine 1.0 ltr. TFSI

The engine number is stamped on the left side at the joint between
the engine and the gearbox -arrow-.
The engine number is also given on the sticker on the toothed belt
cover (top).
In addition, the engine code letters are listed on the vehicle data
sticker ⇒ page 6 .

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The engine number is also listed on the sticker on the toothed belt
cover (top) -arrow-.

1.2.4 4-cyl. petrol engine 1.8 ltr. TFSI/2.0 ltr.

TFSI (version 1)
The engine number is also given on the sticker on the timing chain
cover (top).
Note
There is more than one version of the engine code for the 4-cyl‐
inder petrol engine 2.0 ltr. TFSI ⇒ page 4 .
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1.2.5 4-cyl. petrol engine 2.0 ltr. TFSI (version

2)
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Note
There is more than one version of the engine code for the 4-cyl‐
inder petrol engine 2.0 ltr. TFSI ⇒ page 3 .
1.2.6 3-cyl. diesel engine 1.4 ltr. TDI

cover (top).
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1.2.7 4-cyl. diesel engine 1.6 ltr. TDI (version

1)
cover (top).
Note
There are different versions of the 4-cylinder 1.6 ltr. TDI diesel
engine with different engine codes ⇒ page 5 .
1.2.8 4-cyl. diesel engine 1.6 ltr. TDI/2.0 ltr.

TDI (version 2)
Note
There are different versions

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engine with different engine codes ⇒ page 5 .
1.3 Vehicle identification number

Depending on the equipment and country-specific version, the
vehicle identification number is located:
♦ Optional: In the MMI under »Car systems«
♦ On the longitudinal member (top right)
♦ On the vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 6
The vehicle identification number consists of the following:
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WAU ZZZ 8X Z B A/N 000 234

Manufactur‐ Filler charac‐ Type Filler charac‐ Model year Production lo‐ Serial number
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1.4 Vehicle data sticker

The vehicle data sticker is located:
♦ In the Service Schedule
♦ In the area of the spare wheel well under the floor covering
-arrow-
The vehicle data sticker contains the following vehicle data:

1 - Vehicle identification number
2 - Vehicle model, manufacturer's code, engine type and power
output, production month and year
3 - Engine and gearbox code letters (not specified on some export
models)
4 - Paint number, interior equipment number
5 - Numbers for optional extras
6 - Fuel consumption: urban, extra urban, combined, CO2 (not
specified on some export models)
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2 Preparations
Vehicle: raising ⇒ page 7
Engine cover panel: removing and installing ⇒ page 9
Noise insulation: removing and installing ⇒ page 12
Window regulators: activating automatic open/close function
⇒ page 13
Vehicle diagnostic tester: connecting ⇒ page 14
2.1 Vehicle: raising
Caution
Risk of damage to vehicle due to incorrect use of lifting plat‐

form.
♦ Do not exceed the permissible lifting capacity of the lifting
platform.
♦ The vehicle should be lifted only at the points shown in the
illustration.
♦ Position support plates so that they are aligned centrally
below the lifting points.
♦ Ensure sufficient clearance between low-mounted vehicle
components and the lifting platform.
Procedure:
– Front: Position support plates of lifting platform under lifting
point on side member -arrow-.
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– Rear: Position support plates of lifting platform under lifting

point on side member -arrow-.
Note
♦ The location of the lifting points is indicated by markings stam‐

ped on the side member trim.
♦ Applies to A1 quattro: Extend all support plates -2- far enough
so that the lifting arm of the lifting platform does not touch the
vehicle trim.
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2.2 Engine cover panel: removing and in‐

stalling
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1)
Procedure for removing:
– Carefully pull engine cover panel off retaining pins one after
another -arrows-.
Procedure for installing:
– Position engine cover panel on retaining pins and then use
your hands to press it onto retaining pins, one after the other.
Note
There is more than one version of the engine cover panel for the
4-cylinder 1.4 ltr. TFSI petrol engine ⇒ page 9 .

2)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- , measuring range 2 to 10 Nm
♦ Or: torque wrench - V.A.G 1410- , measuring range 4 to 20
Nm
♦ Or: torque wrench - VAS 6854- , measuring range 5 to 13 Nm
Table of tightening torques for installation:
Component Tightening torque [Nm]
Bolt 10

– Disengage coolant hose -1- at engine cover panel.
2. Preparations 9
Audi A1 2011 ➤
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- from engine cover panel and remove

engine cover panel.
– Install in reverse sequence. Note tightening torques (see table
of tightening torques for installation ⇒ page 9 ).
Note

3)
– Lift right side of engine cover panel -arrow A- and detach to‐
wards right -arrows B-.
– Press engine cover panel onto retaining pins first on left side
-arrows B- and then engage at front right.
Note

another -arrows-.
10 2. Preparations
Audi A1 2011 ➤

1)
another -arrows-.
Note

2)
another -arrows-.
Procedure for installing: permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Note

– Carefully pull engine cover panel off retaining pins -1-, -2-,
-3- and -4- one after another.
2. Preparations 11
Audi A1 2011 ➤

1)
– Carefully pull engine cover panel off retaining pins -1-, -2-,
-3- and -4- one after another.
Note
4-cylinder 1.6 ltr. TDI diesel engine ⇒ page 12 .

TDI (version 2)
another -arrows-.
Note
4-cylinder 1.6 ltr. TDI diesel engine ⇒ page 12 .
2.3 Noise insulation: removing and installing

♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-with
, measuring range 1of to
respect to the correctness 5
information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Nm
♦ Or: torque screwdriver - VAS 6494- , measuring range 1.5 to
3 Nm
Nm
Component/fastener [Nm]
Bolts 2

– Remove bolts -1- for noise insulation.
12 2. Preparations
Audi A1 2011 ➤
– Pull noise insulation -2- towards rear out of bottom section of

bumper cover and detach.

– Insert noise insulation into bottom section of bumper cover so
that narrow tabs are positioned below edge -illustration-.
Continue installation in reverse sequence. Note tightening tor‐
ques (see table of tightening torques for installation ⇒ page 12 ).
2.4 Window regulators: activating automatic

open/close function
If the vehicle battery was disconnected, the automatic open/close
function for the electric windows must be reactivated.
2. Preparations 13
Audi A1 2011 ➤
Procedure:
– Pull up on window regulator switch until windows are com‐
pletely closed.
– Release switch and pull on it again for at least one second.
– Repeat procedure with all window regulators.
2.5 Vehicle diagnostic tester: connecting

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♦ Diagnosis system - VAS 6160 A-

♦ Remote diagnosis head - VAS 5054A-

♦ Or: Diagnosis interface - VAS 5055-
Procedure:
– Plug connector for remote diagnosis head - VAS 5054A- into
diagnostic connection in vehicle.
– Switch on diagnostic system - VAS 6160 A- .
– Switch on ignition.
– Follow the menu on the screen to start the desired functions.
14 2. Preparations
Audi A1 2011 ➤
3. Maintenance 15
Audi A1 2011 ➤
3 Maintenance
Display instruments: setting time and date ⇒ page 126
Battery: checking that battery and battery cables are securely fit‐
ted ⇒ page 23
Battery: determining and recording state of charge (SOC)
⇒ page 30
Battery: checking electrolyte level ⇒ page 25
Battery: connecting stationary battery charging unit (min. 30A,
charging voltage max. 14.8 V on IV characteristic curve)
⇒ page 27
Battery: reading out status and sending diagnostic log
⇒ page 22
Axles (front and rear): checking components for play and secure
attachment, and checking protective boots ⇒ page 47
Front passenger airbag: checking key switch on / off and setting
to "on" ⇒ page 64
Tyres (except spare wheel): checking tyre pressures and adjust‐
ing to 3.5 bar if necessary ⇒ page 43
Tyres: checking tyre pressures and adjusting if necessary
⇒ page 42
Tyres: checking condition andauthorised
permitted unless wear pattern,
by AUDI AG.andAUDIchecking and or accept any liability
AG does not guarantee
recording tread depth
with ⇒ page
respect 41correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
to the
Owner's literature: checking that all documents are present

⇒ page 64
Brake system: checking condition of brake hoses, and checking
that caps are fitted on bleeder screws ⇒ page 38
Brake pads: checking thickness ⇒ page 39
Brake fluid (vehicles older than 12 months): changing
⇒ page 38
Brake fluid: checking fluid level ⇒ page 38
Brake fluid: changing ⇒ page 33
Brake discs: checking for surface rust and operating brakes to
clean if necessary ⇒ page 40
Checklist "Documentation of cleaning and care routine": checking
availability ⇒ page 125
Checklist "Documentation of cleaning and care routine": signing
and placing in vehicle wallet ⇒ page 126
Roof insert - panorama sunroof: cleaning and lubricating
⇒ page 52
Diesel particulate filter: reading out ash deposit volume
⇒ page 19
Event memory: reading out and erasing ⇒ page 20
Vehicle exterior: checking unprotected areas for dirt, and cleaning
if necessary ⇒ page 122
Vehicle exterior: removing protective film ⇒ page 122
Vehicle interior and exterior: checking for and documenting any
damage ⇒ page 65
Vehicle interior: checking that it is clean and cleaning if necessary
⇒ page 65
16 3. Maintenance
Audi A1 2011 ➤
Vehicle interior: removing any objects other than those protecting

interior surfaces ⇒ page 65
Vehicle interior: removing protective covers for seats and carpet
⇒ page 65
Vehicle (from below): checking for damage ⇒ page 52
Mirror hanger indicating defective battery: renewing battery on
affected vehicles ⇒ page 33
Headlights and reversing lights, side lights, number plate lights,
turn signals, hazard warning lights: checking operation
⇒ page 62
Vehicle key(s), wheel covers and owner's literature: checking
availability and recording number present ⇒ page 67
Vehicle key: removing from ignition lock ⇒ page 67
Vehicle key(s): checking operation and recording number of keys
given to customer ⇒ page 66
Vehicle doors: removing edge protection ⇒ page 122
Bonnet arrester hook: lubricating ⇒ page 57
Cleaning and care: checking that required measures have been
carried out on time ⇒ page 126
Suspension struts on front and rear axle: removing locking ele‐
ments ⇒ page 45
Car cover: renewing according to manufacturer's instructions
⇒ page 123
Luggage compartment cover and sun blind: checking that they
are rolled up and rolling up if necessary ⇒ page 67
Haldex coupling: changing Haldex oil ⇒ page 126
Glove box light, interior lighting and reading light: checking oper‐
ation ⇒ page 63
Hydraulic system: checking fluid level ⇒ page 99
Vehicles parked outdoors: covering unprotected vehicles with
protective transport film and car cover (not for vehicles with con‐
trol number 5K0 on data sticker on windscreen) ⇒ page 124
Vehicles parked outdoors: locking ⇒ page 123
Body: checking vehicle paintwork for damage and corrosion from
below and with bonnet, rear lid and doors open ⇒ page 123
Luggage compartment lighting: checking operation ⇒ page 63
Luggage compartment: removing protective film and felt pieces
⇒ page 63
Instrument cluster: resetting driver information system
⇒ page 126
Instrument cluster: checking warning lamps ⇒ page 66
Fuel tank: adding fuel additive ⇒ page 121
Fuel filter: renewing ⇒ page 120
Cooling system: checking anti-freeze and coolant level, and cor‐
recting if necessary ⇒ page 100
Paintwork, trims, side windows and wiper blades: checking clean‐
liness ⇒ page 123
Air cleaner: renewing filter element and cleaning housing
⇒ page 103
3. Maintenance 17
Audi A1 2011 ➤
Engine, gearbox, final drive and steering: checking for leaks and
damage ⇒ page 51
Engine oil: draining ⇒ page 67
Engine oil: extracting ⇒ page 76
Engine oil: renewing oil filter ⇒ page 77
Engine oil: filling up ⇒ page 85
Engine oil: checking oil level and correcting if necessary
⇒ page 86
MMI navigation system: unloading hard disk ⇒ page 20
MMI navigation system: checking correct position on navigation
map and setting if necessary ⇒ page 20
Parking brake: releasing ⇒ page 41
Road test ⇒ page 124
Wheel bolts: tightening to specified torque ⇒ page 45
Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: storing changed tyre pressures
⇒ page 44
Tyre repair kit: checking that set is complete, and checking and
recording expiry date ⇒ page 44
Manual gearbox/automatic gearbox: selecting 1st gear/park
⇒ page 126
Windscreen/rear window washer system: checking spray pattern
and adjusting if necessary ⇒ page 58
Wiper blades: checking for damage ⇒ page 60

Headlights: checking for correct adjustment ⇒ page 60

Headlight washer system: checking operation ⇒ page 60
Service Schedule: affixing vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 64
Service Schedule: entering Delivery Inspection ⇒ page 64
Service interval display: resetting service ⇒ page 21
Seat belts: checking that retaining rivets are fitted, and checking
locking action of automatic belt retractor ⇒ page 65
Horn: checking operation ⇒ page 63
Sun visors: checking that they are folded up and folding up if nec‐
essary ⇒ page 67
Stock vehicles: observing measures specified in Maintenance ta‐
ble for stock vehicles (see “Before handing vehicle over to cus‐
tomer”) ⇒ page 125
Dust and pollen filter: renewing ⇒ page 119
Stock vehicle care management: deciding and recording date of
next check ⇒ page 126
Transport mode: checking activation and activating if necessary
⇒ page 21
Transport mode: deactivating ⇒ page 21
Protective transport film and car cover: checking position and
correcting if necessary ⇒ page 122
Protective transport film: renewing according to manufacturer's
instructions ⇒ page 123
18 3. Maintenance
Audi A1 2011 ➤
Underbody: checking trim, wheel housing liners, side members

and pipes/wiring for damage, and checking that they are properly
secured ⇒ page 52
First-aid kit: checking and recording expiry date ⇒ page 66
Warning triangle: checking availability ⇒ page 66
Toothed belt for camshaft drive and tensioning roller: renewing
⇒ page 127
Toothed belt for camshaft drive: renewing ⇒ page 127
Accessories: installing ⇒ page 125
Spark plugs: renewing ⇒ page 87
3.1 Diesel particulate filter: reading out ash

deposit volume
Table of test values and procedure guidelines:
Engine Engine code Measured value designa‐ Maximum value for ash
tion for diagnostic tester deposit
3-cyl. diesel engine 1.4 ltr. All Particulate filter, oil ash Oil ash deposit mass: 80g
TDI deposit mass
4-cyl. diesel engine 1.6 ltr. CXMA Particulate filter, oil ash Oil ash deposit mass: 80g
TDI deposit mass
4-cyl. diesel engine 1.6 ltr. All
permitted engine
unless codes
authorised except
by AUDI AG. AUDI AGParticulate filter,
does not guarantee oil ash
or accept any liabilityOil ash deposit mass: 70 g
TDI CXMA
with respect deposit
to the correctness of information in this mass
document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
4-cyl. diesel engine 2.0 ltr. All Particulate filter, oil ash Oil ash deposit volume:
TDI deposit volume 175 ml
Procedure:
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ page 14 .
– Select Diagnosis mode and begin diagnosis.
– Perform vehicle identification.
– De-select “Working with Guided Fault Finding” by removing
v and press Apply .
– Continue to follow instructions on screen.

– Switch to “Control units” tab.
– Select control unit “01 — Engine electronics” and carry out
following functions via right mouse button:
♦ Identify control unit
♦ Guided Functions
♦ 01 - Read measured values
– Select desired measured value (see table of test values and
procedure guidelines ⇒ page 19 ) by entering v and confirm‐
ing with OK .
– Evaluate measured value and follow further instructions on
screen.
– Perform the following measures according to the measured
value:
3. Maintenance 19
Audi A1 2011 ➤
Result: Measure:
Measured value < critical Vehicle can be driven for a further 30,000 km (19,000 miles).
value
Measured value ≥ critical Renew diesel particulate filter and reset measured value to zero ⇒ Engine; Rep.
value gr. 26 ; Emission control system; Removing and installing particulate filter .
3.2 Event memory: reading out and erasing

Procedure:
– Select “Working with Guided Fault Finding” by entering v and
press Apply .
The control unit is then identified, and the event memory is inter‐
rogated. Observe notes and test conditions.
– Switch to “Control units” tab and call up “Event memory list”
for an overview of all entries stored in event memory.
– Correct relevant faults and erase event memory.
Note
The event memory is erased automatically if the Guided Fault

Finding is closed correctly.
3.3 MMI navigation system: unloading hard

disk with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Procedure:
– Unload hard disk according to manufacturer's specifications.
3.4 MMI navigation system: checking cor‐

rect position on navigation map and set‐
ting if necessary
Procedure:
– Switch on ignition and activate MMI.
– Press function selector button NAV .
– Call up navigation map.
– Check that arrow on navigation map is in correct position.
Note
♦ If any errors occur while the navigation system is initialising up

to 11%, refer to TPI 2030168.
♦ If any errors occur while the navigation system is initialising up
to 33%, refer to TPI 2031897.
20 3. Maintenance
Audi A1 2011 ➤
3.5 Service interval display: resetting serv‐

ice
Procedure:
v and press Apply .
– Switch to “Special functions” tab.

– Select service setting to be reset (e.g. “17 — Inspection”).
– Start program by selecting Carry out check .
Note
Please refer to the relevant Maintenance table for information on

which service channel to reset and what data to enter.
3.6 Transport mode: deactivating

Procedure:
v and press Apply .
– Switch to “Special functions” tab and select following program:

♦ 19 - Activating / deactivating transport mode
Note
♦ The transport mode serves to maintain the vehicle's ability to
start.
♦ When the vehicle is in transport mode, many functions, e.g.
radio, are restricted or unavailable.
3.7 Transport mode: checking activation

and activating if necessary
Checking transport mode ⇒ page 21
Activating transport mode ⇒ page 22
3.7.1 Checking transport mode

Procedure:
3. Maintenance 21
Audi A1 2011 ➤
– Check whether »Transport mode on« is shown in instrument

cluster.
– If necessary, activate transport mode ⇒ page 22 .
3.7.2 Activating transport mode

Procedure:
v and press Apply .

♦ 19 - Activating / deactivating transport mode
Note
♦ The transport mode serves to by

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♦ When the vehicle is in transport mode, many functions, e.g.
radio, are restricted or unavailable.
3.8 Battery: reading out status and sending

diagnostic log
This maintenance item only applies to certain model years: Note
specification in Maintenance table.
Procedure:
– Select “Working with Guided Fault Finding” by entering v and
press Apply .
♦ A - Battery check
– Use results of test to determine following measures:
Result on vehicle diagnostic test‐ Measure:
er:
“Battery OK” No further measures necessary.
“Charge battery” Charge battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Charging battery .
“Battery is no longer of the same Renew battery after consulting with customer ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr.
quality as when shipped” 27 ; Battery; Removing and installing battery .
– Switch to Control units tab.
22 3. Maintenance
Audi A1 2011 ➤
– Press X Diagnosis button and close diagnosis program.

– Send off diagnosis log online.
Note
♦ A working network connection is necessary to send the diag‐

nostic log file online.
♦ After the diagnosis is complete, you will receive confirmation
that the test log was sent successfully.
3.9 Battery:
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Battery in engine compartment ⇒ page 23

Battery in luggage compartment ⇒ page 24
3.9.1 Battery in engine compartment
WARNING
Risk of injury due to loose battery clamp on positive terminal.

♦ Disconnect battery clamp from negative terminal and then
tighten battery clamp on positive terminal.

Nut on battery clamp 4
Bolt on retainer plate 18
The battery is located in the engine compartment.

Requirements:
• Ignition switched off during test.
Removal steps:
– Open cover of positive battery terminal -2-.
3. Maintenance 23
Audi A1 2011 ➤
Procedure:
– Check by hand that positive battery terminal clamp is securely
seated. If necessary tighten nut -3- to specified torque (see
table of tightening torques for installation ⇒ page 23 ).
– Check by hand that negative battery terminal clamp -2- is se‐

curely seated. If necessary tighten nut -1- to specified torque
(see table of tightening torques for installation ⇒ page 23 ).
– Check by hand that battery is securely installed. If necessary,

tighten securing bolt -1- on retainer plate -2- to specified torque
Install in reverse sequence.
3.9.2 Battery in luggage compartment
WARNING Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Risk of injury due to loose battery clamp on positive terminal.
♦ Disconnect battery clamp from negative terminal and then

tighten battery clamp on positive terminal.
24 3. Maintenance
Audi A1 2011 ➤

Nut on battery clamp 4
Bolt on retainer plate 18
The battery is located in the luggage compartment.

Requirements:
Removal steps:
– Lift luggage compartment floor and secure in position.
– Take out tool kit.
– Open battery terminal covers.
Procedure:
– Check by hand that battery clamps -3- and -5- are securely
seated. If necessary, tighten nuts -2- and -4- to specified tor‐
que (see table of tightening torques for installation
⇒ page 25 ).
– Check by hand that battery is securely installed. If necessary,
tighten securing bolt -8- on retainer plate -9- to specified torque
3.10 Battery: checking electrolyte level
Note
Batteries must not be opened.
Battery without magic eye ⇒ page 25

Battery with magic eye ⇒ page 26
3.10.1 Battery without magic eye

The battery is located either in the luggage compartment or in the
engine compartment.
3. Maintenance 25
Audi A1 2011 ➤
Removal steps:
Applies to vehicles with battery in luggage compartment: Lift lug‐
gage compartment floor and secure in position.
Procedure:
– Check battery housing for the following:
♦ Battery terminals are not corroded or damaged
♦ Mechanical damage to battery housing and cover, indicated
by electrolyte leakage or crystals at the damaged area
– Damaged batteries must be renewed.
– Check electrolyte
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by AUDIofAG.
allAUDI
battery
AG does cells using or
not guarantee markings on
accept any liability
housing.
– If electrolyte level of one or more battery cells is below MIN

marking: Renew battery.
Note
♦ A bright hand-held light helps to better see the MIN and MAX
markings on the housing.
♦ If battery is difficult to see: Use a small mirror to check the
electrolyte level (shine a bright hand-held light at a right angle
onto the battery cells).
3.10.2 Battery with magic eye
WARNING
Risk of explosion if magic eye is colourless or light yellow!

♦ Do not attempt to jump-start vehicle.
♦ Do not check or charge battery.
♦ Renew battery.
The battery is located either in the luggage compartment or in the

engine compartment.
Removal steps:
Applies to vehicles with battery in luggage compartment: Lift lug‐
gage compartment floor and secure in position.
Procedure:
– Check battery housing for the following:
♦ Battery terminals are not corroded or damaged
♦ Mechanical damage to battery housing and cover, indicated
by electrolyte leakage or crystals at the damaged area
– Damaged batteries must be renewed.
26 3. Maintenance
Audi A1 2011 ➤
– Before checking electrolyte level: Tap magic eye -arrow- care‐

fully with handle of a screwdriver.
– Read off battery electrolyte level according to colour display.

Two different results are possible:
Colour of magic eye: Measure:

Black or green Electrolyte level OK: No further measures necessary
Colourless or light yellow Electrolyte level too low: Battery must be renewed
Note
♦ The magic eye is also referred to as an ALI (acid level indica‐

tor).
♦ The magic eye is only for use in determining the electrolyte
level.
♦ During battery charging or vehicle operation, air bubbles can
form underneath the magic eye which could falsify the colour
display. Tap magic eye lightly to release any bubbles.
3.11 Battery: connecting stationary battery

charging unit (min. 30A, charging volt‐
age max. 14.8 V on IV characteristic
curve)
WARNING
Risk of injury if battery terminal clamps are connected incor‐

rectly.
♦ Connect positive battery terminal clamp first, then connect
negative battery terminal clamp.
Only applies to vehicles intended for display.
Battery in engine compartment ⇒ page 27
Battery in luggage compartment ⇒ page 29
3.11.1 Battery in engine compartment

3. Maintenance 27
Audi A1 2011 ➤
♦ Battery charger - VAS 5906-
♦ Wire Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Requirements:
• Ignition switched off.
Procedure for connecting battery charger:
– Guide wire from above through engine compartment in area
in front of air cleaner -arrow- and out from underside of vehicle.
– Attach both charger clamps to wire (see -illustration-) and

guide upwards into engine compartment.
28 3. Maintenance
Audi A1 2011 ➤
– Open battery terminal cover -1-.

– First connect charger clamp (+) to battery terminal (+) -2-, and
ensure that charger clamp does not make contact with bonnet
when it is closed.
– Then connect charger clamp (-) to earth point (-) -3- on body,
and ensure that charger clamp does not make contact with
bonnet when it is closed.
– Arrange wiring of battery charger - VAS 5906- neatly in engine
compartment.
– Switch on battery charger - VAS 5906- and adjust settings as
needed.
– Position battery charger - VAS 5906- under vehicle so that it
is hidden from view as well as possible, ensuring that ventila‐
tion grille of charger is unobstructed.
Procedure for disconnecting battery charger:

Remove in reverse sequence.
3.11.2 Battery in luggage compartment

♦ Battery charger - VAS 5906-
♦ Wire
Requirements:
• Ignition switched off.
Procedure for connecting battery charger:
– Guide wire from above through engine compartment in area
in front of air cleaner -arrow- and out from underside of vehicle.
3. Maintenance 29
Audi A1 2011 ➤
– Attach both charger clamps to wire (see -illustration-) and

guide upwards into engine compartment.
– Open cover of electronics box -3-.

– First connect charger clamp (+) to jump start connection (+)
-1-, and ensure that charger clamp does not make contact with
– Then connect charger clamp (-) to earth point (-) -2- on body,
and ensure that charger clamp does not make contact with
– Arrange wiring of battery charger - VAS 5906- neatly in engine
compartment.
– Switch on battery charger - VAS 5906- and adjust settings as
needed.
– Position battery charger - VAS 5906- under vehicle so that it
is hidden from view as well as possible, ensuring that ventila‐
tion grille of charger is unobstructed.
Procedure for disconnecting battery charger:

Remove in reverse sequence.
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Depending on the equipment version, the vehicle may only have
a jump start connection (+) rather than an electronics box.
3.12 Battery: determining and recording state

of charge (SOC)
Vehicles with transport mode ON ⇒ page 30
Vehicles with transport mode OFF: battery in engine compart‐
ment ⇒ page 31
Vehicles with transport mode OFF: battery in luggage compart‐
ment ⇒ page 31
3.12.1 Vehicles with transport mode ON

Procedure:
– Read off battery charge level on instrument cluster.
State of charge Measure:
(SOC):
“≥ 80% (12.5 V)” No further measures necessary.
30 3. Maintenance
Audi A1 2011 ➤

(SOC):
“SOC < 80% (12.5 Charge battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep.
V) und SOC ≥ 10% gr. 27 ; Battery; Charging battery .
(11.6 V)”
“< 10% (11.6 V)” Charge battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep.
gr. 27 ; Battery; Charging battery , and at‐
tach mirror hanger for “Battery defective”.
– Record charge level in maintenance table.
Note
If if is not possible to read off the state of charge in the instrument

cluster, measure the battery's no load voltage ⇒ page 32 .
3.12.2 Vehicles with transport mode OFF: bat‐

tery forinprivate
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or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Special
with respect totools and workshop
the correctness of informationequipment
in this document.required
Copyright by AUDI AG.
♦ Battery tester - VAS 6161-

The battery is located in the engine compartment.
Procedure:
– Switch on battery tester - VAS 6161- and select “QC check,
new vehicles”.
– Use battery tester - VAS 6161- to measure voltage between
battery clamps.
Battery Measure:
tester
shows:
“Battery No further measures necessary.
Good”
“Charge Charge battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
fully now” Battery; Charging battery .
“Battery Charge battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Faulty” Battery; Charging battery , and attach mirror hang‐
er for “Battery defective”.
Note
♦ When using battery tester - VAS 6161- , ensure that the soft‐
ware is up to date.
♦ If if is not possible to measure the state of charge with battery
tester - VAS 6161- , measure the battery's no load voltage
⇒ page 32 .
3.12.3 Vehicles with transport mode OFF: bat‐

tery in luggage compartment
♦ Battery tester - VAS 6161-
The battery is located in the luggage compartment.
3. Maintenance 31
Audi A1 2011 ➤
Removal steps:
– Lift luggage compartment floor and secure in position.
– Take out tool kit.
Procedure:
– Switch on battery tester - VAS 6161- and select “QC check,
new vehicles”.
– Use battery tester - VAS 6161- to measure voltage between
battery clamps.
Battery Measure: Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
tester permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
shows: with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
“Battery No further measures necessary.

Good”
“Charge Charge battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
fully now” Battery; Charging battery .
“Battery Charge battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Faulty” Battery; Charging battery , and attach mirror hang‐
er for “Battery defective”.
Note
♦ When using battery tester - VAS 6161- , ensure that the soft‐
ware is up to date.
♦ If if is not possible to measure the state of charge with battery
tester - VAS 6161- , measure the battery's no load voltage
⇒ page 32 .
3.12.4 Measuring no load voltage of battery

♦ Hand-held multimeter - V.A.G. 1526 C-
♦ Or: digital multimeter - V.A.G. 1715-
Requirements:
• Battery must not be placed under load from connected elec‐
trical equipment for at least 12 hours before test.
• Battery must not have been charged for at least 12 hours be‐
fore test.
• Engine must remain off for at least 2 hours before test.
32 3. Maintenance
Audi A1 2011 ➤

Procedure:
– Use hand-held multimeter - V.A.G. 1526 C- to measure volt‐
age between battery clamps -2- and -3-.

(SOC):
“≥ 12.5 V” No further measures necessary.
“SOC < 12.5 V und Charge battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Charging battery .
SOC ≥ 11.6 V”
“< 11.6 V” Renew battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Charging battery , and attach
mirror hanger for “Battery defective”.
3.13 Mirror hanger indicating defective bat‐
tery: renewing battery on affected vehi‐

cles
Only for vehicles with mirror hanger for “Battery defective”.
Procedure:
– Wait until shortly before vehicle delivery, then renew battery
according to instructions in workshop manual ⇒ Rep. gr. 27 ;
Battery; Removing and installing battery .
3.14 Brake fluid: changing
WARNING
Risk of accident if the brake pedal has too much free play.
♦ Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle
is driven on the road.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to caustic brake fluid.

♦ Avoid contact with skin.
3. Maintenance 33
Audi A1 2011 ➤
Caution
Risk of damage due to improper handling of brake fluid.

♦ Avoid contact with vehicle paint.
♦ Avoid contact with liquids containing mineral oils (oil, pet‐
rol, cleaning agents).

♦ Brake filling and bleeding equipment - VAS 5234-
♦ Tool set for brake bleeding - VAS 6564-

The value given in the table is for one brake caliper, i.e. if there
are two bleeder screws on one caliper, the sum of the quantities
discharged from both bleeder screws must equal the value given
in the table.
Sequence of opening bleeder screws: Quantity of brake fluid to discharge:
Brake calipers
Front axle on driver's side 1. 0.20 ltr.
Front axle on front passenger's side 2. 0.20 ltr.
Rear axle on driver's side 3. 0.30 ltr.
Rear axle on front passenger's side 4. 0.30 ltr.
Clutch slave cylinder 5. 0.15 ltr.
⇒ Total quantity, automatic gearbox 1.00 ltr.

⇒ Total quantity, manual gearbox 1.15 ltr.
34 3. Maintenance
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Step 1 - connecting brake filling and bleeding equipment:

– Unscrew filler cap -1- from brake fluid reservoir.
– Use extraction hose included in brake filling and bleeding

equipment - VAS 5234- to extract brake fluid from reservoir
(with strainer installed) until fluid is level with bottom edge of
strainer. Make sure that no more fluid flows back into reservoir
from strainer after extracting fluid.
– Screw adapter -1- onto brake fluid reservoir.

– Connect filling hose -2- included with brake filling and bleeding
equipment - VAS 5234- to adapter.
– Set pressure on brake filling and bleeding equipment -
VAS 5234- (see operating instructions).
Step 2 - bleeding and filling brake system:

If there are two bleeder screws on each brake caliper, first bleed
the inner, then the outer bleeder screw.
– Raise vehicle ⇒ page 7 .
Front axle:
3. Maintenance 35
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– Brake caliper (driver's side): Remove cap(s) -1- from bleeder

screw(s).
– Fit bleeder hose -1- attached to collector container onto bleed‐

er screw from inside of rim.
– Open bleeder screw and allow brake fluid to discharge. Refer
to table for correct quantity of brake fluid to discharge
⇒ page 34 .
– Close bleeder screw.
– If there are two bleeder screws on each brake caliper: Repeat
procedure with second bleeder screw.
– Refit cap on bleeder screw(s).
– Repeat procedure on passenger's side.
Rear axle:
– Brake caliper (driver's side): Remove cap(s) -1- from bleeder

screw(s).
– Take reversible ratchet and appropriate socket from tool set
for brake bleeding - VAS 6564- and fit together.
– Run bleeder hose -1- from inside of rim through reversible

ratchet -2- and socket -3- and fit onto bleeder screw.
– Open bleeder screw with ratchet -2- and allow brake fluid to
discharge. Refer to table for correct quantity of brake fluid to
discharge ⇒ page 34 .
– Close bleeder screw.
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– If there are two bleeder screws on each brake caliper: Working

from outside of rim, apply reversible ratchet -2- and socket
-3- and repeat procedure.
– Refit cap on bleeder screw(s) on brake caliper.
– Repeat procedure on passenger's side.
Step 3 - bleeding clutch slave cylinder

Only for vehicles with manual gearbox
– Remove components necessary for access; refer to ⇒ Manual
gearbox; Rep. gr. 30 ; Clutch mechanism; Bleeding clutch
mechanism .
– Fit bleeder hose attached to collector container -1- onto bleed‐
er screw of clutch slave cylinder.
– Open bleeder screw and allow correct amount of brake fluid
to flow out (see table of test values and procedure guidelines
⇒ page 34 ).
– Close bleeder screw and fit cap.
Step 4 - final steps:

– Close filling lever of brake filling and bleeding equipment -
VAS 5234- .
– Detach fillingunless
permitted hose from by
authorised adapter.
AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
– Unscrew adapter from brake fluid reservoir.
– Check brake fluid level and adjust if necessary (depending on
brake pad wear) ⇒ page 38 .
– Screw cap onto brake fluid reservoir.
– Operate clutch pedal several times.
– Check pedal pressure and free travel: No more than 1/3 of total
pedal travel.
– Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.
– If free travel of brake pedal is greater than specified, or if brake
function is impaired: Check brake system for leaks and renew
brake fluid again.
Note
♦ The bleeder hose must fit tightly on the bleeder screw to pre‐
vent air from entering the brake system.
♦ In the case of certain wheel combinations, the wheels may
have to be removed.
♦ With the aid of the tool set for brake bleeding - VAS 6564- ,
the rear brakes or, depending on version, the front and rear
brakes can be bled without having to remove the wheels.
♦ Use genuine Audi brake fluid; see Electronic parts catalogue
(ETKA).
♦ Do not reuse brake fluid.
♦ Always observe the relevant environmental regulations for
disposal of brake fluid.
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3.15 Brake fluid (vehicles older than 12

months): changing
Only applies to vehicles older than 12 months (from date of man‐
ufacture).
Procedure:
– Change brake fluid ⇒ page 33 .
3.16 Brake fluid: checking fluid level

Type of service: Fluid level specification:
Delivery Inspection Fluid level must be at MAX marking.
Brake fluid change Fluid level must be between MAX marking and MIN marking according to wear
level of brake pads.
Checking the brake system for leaks is a repair measure and

should be charged separately.
Procedure:
– Evaluate brake fluid level according to markings -arrows- on
brake fluid reservoir.
– Perform the following measures according to the results of the

check:
Fluid level: Evaluation/measure:

Above MAX marking Extract brake fluid.
Below specified level Carry out brake system leak test ⇒ Brake system; Rep. gr. 47 ; Hydraulic system;
Leak test .
Note
When the vehicle is in use, the fluid level drops due to wear and
automatic adjustment of the brake pads.
3.17 Brake system: checking condition of

brake hoses, and checking that caps are
fitted on bleeder screws
Requirements:
• Brake hoses must not touch any components when steering
is on full lock.
• Brake hoses must not be twisted.
38 3. Maintenance
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Procedure:
– Check that all brake hoses are secured properly; when doing
so, ensure that the conditions listed are met:
– Check all brake hoses for abrasion, porosity, blistering and
cracking.
– Check that brake connections are seated correctly, and check
for corrosion and leaks.
– If faults are found on brake hoses: Repair/renew relevant com‐
ponent. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Check that caps are fitted and secured on bleeder
with respect screws
to the correctness of
of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
all brake calipers.
– Renew any missing caps.
3.18 Brake pads: checking thickness

♦ Test pin - T40139 - : Use the side with the thin probe (brake
symbol) to measure brake pad thickness.

Axle Brake pad wear limit including backplate and damper
plate
[mm]
Front axle: 9
Rear axle: 9
Check only the thickness of the outer brake pads.

Procedure:
– Before you begin: Push sliding ring towards tip of test pin as
far as it will go.
– Bring tip of test pin into contact with brake disc.
– Slide test pin towards brake pad until test pin makes contact
with backplate of brake pad.
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– Remove test pin and read off brake pad wear value -a- from
scale on tool.
– Repeat procedure for all wheels.
– If brake pad thickness has reached wear limit (see table of test
values and procedure guidelines ⇒ page 39 ): Renew brake
pads ⇒ Brake system; Rep. gr. 46 ; Removing and installing
brake pads .
Note
♦ When removing the test gauge, take care not to move the slid‐
ing ring. This would give an incorrect measurement.
♦ Note where the test gauge makes contact on the rear of the
brake pad and include the thickness of the damper plate in the
calculation if necessary.
♦ In the case of certain wheel combinations, the wheels must be
removed.
3.19 Brake discs: checking for surface rust

and operating brakes to clean if neces‐
sary
Checking brake discs ⇒ page 40
Operating brakes to clean brake discs ⇒ page 40
3.19.1 Checking brake discs

Procedure:
– Check outside of all brake discs for surface rust.
– If necessary, operate brakes to clean brake discs
⇒ page 40 .
Note
The brake discs can be damaged irreparably if surface rust is not

removed at the specified intervals.
3.19.2 Operating brakes to clean brake discs

Procedure:
– Accelerate vehicle to 40 km/h, then brake gently to 10 km/h
(do this five times).
– Accelerate vehicle to 40 km/h, then brake sharply to a stand‐
still (do this five times).
Note
The wheels should not spin or lock during acceleration and brak‐
ing.
40 3. Maintenance
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3.20 Parking brake: releasing

Mechanical parking brake ⇒ page 41
Electromechanical parking brake ⇒ page 41
3.20.1 Mechanical parking brake

Procedure:
– Release parking brake.
3.20.2 Electromechanical parking brake

Procedure: Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Press brake with
pedal, then
respect to thepress switch
correctness for electromechanical
parking brake.
3.21 Tyres: checking condition and wear pat‐

tern, and checking and recording tread
depth
♦ Test pin - T40139- : Use the side with the thick probe and
shoulder (scale marked with tyre symbol) to measure tread
depth.

Country-specific regulations for minimum tread depth apply; for
countries not listed, evaluate values according to the country's
specifications.
Country Minimum tread depth [mm]
EU countries 1.61)
Brazil 1.6
China 1.6
India 1.6
Japan 1.6
Norway 1.61)
Russia 1.6
Switzerland 1.6
Turkey 1.6
Ukraine 1.61)
USA 1.6
1) Larger values for winter tyres where these are mandatory
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Performing wheel alignment is a repair measure and should be

charged separately.
Step 1 - checking condition:
– Check for and remove any foreign bodies in tyre tread.
– Check all tyres for following types of damages:
♦ Cuts, cracks, tears
♦ Scuffing or flattened areas on tyre tread
♦ Porous sidewalls
♦ Blisters on sidewalls
– If damage is found: Renew tyres.
Step 2 - checking tyre wear pattern:
– Check tyre wear pattern of front wheels; check for the follow‐
ing:
♦ Feathering on tread indicating possible incorrect toe setting
♦ One-sided tread wear indicating possible incorrect camber
– If the above types of wear are found: Check wheel alignment
to determine the cause.
Step 3 - checking tread depth:
– Measure tread depth on all tyres (including spare tyre) at sev‐
eral points using test pin - T40139- . Uneven tread depth
indicates damage.
– Record average measurement for each tyre in Maintenance
table.
– If minimum tread depth has been reached (as specified for
your country; see table of test values and procedure guidelines
⇒ page 41 ): Renew tyre.
Note
Vehicles with four-wheel drive must be fitted with tyres with the
same tread pattern. Otherwise the centre differential may be
damaged.
3.22 Tyres: checking tyre pressures and ad‐

justing if necessary
Note
The tyre valves must be sealed with valve caps. Otherwise, dirt
could enter the valve, which will then become blocked and will no
longer seal properly.
42 3. Maintenance
Audi A1 2011 ➤
Front and rear axles ⇒ page 43

Spare wheel and temporary spare wheel ⇒ page 43
3.22.1 Front and rear axle

The tyre pressure specifications are listed on the sticker on the
inside of the driver's door.
Tyre sizes not listed: See Wheel/tyre guide for tyre pressure
specification ⇒ Wheel/Tyre Guide; Rep. gr. 44 ; Wheels, tyres,
vehicle geometry; Tyre pressures .
Procedure:
– Check tyre pressure of all tyres.
– If necessary, adjust to correct tyre pressures.
Note
The tyre pressures listed only apply to cold tyres. When the tyres
are warm, the actual pressures will be higher, but must not be
reduced.
3.22.2 Spare wheel and temporary spare

wheel
The following parameters apply to the tyre pressure specifica‐
tions:
• Spare wheel with standard-size tyre: Inflate to maximum tyre
pressure indicated on tyre pressure sticker.
• Temporary spare wheel: The correct tyre pressure is indicated
on the sidewall.
Procedure: Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Check tyre pressure of spare wheel/temporarypermitted
spare wheel.
unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
– If necessary, adjust to correct tyre pressures.
Note
Depending on equipment version, there may only be a tyre repair

kit supplied; see Maintenance table.
3.23 Tyres (except spare wheel): checking

tyre pressures and adjusting to 3.5 bar
if necessary
Note
The tyre valves must be sealed with valve caps. Otherwise, dirt
could enter the valve, which will then become blocked and will no
longer seal properly.
Procedure:
– Check tyre pressure of all tyres.
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– If necessary, adjust tyre pressure to 3.5 bar and record pres‐

sure in maintenance table.
3.24 Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator: storing

changed tyre pressures
The Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator must be initialised after every
time the tyre pressures are changed or the tyres are renewed.
Applies to S1: The button for the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator is
located the glove box.
Applies to all vehicles except S1: The button the for Tyre Pressure
Loss Indicator is located in the dash panel.
Requirements:
• The inflation pressures of all tyres must be adjusted to the
correct values before the pressures are stored.
Procedure:
– Press and hold button -illustration- for Tyre Pressure Loss In‐
dicator until an acoustic signal is heard.
3.25 Tyre repair kit: checking that set is com‐

plete, and checking and recording expi‐
ry date
The tyre repair kit is located in the spare wheel well.
Procedure:
– Check that the following components of the tyre repair kit are
present:
♦ Compressor
♦ Tyre filler bottle incl. filler hose
– Take out the bottle and check the expiry date (printed on bottle
-arrow-).
– Record expiry date in Maintenance table.
– If expiry date has been exceeded or if bottle has already been
used: Renew tyre filler bottle.
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3.26 Wheel bolts: tightening to specified tor‐

que
Nm
Fastener Tightening torque [Nm]
Wheel bolts 120
The adapter for loosening and tightening anti-theft wheel bolts is

included in the vehicle tool kit.
Procedure:
– Tighten wheel bolts in a diagonal sequence to specified torque
(see table of test values and procedure guidelines
⇒ page 45 ).
– If adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts was used: Put adapter back
in tool kit.
3.27 Suspension struts on front and rear axle:

removing locking elements
Note
♦ These vehicles are identified by a coloured tag fixed to the

mirror -arrow-. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
♦ It is not necessary to remove the wheels to perform this oper‐
ation.
Suspension struts on front axle: locking elements ⇒ page 45

Suspension struts on front axle: spring inserts ⇒ page 46
Suspension struts on rear axle ⇒ page 46
Pressing in bump stop ⇒ page 47
3.27.1 Suspension struts on front axle: locking

elements
Requirements:
• Vehicle suspension extended
3. Maintenance 45
Audi A1 2011 ➤
Procedure:
– Push locking element -1- off piston rod in direction of -arrow-.
– Then check boot all around and press out any dents.
– Finally, check that boot is securely fastened in axial bearing
and is positioned correctly: The boot must turn freely around
the rotating axis of the axial bearing. If this is not the case, pull
boot all around out of axial bearing to the next stop.
– When all locking elements have been removed from vehicle:
Remove tag on interior mirror.
Note
♦ Do not use any tools to remove the locking elements, as the

boots will otherwise be damaged.
♦ There are several versions of the locking elements for the front
axle ⇒ page 46 .
3.27.2 Suspension
authorised by AUDI AG. struts
AUDI AGon does front axle:
not guarantee spring
permitted unless or accept any liability
inserts
Requirements:
Procedure:
– Press spring inserts -arrow- off coil spring.
Note
There are several versions of the locking elements for the front
axle ⇒ page 45 .
3.27.3 Suspension struts on rear axle

Requirements:
Procedure:
– Push locking element -1- off piston rod in direction of -arrow-.
46 3. Maintenance
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– After road test: Check that all bump stops are firmly seated in
shock absorber mountings.
– If necessary, press any loose bump stops into shock absorber
mountings ⇒ page 47 .
Note
The bump stops of the suspension struts are pressed into the
shock absorber mountings due to the compression movements
during the road test.
3.27.4 Pressing in bump stop

♦ Soap-based lubricant, e.g. tyre assembly paste
Procedure:
– Remove coarse dirt from top edge of loose bump stop and coat
with tyre assembly paste.
– Press loose bump stop firmly into shock absorber mounting by
hand.
3.28 Components of front and rear axles:

checking play, secure attachment and
protective boots
The following applies to all components shown below:
• There must be no noticeable or visual play.
• As a rule you can identify damage to the boots/drive shaft
boots by emerging grease.
• Check that retaining rings and spring-type clips are seated
correctly.
3. Maintenance 47
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Front axle ⇒ page 48

Rear axle: multi-link suspension ⇒ page 50
Rear axle: torsion beam axle ⇒ page 51
3.28.1 Front axle

Lower links:
– Check relative movement between wheel bearing housing and
lower links.
– Lower link: Check boot -arrow- of swivel joint all around for
damage and make sure it is seated correctly.
– Check swivel joint for play.
– Check both bonded rubber bushes of lower link -arrows- for

play. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Track rod ball joint:
– Check boot -arrow- for track rod joint all around for damage
and make sure it is seated correctly.
– Check play at track rod ball joint.
Coupling rod and anti-roll bar:
48 3. Maintenance
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– Check play at coupling rod -1-.
– Check anti-roll bar bush -arrow- for damage.
Drive shaft and steering rack:
– With steering turned: Check drive shaft boots -arrows- all

around for damage and make sure they are seated correctly.
– Check boot -arrow- of steering rack all around for damage and
correct seating.
– Repeat checks for

withcomponents on opposite side of document.
vehicle.Copyright by AUDI AG.
respect to the correctness of information in this
– If faults are found on any of the above components: Renew

relevant component.
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3.28.2 Rear axle: multi-link suspension

Lower transverse link and track rod:
– Check relative movement between wheel bearing housing and
transverse links.
– Check bonded rubber bushes of lower transverse link and
track rod -arrows- for play.
Upper transverse link:
– Check bonded rubber bushes of upper transverse link

-arrows- for play.
Coupling rod and anti-roll bar:
– Check play at coupling rod -1-.

– Check anti-roll bar bush -arrow- for damage.
Trailing arm:
– Check play at bonded rubber bush of trailing arm -arrow-.
Drive shaft:
Only applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive.
50 3. Maintenance
Audi A1 2011 ➤
– Check drive shaft boots -arrow- all around for damage and
make sure they are seated correctly.
– Repeat checks for components on opposite side of vehicle.

relevant component.
3.28.3 Rear axle: torsion beam axle

Wheel bearing unit:
– Check relative movement between wheel bearing unit and
wheel.
Axle beam:
– Check play at bonded rubber bushes of axle beam -1-.
– Repeat checks for components on opposite side of vehicle.

relevant component.
3.29 Engine, gearbox, final drive and steer‐

ing: checking for leaks and damage
Applies to vehicles up to and including model year 2014: For in‐
spection everypermitted
60,000 kmauthorised
(38,000 miles)/4 years, remove noise
unless by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
insulation. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Applies to vehicles from model year 2015 onwards: Remove

noise insulation for every inspection.
Removal steps:
– If necessary, remove noise insulation ⇒ page 12 .
Procedure:
– Check engine and engine ancillaries from below for leaks and
damage.
– Check radiator and cooling circuit for leaks and damage.
– Check refrigerant circuit for damage (check air conditioner
compressor, condenser and refrigerant lines including con‐
nections).
– Check gearbox, final drive and steering for leaks and damage.
– If faults are found: repair or renew relevant component.
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3.30 Vehicle (from below): checking for dam‐

age
Procedure:
– Check underbody carefully and thoroughly for damage and
loose fasteners.
– If faults are found: Renew missing fastener or damaged com‐
ponent.
3.31 Underbody: checking trim, wheel hous‐

ing liners, side members and pipes/wir‐
ing for damage, and checking that they
are properly secured
Procedure:
– Check all underbody trim panels and wheel housing liners for
tears and cracks.
– Use your hands to check that all underbody trim panels and
wheel housing liners are secured correctly and check for miss‐
ing fasteners.
– Inspect side members for deformations.
– Check visible area of pipes/wiring and connections for dam‐
age and ensure they are secured correctly.
– If faults are found: Renew missing fastener or damaged com‐
ponent.
3.32 Roof insert - panorama sunroof: clean‐

ing and lubricating
Caution
Risk of damage to roof insert if locking element of guide piece

is disengaged.
♦ Guide piece must not be cleaned or lubricated.
Caution
Risk of damage toProtected

roof insert if locking element of guide piece
by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
is disengaged.
♦ Guide piece must not be cleaned or lubricated.

♦ Lubricating paste - G 060 751 A2-
♦ Krytox lubricating paste - G 052 141 A2-
♦ Cleaning solution - D 009 401 04-
♦ Industrial vacuum cleaner, e.g. wet/dry vacuum cleaner - VAS
5128-
♦ Commercially available paintbrush: approx. 15 mm wide and
bent by approx. 40° using workshop equipment
♦ Fine-pored sponge (e.g. a piece of household sponge without
a scouring surface)
52 3. Maintenance
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Cleaning and lubricating the roof insert is a repair measure and

Protect vehicle interior from becoming dirty.
If locking element of guide piece -illustration- becomes uninten‐
tionally unlocked during cleaning or lubricating: Do not operate
panorama sunroof. Lock guide piece ⇒ page 57 .
Step 1 - cleaning and lubricating guide rail:

– Open sunroof sun blind completely.
– Open glass panel completely.
– First use an industrial vacuum cleaner to remove any loose
residue from guide rail.
– Remove grease and dirt from guide rail with a lint-free cloth.
– Use a paintbrush to lubricate outer guide railunless

-arrow- withbylu‐
permitted authorised AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
bricating paste - G 060 751 A2- . with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
– Use a paintbrush to lubricate inner guide rail -arrow- with lu‐

bricating paste - G 060 751 A2- .
– Remove surplus lubricant on guide rails with a lint-free cloth.
– Repeat procedure on opposite side of vehicle.
Step 2 - cleaning and lubricating slider from inside:

– Close glass panel just far enough so that wind deflector is still
completely extended.
– Remove grease and dirt from slider with a lint-free cloth.
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– Use a paintbrush to lubricate slider from inside -arrows- with

lubricating paste - G 060 751 A2- .
– Remove surplus lubricant from slider with a lint-free cloth.
Step 3 - cleaning and lubricating slotted guide for glass panel from
inside:
Glass panel should be closed just far enough so that wind de‐
flector is still completely extended.
– Remove grease and dirt from slotted guide for glass panel with
a lint-free cloth.
– Use a paintbrush to lubricate slotted guide for glass panel from

inside -arrows- with lubricating paste - G 060 751 A2- .
– Remove surplus lubricant from slotted guide with a lint-free
cloth.
Step 4 - cleaning and lubricating slider from outside:

– Open glass panel completely.
– Remove grease and dirt from slider with a lint-free cloth.
– Use a paintbrush to lubricate slider from outside -arrows- with

lubricating paste - G 060 751 A2- .
– Remove surplus lubricant from slider with a lint-free cloth.
Step 5 - cleaning and lubricating glass panel mechanism:

Glass panel opened completely.
– Remove grease and dirt from glass panel mechanism with a
lint-free cloth.
54 3. Maintenance
Audi A1 2011 ➤
– Use a paintbrush to apply lubricating paste - G 060 751 A2- to

friction surfaces -arrows- of mounting for glass panel mecha‐
nism.
– Use a paintbrush to lubricate tilt lever -arrow- for glass panel

mechanism with lubricating paste - G 060 751 A2- .
– Remove excess lubricant from mounting and tilt lever for glass
panel mechanism with a lint-free cloth.
Step 6 - cleaning and lubricating outside of slotted guide for glass

panel:
– Remove grease and dirt from slotted guide for glass panel with
a lint-free cloth.
– Use a paintbrush to lubricate slotted guide for glass panel from

outside -arrow- with lubricating paste - G 060 751 A2- .
– Remove surplus lubricant from slotted guide for glass panel
with a lint-free cloth.
– Open and close roof system completely and check again for
surplus lubricant at all lubricating locations.
Step 7 - cleaning and lubricating glass panel:

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– Remove grease and dirt from edges of glass panel -arrows-

using cleaning solution - D 009 401 04- and a lint-free cloth.
– Use a fine-pored sponge to lubricate rear edge of glass panel

seal -arrows- with Krytox lubricating paste - G 052 141 A2- .
Make sure that no coarse residue remains visible.
Step 8 - cleaning and lubricating roof frame seal:

– Remove grease and dirt from seal for roof frame using clean‐
ing solution - D 009 401 04- and a lint-free cloth.
– Use a fine-pored sponge to lubricate roof frame seal

-arrows- with Krytox lubricating paste - G 052 141 A2- . Make
sure that no coarse residue remains visible.
Step 9 - cleaning wind deflector:

56 3. Maintenance
Audi A1 2011 ➤
– Clean screen and frame of wind deflector -1- using a sponge

and soap solution.
– Use an industrial vacuum cleaner to remove any loose residue
from wind deflector slot -arrows-.
– Close glass panel completely.
3.32.1 Locking guide piece

Procedure:
– Carefully press down lever of guide piece (shown in -green-).
– Use a screwdriver to slide locking element -blue- from side
over lever -green-.
3.33 Bonnet arrester hook: lubricating

♦ Universal spray oil - G 000 115 A2-
Requirements:
• The vehicle must be at least at room temperature.
Procedure:
– First clean all lubricating points with a lint-free cloth.
– Lubricate arrester hook with universal spray oil - G 000 115
A2- at points marked -arrows-.
– Operate moving parts several times so that the lubricant is
able to penetrate.
– Remove surplus lubricant with cloth.
3. Maintenance 57
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3.34 Windscreen/rear window washer sys‐

tem: checking spray pattern and adjust‐
ing if necessary
Checking windscreen spray pattern: triple washer jets
⇒ page 58
Checking windscreen spray pattern: hybrid jets ⇒ page 58
Checking spray pattern on rear window ⇒ page 59
Setting windscreen spray pattern, triple washer jets ⇒ page 59
Setting windscreen spray pattern: hybrid jets ⇒ page 59
Adjusting rear window washer jets ⇒ page 59
3.34.1 Checking spray pattern on windscreen

The spray pattern must meet the following specifications:
• Evenly distributed, symmetrical spray pattern
• Uniform, precise jets of water
• Jet unit (passenger's side): Water from all washer jets makes
contact within upper third of wiper area -illustration-
• Jet unit (driver's side): Spray pattern symmetrically opposite
that of jet unit on passenger's side
Procedure:
– Operate windscreen washer system and check spray pattern.
– If spray pattern is not as specified, adjust windscreen washer
jets ⇒ page 59 . with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
3.34.2 Checking windscreen spray pattern: hy‐

brid jets
• Evenly distributed, symmetrical spray pattern
• Jet unit (passenger's side): Upper concentrated jet should
make contact near upper edge of wiper area -1-.
• Jet unit (driver's side): Upper concentrated jet should make
contact -2- at same level as jet unit (passenger's side).
Procedure:
– Operate windscreen washer system and check spray pattern.
jets ⇒ page 59 .
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3.34.3 Checking spray pattern on rear window

• Water from both spray jets makes contact just above wiper
blade
• Water from inner spray jet makes contact within approx. first
quarter of wiper blade length -illustration-
• Water from outer spray jet makes contact approx. at or just
beyond centre of wiper blade length -illustration- (third quarter)
Procedure:
– Operate rear window washer system and check spray pattern.
jets ⇒ page 59 .
3.34.4 Setting windscreen spray pattern: triple

washer jets
♦ Commercially available adjusting tool (e.g. adjusting tool -
T10127- ) or suitable needle
Procedure:
– Use adjusting tool to align washer jets as required according
to specification.
– If the spray pattern still does not correspond to the specifica‐
tion, clean washer jets ⇒ Vehicle electrics; Rep. gr. 92 ;
Windscreen wash/wipe system; Adjusting and cleaning wash‐
er jets .
3.34.5 Setting windscreen spray pattern: hybrid

jets
Procedure:
– Using adjuster screw -2-, set jet unit being adjusted according
to specified pattern (use a tool with size 9 external Torx -3-).
tion, clean appropriate washer jets ⇒ Electrical system; Rep.
gr. 92 ; Windscreen wiper system; Adjusting washer jets .
Note
Only the height of the jets of water of each jet unit can be adjusted,
and all jets must be adjusted together via an adjuster screw. The
jets cannot be adjusted individually or laterally.
3.34.6 Adjusting rear window washer jets

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♦ Commercially available adjusting tool (e.g. adjusting tool -

T10127- ) or suitable needle
Procedure:
– Use adjusting tool to align washer jets as required according
to specification.
tion, clean washer jets ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Rear
window wiper system; Adjusting washer jets .
3.35 Wiper blades: checking for damage

Step 1 - service position:
– Switch off ignition.
– Press windscreen wiper lever downwards briefly.
Step 2 - checking:
– Lift windscreen wipers and check each wiper blade for tears,
cuts, abraded areas or other damage.
– Repeat check on rear window.
– If you find damage: Renew relevant wiper blade. Windscreen
wiper system ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Windscreen
wiper system; Removing and installing wiper blade ; rear win‐
dow wiper system ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Rear
window wiper system; Removing and installing wiper blade
3.36 Headlight washer system: checking op‐

eration
Not all vehicles are equipped with a headlight washer system
(depending on equipment version).
Procedure:
– Operate headlight washer system and check function.
– If water jet does not contact headlight: Renew relevant washer
jets ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Headlight washer sys‐
tem; Removing and installing washer jets .
Note
The headlight washer jets are set by the manufacturer and

Protected by there‐
copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
fore cannot be adjusted. permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
3.37 Headlights: checking for correct adjust‐

ment
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♦ Headlight adjustment unit - VAS 5209B-
♦ Or: headlight adjustment unitunless
permitted - VAS 621 by
authorised 001-
AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Performed as part of an inspection, this check is merely an ab‐

breviated form of the headlight adjustment check required, for
example, after a repair, and does not take the place of a full head‐
light adjustment check.
Do not adjust the vehicle load or the tyre pressures for this pro‐
cedure.
Do not adjust the headlights to their basic setting using the vehicle
diagnostic tester.
Checking and adjusting the headlights according to the instruc‐
tions in the Workshop Manual is a repair measure and must be
charged separately.
Procedure:
– For vehicles with manually adjustable headlight range control:
Use manual adjuster to set to basic setting.
– Activate dipped headlights.
– Align headlight adjustment unit parallel to vehicle and position
it centrally in front of headlight at a distance of 30 to 70 cm
-distance a-; deviation from centre of light emission surface
must not exceed 3 cm -distance b-.
– Adjust dip setting of headlight adjustment unit so that beam of

headlight falls on test screen according to following parameter:
Horizontal light-dark border should coincide with setting line
-1-.
– Read off dip setting of headlight adjuster.
– Repeat procedure on opposite side.
– Compare dip setting on left and right sides.
– If they deviate 2.0% or more from one another: Check and
adjust headlight setting according to procedure specified in
Workshop Manual ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Head‐
lights; Adjusting headlights .
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3.38 Headlights and reversing lights, side

lights, number plate lights, turn signals,
hazard warning lights: checking opera‐
tion
Check the lights/signals listed below from the outside to ensure
they function properly.
Procedure:
– Activate side lights and check that the following exterior lights
function properly:
♦ Side lights (front)
♦ Side lights (rear)
♦ If applicable: additional tail light under open rear lid
– Check operation of daytime running lights (front).
– Operate right turn signal, left turn signal and hazard warning
lights, and check that corresponding turn signal lamps at front,
rear and side function properly.
– Activate dipped headlights and check that the following exte‐
rior lights function properly:
♦ Dipped headlights
♦ Taillights
♦ Number plate lights
– Use appropriate switch to activate fog lights and check that
they function properly.
– Check that main beam headlights function properly.
– Operate brakes and check function of all brake lights.
– Engage reverse gear and check that all reversing lights func‐
tion properly. This model is fitted with two reversing lights.
– Use appropriate switch to activate rear fog lights and check
that they function properly. This model is fitted with two rear
fog lights.
– Renew any defective bulbs.
Note
It is possible to deactivate
Protectedthe daytime
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Copying lights
for private intentionally
or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
via the appropriate MMI setup menu.
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3.39 Luggage compartment lighting: check‐

ing operation
Procedure:
– Check that luggage compartment lights shown -arrows- func‐
tion properly.
3.40 Luggage compartment: removing pro‐

tective film and felt pieces
Procedure:
– Remove protective film and felt pieces carefully and complete‐
ly from luggage compartment.
3.41 Glove box light, interior lighting and

reading light: checking operation
Procedure:
– Open glove box and check that glove box light functions prop‐
erly (if fitted).
– Use the appropriate switches to activate the following interior
lights and check that the lights function properly:
♦ Interior lights in headliner at front
♦ If fitted: interior lights in headliner at rear
Note
Checking the ambient lighting is NOT part of the inspection.
3.42 Horn: checking operation

Procedure:
– Operate horn and check proper function of bass horn.
Note
Perform thispermitted
checkunless
outdoors,
authorisede.g. when
by AUDI driving
AG. AUDI thenotvehicle
AG does guaranteeto the any liability
or accept
workshop or during a road test.
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3.43 Front passenger airbag: checking key

switch on / off and setting to "on"
Switch for “Airbag ON/OFF” is located in glove box -arrow-.
Procedure:
– Turn switch to “AIRBAG OFF” position.
– Switch ignition on and wait for vehicle to complete initial sys‐
tem check.
– Check that “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” display lights up in
instrument cluster.
– Turn switch to “AIRBAG ON” position.
– Switch ignition on and wait for vehicle to complete initial sys‐
tem check.
– Check that “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” disappears.
Note
The amount of time needed for the vehicle system check varies
depending on the model and equipment.
3.44 Owner's literature: checking that all

documents are present
Procedure:
– Check that all parts of owner's literature are present, and pre‐
pare them for handover to customer.
3.45 Service Schedule: affixing vehicle data

sticker
The vehicle data sticker can be found in the supplied pack.
Procedure:
– Remove vehicle data sticker from supplied pack.
– Affix vehicle data sticker in Service Schedule under “Warranty
entitlement record”.
3.46 Service Schedule: entering Delivery In‐

spection
The field for documenting the Delivery Inspection can be found
on page 2 of the Service Schedule.
Procedure:
– Apply stamp of Audi Workshop.
– Enter date of work carried out.
– Mark relevant field(s).
Note
Only for markets not using the Digital Service Schedule.
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3.47 Seat belts: checking that retaining rivets

are fitted, and checking locking action of
automatic belt retractor
Procedure:
For all seat belts installed:
– Check that retaining rivets/clips are fitted.
– Check locking action of automatic belt retractors when belt is
unrolled abruptly.
Note
If the seat belt is securing an object (e.g. child seat), do not re‐
lease the seat belt. Only check the locking action when the belt
is buckled; it is not necessary to check the retaining rivet/clip in
this case.
3.48 Vehicle interior: removing protective

covers for seats and carpet
Procedure:
– Remove protective covers for seats and carpet carefully and
completely from vehicle interior.
3.49 Vehicle interior: checking that it is clean

and cleaning if necessary
Procedure:
Check that the following items are clean (clean them if necessa‐
ry):
♦ Front seats
♦ Rear seat bench
♦ Interior trim
♦ Carpets
♦ Floor mats
♦ Windows/windscreen permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
3.50 Vehicle interior: removing any objects

other than those protecting interior sur‐
faces
Procedure:
– Remove any objects from vehicle other than those which are
protecting interior surfaces.
3.51 Vehicle interior and exterior: checking

for and documenting any damage
Procedure:
– Check interior of vehicle for damage and document any dam‐
age found.
– Check exterior of vehicle for damage and document any dam‐
age found.
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3.52 Instrument cluster: checking warning

lamps
Reading out the event memory is a repair measure and should
be charged separately.
Procedure:
– Start engine and wait for vehicle to complete initial system
check.
– Check whether warning lamps light up in instrument cluster.
– Switch off engine.
– If relevant warning lamps light up: Read out event memory
⇒ page 20 .
Note
The amount of time needed for the vehicle system check varies
depending on the model and equipment.
3.53 Warning triangle: checking availability

Procedure:
– Check that warning triangle(s) is/are present.
3.54 First-aid kit: checking and recording ex‐

piry date
The first-aid kit is located under the luggage compartment floor.
Procedure:
– Take out first-aid kit and check expiry date printed on kit.
– Record expiry date in Maintenance table.
– If expiry date has passed: Renew first-aid kit.
3.55 Vehicle keys: checking operation and

recording number of keys given to cus‐
tomer
Procedure:
– Open key ring to check each key individually.
– Start engine with each key individually.
– Record number of keys which have been matched and handed
over in Maintenance table.
– If a vehicle key has not been matched: Re-match all keys to
vehicle using Guided Function of vehicle diagnostic tester via
online tool GeKo.
– If there is reason to suspect improper use (e.g. missing key):
See current notices from AUDI AG under “Technical informa‐
tion ► Anti-theft protection” on ServiceNet.
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Note
♦ Only the key being checked may be inside the vehicle. Place
all other keys out of transmission range.
♦ If the key has not been matched, the engine will turn off after
a few seconds. In addition, the warning lamp for the immobil‐
iser or the display “SAFE” will appear in the instrument cluster,
depending on the vehicle equipment.
3.56 Vehicle key: removing from ignition lock

Only applies to vehicles with ignition lock.
Procedure:
– Remove vehicle key from ignition lock.
3.57 Vehicle key(s), wheel covers and own‐

er's literature: checking availability and
recording number present
Procedure:
– Check whether there are keys for the vehicle and record num‐
ber of keys in maintenance table.
– Check whether there are wheel covers for the vehicle and re‐
cord number of wheel covers in maintenance table.
– Check whether owner's literature is in place and record num‐
ber of copies in maintenance table.
– Wait until shortly before vehicle delivery to renew any missing
components.
3.58 Sun visors:permitted
checking that bythey
unless authorised AUDI AG.are folded
AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
up and folding up if necessary
Procedure:
– Check that sun visors are folded up, and fold them up if nec‐
essary.
3.59 Luggage compartment cover and sun

blind: checking that they are rolled up
and rolling up if necessary
Procedure:
– If a luggage compartment cover is fitted, check that it is rolled
up (roll it up if necessary).
– Check that sun blinds are folded up (fold them up if necessary).
3.60 Engine oil: draining
Note
♦ Oil should always be changed when engine is warm.

disposal.
♦ Keep components clean.
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⇒ page 75

♦ Used oil collection and extraction unit - V.A.S 6622 A-

♦ Or: torque wrench - VAS 5820- , measuring range 20 to 100
Nm

Oil drain plug on sump 30
Removal steps:
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ page 12 .
Procedure:
– Place oil drip tray under engine sump.
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– Unscrew oil drain plug of sump -arrow-.

– Drain engine oil from sump.
– Renew seal for oil drain plug.
– Screw oil drain plug into sump and tighten to specified torque
Continue installation in reverse sequence.
Note
Applies to oil drain plug with captive seal -1-: After first oil change,
replace with an oil drain plug -3- with exchangeable seal -2-.


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Removal steps:
Procedure:


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Oil drain plug on sump 30 Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Removal steps:
Procedure:
70 3. Maintenance
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♦ Oil drain adapter - T 40057-

♦ Or: torque wrench -permitted
VAS 6583- , measuring
unless authorised range
by AUDI AG. AUDI 3
AGto 60notNm
does guarantee or accept any liability
Nm

Removal steps:
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Procedure:
– Unscrew protective cap -arrow- from oil filter housing.
– Hold hose from oil drain adapter -T40057- into used oil col‐
lection and extraction unit .
– Screw oil drain adapter - T40057- into oil filter housing. This
opens a valve in oil filter housing, and oil will then be drained.
– Drain engine oil from oil filter housing.
– Remove oil drain plug -arrow- from sump and drain engine oil.
– Unscrew oil drain adapter - T 40057- from oil filter housing and
check that base valve -1- is flush and level.
– Screw protective cap back onto oil filter housing.
– Renew seal for oil drain plug for sump.

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♦ Or: torque wrench - VAS by 6583- , measuring
AUDI AG does range 3 toor60 Nmany liability
permitted unless authorised AUDI AG. not guarantee accept

Nm

Removal steps:
Procedure:

1)
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♦ Torque wrench - V.A.Gby1331- , measuring range 6 to 50 Nm

permitted unless authorised AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability


Nm

Oil drain plug on sealing cap 5
Removal steps:
Procedure:
– Unscrew oil drain plug -1- on sealing cap -3- and drain off en‐
gine oil from oil filter housing.
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– Renew O-rings for oil drain plugs of sump and sealing cap.
– Re-install both oil drain plugs and tighten to specified torque
Note
There is more than one version of the oil drain plug for the 4-
cylinder 1.6 ltr. TDI diesel engine ⇒ page 75 .

TDI (version 2)

Removal steps:
Procedure:
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Note
There is more than one version of the oil drain plug for the 4-
cylinder 1.6 ltr. TDI diesel engine ⇒ page 73 .
3.61 Engine oil: extracting

Procedure:
– Pull oil dipstick/sealing plug out of guide tube.
– Insert extraction probe of oil extraction unit into guide tube.
Use flexible extraction probe with largest possible diameter
and insert without using any significant force. Otherwise the
tip can become diverted on the bottom of the sump and a large
amount of used oil will remain in the engine.
– Extract engine oil completely. Observe operating instructions
for extraction unit.
– Finally, install oil dipstick/sealing plug.
Note
♦ Oil should always be changed when engine is warm.

disposal.
♦ Keep components clean.
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3.62 Engine oil: renewing oil filter

⇒ page 78
⇒ page 80
⇒ page 84
3.62.1 3-cyl. petrol engine 1.0 permitted

ltr. TFSI
unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
♦ Oil filter tool - 3417-
♦ Hazet strap wrench - 2171-1-

Nm
Nm

Oil filter cartridge 20
Requirements:
• Engine oil drained.
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Procedure:
– Use Hazet strap wrench - 2171-1- or oil filter tool - 3417- to
slacken oil filter -arrow- and then remove it.
– Clean sealing surface for oil filter at engine.
– Lubricate rubber seal on new oil filter cartridge with engine oil.
– Fit new oil filter cartridge and tighten to specified torque (see

TFSI (version 1)

Nm
Nm

Removal steps:
– Remove engine cover panel ⇒ page 9 .
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Procedure:
slacken oil filter cartridge -arrow- and then remove it.
– Clean sealing surface for oil filter cartridge at engine.
Note
There is more than one version of the oil filter for the 4-cylinder
1.4 ltr. TFSI petrol engine ⇒ page 79 .

2)

Nm
Nm

Requirements:
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Procedure:
Note

TFSI (version 1)
Nm

Sealing cap on oil filter 25
Removal steps:
Procedure:
– Loosen sealing cap of oil filter using socket (32 mm) . This
causes a valve to open.
– Wait a few minutes to allow engine oil to drain from filter hous‐
ing into crankcase.
– Completely remove sealing cap. Make sure that no engine oil
drips onto engine.
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– Pull oil filter element -3- and O-ring -5- out of sealing cap -1-.
– Clean sealing surfaces of sealing cap -1-.
– Lightly lubricate new O-ring -2- with engine oil and insert O-
ring.
– Fit new oil filter element -3- in sealing cap.
– Screw sealing cap -1- into oil filter housing and tighten it to
specified torque using socket (32 mm) (see table of tightening
torques for installation ⇒ page 80 ).
Note

2)

Nm

Sealing cap 25
Requirements:
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Procedure:
– Use oil filter tool - 3417- or Hazet strap wrench - 2171-1- to
loosen sealing cap -2- of oil filter housing and then remove it.
– Remove oil filter element -4- and seal -3-.
– Clean sealing surface on oil filter housing.
– Lightly lubricate new seal with engine oil and insert into oil filter
housing. Note position of service tab on seal -arrow-. Flat side
of seal profile must face outwards.
– Fit new filter element in oil filter housing.
– Screw sealing cap of oil filter housing into mounting on crank‐
case and tighten to specified torque using oil filter tool - 3417-
Note


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Nm
Nm

Requirements:
Procedure:

1)
Nm

Sealing cap on oil filter 25
Requirements:
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Procedure:
– Loosen and remove sealing cap -3- using socket (32 mm) .
– Pull oil filter element -5- and O-ring -4- out of sealing cap -3-.
ring.
– Fit new oil filter element -5- in sealing cap -3-.
– Screw sealing cap -3- into oil filter housing and tighten it to
specified torque using socket (32 mm) (see table of tightening
torques for installation ⇒ page 83 ).
Note
1.6 ltr. TDI diesel engine ⇒ page 84 .

TDI (version 2)
Nm

Sealing cap 25
Removal steps:
Procedure:
– Unclip vacuum control valve -1- from bracket and move clear
to one side.
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– Loosen sealing cap -1- of oil filter using socket (32 mm) . This
causes a valve to open.
– Wait a few minutes to allow engine oil to drain from filter hous‐
ing into crankcase.
– Completely remove sealing cap. Make sure that no engine oil
drips onto engine.
– Pull oil filter element -5- and O-ring -2- out of sealing cap.
ring.
– Fit new oil filter element -5- in sealing cap.
– Use socket (32 mm) to tighten sealing cap to specified torque
Note
3.63 Engine oil: filling up
Caution
Risk of engine damage if the engine is revved too soon after

changing the oil!
♦ The engine must only run at idling speed as long as the
oil pressure warning lamp in the instrument cluster is on.
♦ Increase the engine speed only after the warning lamp has
gone out.

♦ Oil filler funnel - VAS 6842-
Refer to ELSA maintenance table for engine-specific oil capaci‐

ties and oil grades.
Procedure:
– Fill
withup engine
respect oil usingofoil
to the correctness filler funnel
information - VASCopyright
in this document. 6842- by. AUDI AG.
– Then check oil level and adjust if necessary ⇒ page 86 .
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– For all 4-cylinder petrol engines 1.8 ltr./2.0 ltr. TFSI with oil filler
neck on timing chain cover: Clean sealing surface -arrow- on
inside of oil filler neck with a lint-free cloth before screwing on
filler cap.
3.64 Engine oil: checking oil level and cor‐

recting if necessary
Caution
Risk of damage to catalytic converter if engine oil level is too

high!
♦ Drain engine oil until level meets specification.
Required conditions for all engines:

• Engine oil temperature at least 60 ℃.
• Wait a few minutes after switching off the engine to allow the
oil to flow back into the sump.
• Vehicle must be level (horizontal).
Checking oil level with dipstick ⇒ page 86
3.64.1 Checking oil level with dipstick

Procedure:
– Pull out dipstick and wipe it off with a clean cloth.
– Re-insert dipstick into guide tube as far as it will go.
– Pull oil dipstick out again and read off oil level on marked area.
– Evaluate oil level and determine any necessary measures ac‐

cordingly:
Oil level: Evaluation/measure:

Marked area -arrow- Optimum oil level.
Area A Oil must not be topped up.
Area B Oil can be topped up.
Area C Oil must be topped up.
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3.65 Spark plugs: renewing

⇒ page 95
3.65.1 3-cyl. petrol engine 1.0 ltr.permitted

TFSIunless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
♦ Spark plug socket and extension - 3122B-
♦ Puller - T10530-
♦ Release tool - T 10527-

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Spark plugs 30
Securing bolts for connector rail 8
Removal steps:
– Remove air cleaner housing ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 ; Air cleaner; Re‐
moving and installing air cleaner housing .
Step 1 - removing spark plugs:
– Unplug electrical connector -1- at air pipe -2-.
– Move hoses -arrows- clear at air pipe -2-.
– Release catch using release tool - T 10527- and remove air
pipe.
– Push ignition coil connector -2-with
towards
respect toignition coil,of release
the correctness information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
retainer and detach connector from ignition coil.
– Move connector -2- slightly to one side. Make sure that wiring
is not kinked or damaged.
– Unscrew bolts -1- for ignition coils.
– Insert puller - T10530- into hole -1- of ignition coil and turn
knurled nut -2- clockwise until puller is secured in place.
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– Carefully pull ignition coil out upwards using puller - T10530- .

– Repeat removal procedure with all other ignition coils.
– Unscrew spark plugs using spark plug socket and extension -
VAS 3122B- .
Step 2 - installing spark plugs:

– Install new spark plugs using spark plug socket and extension
- VAS 3122B- and tighten to specified torque (see table of
tightening torques for installation ⇒ page 88 ).
– Fit all ignition coils loosely into spark plug apertures and align
with connectors of connector rail.
– Push ignition coils evenly onto spark plugs by hand (do not
attempt to knock in coils with any kind of tool).
– Tighten bolts -1- for ignition coils to specified torque (see table
– Plug in connector -2- on each ignition coil until it engages.
3.65.2 4-cyl. petrol engine 1.2

Protected ltr. TFSI
by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
♦ Spark plug socket and extension - 3122 B-

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Component/fasten‐ [Nm]
er
Spark plugs 30

– Disconnect spark plug connectors -arrows- one after another.
– Place spark plug connectors slightly to one side. Make sure
that wiring is not kinked or damaged.

VAS 3122B- .

– Align spark plug connectors and push them evenly onto spark
plugs by hand (do not attempt to knock them in with any kind
of tool).

1)
♦ Spark plug socket andpermitted
extensionunless -authorised
3122B- by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
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♦ Puller - T10094-

Table of Protected
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Copying private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
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with respect to the correctness of information
Spark plugs 30
Removal steps:
– Disengage clips on wiring guide -arrows-.
– Detach vacuum line -arrow-.
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– Pull all ignition coils approx. 30 mm out of cylinder head in

direction of -arrow- using puller - T10094- .
– Move ignition coils to one side with connectors -2- attached.
Make sure that wiring is not kinked or damaged.
– Unscrew spark plugs from cylinder head using spark plug

socket - VAS 3122B- .
– Align all ignition coils one after another and fit loosely into
spark plug apertures.
– Route wiring for ignition coils correctly in wiring guide.
– Secure clips on wiring guide -arrows-.
– Secure vacuum line -arrow-.

Note
There are additional spark plug versions for the 4-cylinder petrol
engine 1.4 ltr. TFSI ⇒ page 92 .

2)
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♦ Puller - T10530-


Spark plugs 30
Removal steps:
– Loosen hose clips -1- and -2- and remove air pipe.
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Audi A1 2011 ➤
– Detach crankcase breather hose -arrows-.
– Push ignition coil connector -2- towards ignition coil, release

retainer and detach connector from ignition coil.
– Move connector -2- slightly to one side. Make sure that wiring
– Unscrew bolts -1- for ignition coils.

VAS 3122B- .

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– Tighten bolts -1- for ignition coils to specified torque (see table
– Plug in connector -2- on each ignition coil until it engages.
Note

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Spark plugs 30
Centre hex studs for ignition coils 10
Removal steps:
– Remove engine cover panel.
3. Maintenance 95
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– Unscrew nuts -arrows- and move earth wire clear.
– Push ignition coil connectors -1-, -2-, -3- and -4- towards igni‐
tion coils, release retainers and detach connectors from igni‐
tion coils.
– Place electrical connectors slightly to one side. Make sure that
wiring is not kinked or damaged.
– Unscrew centre hex studs for ignition coils.
96 3. Maintenance
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VAS 3122B- .

– Tighten centre hex studs for ignition coils to specified torque
– Plug in connector on each ignition coil until it engages.
Note

2)
♦ Puller - T40039-
3. Maintenance 97
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Nm

Spark plugs 30
Removal steps:
– Release connectors for ignition coils -arrows- and unplug all
connectors from ignition coils at the same time.
– Place connector rail slightly to one side. Make sure that wiring
– Position puller - T40039- on thick rib at top of ignition coils and

detach all ignition coils from spark plugs one after the other in
direction of -arrow-.
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– Unscrew spark plugs from cylinder head using spark plug

socket - VAS 3122B- .

– Align connector rail and push all connectors onto ignition coils
so that they engage.
Note
3.66 Hydraulic system: checking fluid level

Hydraulic fluid temperature: Fluid level specification:
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temperature (approx. 80 ℃) (-a- and -b-).
The hydraulic fluid reservoir is located in the left wheel housing

liner.
Checking the hydraulic system for leaks is a repair measure and
Requirements:
• Engine switched off
• Front wheels turned to the right as far as they will go
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Procedure:
– Open service flap in left wheel housing liner and check fluid
level (visible through transparent reservoir housing).
– If fluid level does not meet specification: Perform following

measures as appropriate:
Fluid level: Measure:

Above specified level Extract hydraulic fluid.
Below specified level Check hydraulic power steering system for leaks ⇒ Running gear, front-wheel
drive and four-wheel drive; Rep. gr. 48 ; Hydraulic power steering; Checking
steering system for leaks .
3.67 Cooling system: checking anti-freeze

and coolant level, and correcting if nec‐
essary
WARNING
Coolant expansion tank under pressure - risk of injuries!

♦ Only open coolant expansion tank when engine is cold.
100 3. Maintenance
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Note
♦ Coolant additives may only be mixed with distilled water, as

the effectiveness of the coolant and the corrosion protection it
provides are greatly influenced by the quality of the water with
which the coolant is mixed. To ensure an adequate water
quality, the coolant additive should be mixed with distilled wa‐
ter.
♦ For approved coolant additives, refer to Electronic parts cata‐
logue (ETKA).
♦ G13 and G12++ may be mixed together.
♦ Coolant additives G13 and G12++ may be mixed with coolant
additives G11, G12 and G12+, though this may result in de‐
creased corrosion protection.
♦ G12 and G11 may NOT be mixed together.
♦ Do not reuse coolant.
♦ Only water/coolant additive may be used as lubricant for cool‐
ant hoses.
♦ It is permissible to operate the vehicle if the coolant level is
above the MAX marking on the coolant expansion tank (this is
by technical design). Do NOT extract coolant.

Checking coolant level and anti-freeze ⇒ page 101

Filling up coolant ⇒ page 103
3.67.1 Checking coolant level and anti-freeze

♦ Refractometer - T10007 A-

Type of service: Coolant level specification:
Delivery Inspection Coolant at level of MAX marking.
Inspection Coolant level between MIN and MAX markings.
Checking the coolant system for leaks is a repair measure and

Requirements:
• Anti-freeze protection must be guaranteed to -25 °C (in coun‐
tries with an arctic climate to -36 ℃); note specification in
Maintenance table.
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• The proportion of coolant additive must not exceed 55 %

(gives anti-freeze protection down to -48 °C); beyond this con‐
centration the frost protection and the cooling efficiency are
reduced again.
• The vehicle must be parked on a level surface.
Step 1 - checking coolant level:
– Check coolant level (according to marking -illustration-) in
coolant expansion tank with engine cold.
– If coolant level is too low: Add required amount (using correct
mixture ratio) ⇒ page 103 .
– If fluid losses are greater than can be reasonably expected:
First use a leak test to determine the cause ⇒ Engine; Rep.
gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Checking cooling system for
leaks .
Step 2 - checking anti-freeze:

– Use a pipette to place a drop of coolant on glass of refractom‐
eter - T10007 A- . Light-dark border will now be clearly visible
through refractometer.
– Check level of anti-freeze protection using corresponding
scale on refractometer; to do so, read off value on light-dark
border.
– If anti-freeze protection level does not meet specification in
Maintenance table: Perform following measures:
Anti-freeze protection level: Evaluation/measure:

> Specification Depending on deviation from specification, remove a small amount of coolant
and replace it with distilled water. Repeat procedure until coolant mixture meets
correct specification.
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– Check coolant additive concentration once more following

road test.
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Note
♦ The refractometer - T10007 A- must be used to determine the

current anti-freeze concentration.
♦ Scale -1- on the refractometer applies to coolant additives
G11, G12, G12+ and G12++.
♦ Scale -2- refers only to coolant additive G13.
♦ If more than one type of coolant additive has been used: Al‐
ways use the scale for G13 to determine the anti-freeze pro‐
tection.
♦ The temperature indicated on the refractometer - T10007 A-
corresponds to the temperature at which the first ice crystals
can form in the coolant.
♦ It is essential that anti-freeze be used in the cooling system all
year round. In the correct concentration, coolant additives pre‐
vent scaling and frost and corrosion damage, and also raise
the boiling point of the coolant.
♦ Because of its high boiling point, the coolant improves engine
reliability under heavy loads in countries with tropical climates.
3.67.2 Filling up coolant

Frost protection to: Coolant additive: Water:
-25 °C approx. 40 % approx. 60 %
-36 ℃ approx. 50 % approx. 50 %
Procedure:
– Add required amount (using mixture ratio according to anti-
freeze protection specification in document.

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Copyrighttable). Use the
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table as a reference for the coolant mixture ratio.
Note
Small quantities of coolant can simply be topped up. Use the

cooling system charge unit - VAS 6096- to add larger quantities
of coolant.
3.68 Air cleaner: renewing filter element and

cleaning housing
Note
♦ Use only silicone-free lubricants when installing intake hoses.

♦ Secure all hose connections with hose clips (same as original
equipment); see Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA).
3. Maintenance 103
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Air cleaner housing: cleaning ⇒ page 118

⇒ page 105
⇒ page 110

♦ Torque screwdriver - VAS 6494- , measuring range 1.5 to 3
Nm
♦ Or: torque screwdriver - VAG 1624- , measuring range 1 to 5
Nm

Component/fastener: [Nm]
Securing bolt for air cleaner (top section) 1.5
Securing bolt for air filter element 2
Bolt for air cleaner (bottom section) 9
Step 1 - removing air filter element:

– Release hose clip -1- and detach air pipe.
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– Disconnect vacuum hose -2- from air cleaner housing.

– Unclip vacuum hose -5- from air cleaner housing.
– Remove bolt -1- from air cleaner (bottom section).
– Lift air cleaner housing -3- all the way off retaining pins.
– Turn air cleaner housing 180° and set down in this position.
– Remove securing
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– Detach air cleaner (top section) -5- and take out air filter ele‐
ment -4-.
Step 2 - installing air filter element:

– Check for dirt in housing and water drains and clean if neces‐
sary ⇒ page 118 .
– Insert new air filter element -4- centrally in mounting in air

cleaner (top section) -5-.
– Fit air cleaner (top section) -5- onto air cleaner (bottom sec‐
tion) -3- without applying any significant force. Ensure that top
and bottom sections of air cleaner are flush.
– Fit securing bolts -1- and -2- and tighten to specified torque
– Fit air cleaner housing centrally onto retaining pins and press
it on.
– Attach air pipe to air cleaner (top section) and fit hose clip
-4-.
Continue installation in reverse sequence. Note tightening tor‐
ques (see table of tightening torques for installation
⇒ page 104 ).

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♦ Or: torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624- , measuring range 1 to

5 Nm
Securing bolts for air cleaner (top section) 1.6

– Pull vacuum hose -1- off air pipe.
– Remove securing bolts -arrows- and

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– Turn filter element in anti-clockwise direction -arrow A- and

remove it.

sary ⇒ page 118 .
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– Fit new air filter element in air cleaner (bottom section) and
turn it in clockwise direction -arrow B- until it engages.
– Place top section of air cleaner onto bottom section of air
cleaner without applying any significant force. Ensure that top
– Fit securing bolts -arrows- in air cleaner (top section) and

tighten to specified torque (see table of tightening torques for
installation ⇒ page 106 ).
– Attach air pipe to air cleaner (top section) and fit hose clip
-1-.
– Connect vacuum
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– Pull vacuum hose -1- off air pipe.
3. Maintenance 107
Audi A1 2011 ➤

– Remove securing bolts -arrows- and detach air cleaner (top
section).

remove it.

sary ⇒ page 118 .
– Fit new air filter element in air cleaner (bottom section) and
turn it in clockwise direction -arrow B- until it engages.


– Fit securing bolts in air cleaner (top section) and tighten to
specified torque (see table of tightening torques for installation
⇒ page 107 ).
– Attach air pipe to air cleaner (top section) and fit hose clip.
Note

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Removal steps:
– Disconnect vacuum hose -2- from air cleaner (top section)
-1-.
– Release hose clips -3- and -4- and detach air pipe.
– Turn air cleaner housing -1- 180° and set down in this position.
– Remove securing bolts -1- from air cleaner (bottom section).

– Carefully release retainers -arrows- at air cleaner (top section)
one after the other (risk of breaking retainers).
– Detach air cleaner (top section) and take out air filter element.
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– Fit securing bolts -1- and tighten to specified torque (see table
3. Maintenance 109
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– Attach air pipes -3- and -4- to air cleaner (top section) -1- and
fit hose clip.
– Fit air cleaner housing -1- centrally onto retaining pins and
press in.
Note

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Step 1 - removing filter element:

– Disconnect vacuum hose -1- from air cleaner (top section)
-3-.
– Remove securing bolts and lift air cleaner (top section) to‐
gether with all air ducts to one side.
– Take out filter element.
Step 2 - installing filter element:

sary.
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– Insert new filter element -7- centrally in mounting in air cleaner

(bottom section) -6-.
⇒ page 110 ).
– Attach vacuum hose to air cleaner (top section).
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– Unplug electrical connector -2- for air mass meter - G70- .
– Remove securing bolts and lift air cleaner (top section) -1- to‐
gether with all air ducts to one side.
– Take out filter element and snow screen (if fitted). Snow
screen is not installed in all vehicles.

sary ⇒ page 118 .
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– If fitted: clean snow screen -15- and insert into air cleaner
– Insert new filter element -22- centrally in mounting in air clean‐
er (bottom section) -19-.
tion) -19- without applying any significant force. Ensure that
top and bottom sections of air cleaner are flush.
⇒ page 111 ).
– Attach air pipe to air cleaner (top section) and fit hose clip.
– Plug electrical connector for air mass meter - G70- back in.
Note

♦ Torque screwdriver - VAG 1624- , measuring range 1 to 5 Nm
Nm
Bolts for air cleaner (top section) -1- 5
Bolts for air cleaner (bottom section) -2- 2
Removal steps:
– Unclip coolant hose -3- from air cleaner (top section).
– Detach air duct from air cleaner (bottom section).
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– Turn air cleaner housing -1- 180° and set down in this position.
– Remove securing bolts -1- and -2- from air cleaner (bottom
section) -3-.
– Detach air cleaner (top section) -5- and take out air filter ele‐
ment -4-.

sary ⇒ page 118 .

– Fit securing bolts -1- and -2- and tighten to specified torque
– Fit air cleaner housing centrally onto retaining pins and press
it on.
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– Attach air pipes to air cleaner (top section) -1- and fit hose clip
-3-.

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Bolts for air cleaner (top section) 1.5

– Remove securing bolts -arrows- and lift air cleaner (top sec‐
tion) together with all air ducts to one side.
– Take out filter element -1-.

sary ⇒ page 118 .
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– Insert new filter element -16- centrally in mounting in air clean‐

er (bottom section) -18-.
tion) -18- without applying any significant force. Ensure that
top and bottom sections of air cleaner are flush.
⇒ page 114 ).
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– Unclip vacuum hoses -1- from air cleaner (top section).
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remove it.

sary ⇒ page 118 .
– Check that rubber ring -a- is properly secured at centring ele‐

ment on air cleaner (bottom section).
– Fit new filter element in air cleaner (top section) and turn it in
clockwise direction -arrow B- until it engages.
specified torque (see table of tightening torques for installa‐
tion).
– Clip vacuum hoses into place.
Note

Nm
Nm
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Removal steps:
– Pull vacuum hose -1- off air cleaner (top section).
– Unclip vacuum hoses -arrows- from air cleaner (top section).
– Unplug electrical connector -1- forwith
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meter - G70-
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– Take out air filter element.

sary ⇒ page 118 .
– Insert new filter element -4- centrally in mounting in air cleaner

3. Maintenance 117
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– Fit securing bolts -11- in air cleaner (top section) and tighten
to specified torque (see table of tightening torques for instal‐
lation ⇒ page 117 ).
– Attach vacuum hose to air cleaner (top section).
– Clip vacuum hoses into place.
3.68.11 Cleaning air cleaner housing

Procedure:
– Remove any loose dirt or leaves out of air cleaner housing (top
and bottom sections).
– Check whether water drain hose in air cleaner (bottom section)
is dirty or blocked and clean if necessary.
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Note
♦ When cleaning air cleaner housing with compressed air: Cov‐

er air mass meter with a clean cloth.
♦ On vehicles for cold countries, the snow screen in the intake
section must also be cleaned; see specification in ELSA Main‐
tenance table.
3.69 Dust and pollen filter: renewing

The dust and pollen filter is fitted under the glove box.
Removal steps:
– On vehicles with special equipment used by driving schools:
Remove pedal cluster if necessary; see installation instruc‐
tions for equipment for driving schools.
Step 1 - removing filter element:
– Push retainers -1- and -3- together towards centre in direction
of -arrows A-.
– Detach cover -2- downwards in direction of -arrow B-.
– Pull filter element -1- with filter frame -2- out of slot -3-.
– Detach filter element -1- from filter frame -2-.
Step 2 - installing filter element:

– Clean aperturewith and filter frame with a vacuum cleaner before
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fitting new filter element.
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– Fit new filter element -4- correctly in filter frame: Arrows -2-
indicating direction of flow must point downwards.
– Fit aperture cover -1- and push retainers -2- and -3- outwards
as far as stop in direction of -arrows-.
3.70 Fuel filter: renewing

Renewing fuel filter with 2 fuel line connections ⇒ page 120
Renewing fuel filter with 3 fuel line connections ⇒ page 121
3.70.1 Renewing fuel filter with 2 fuel line con‐

nections
♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-
The fuel filter is located in the engine compartment.
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Removal steps:
Step 1 - removing:
– Use hose clip pliers - VAS 6362- to disconnect fuel supply ho‐
ses -3- and -5-.
– Release catches -2-, -4- and -6- on mounting and take out fuel
filter -1-.
Step 2 - installing:
Flow direction is indicated by arrows on filter housing.
– Then bleed fuel system ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 23 ; Injection sys‐
tem; Filling/bleeding fuel system .
3.70.2 Renewing fuel filter with 3 fuel line con‐

nections
The fuel filter is located in the engine compartment.
Removal steps:
– Remove engine
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Step 1 - removing:
– Press release tabs and disconnect fuel supply hose -4- and
fuel return hose -6-.
– Push fuel supply hose -3- towards fuel filter -1-, press release
tab and disconnect fuel supply hose.
– Release catches -2-, -5- and -7- on mounting and take out fuel
filter -1-.
Step 2 - installing:
Flow direction is indicated by arrows on filter housing.
– Then bleed fuel system ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 23 ; Injection sys‐
tem; Filling/bleeding fuel system .
3.71 Fuel tank: adding fuel additive

♦ Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuels - G 001 770 A2-
♦ Or: Multi-purpose additive for petrol fuel - G 001 780 M3-
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China, Middle East Russia India
VW 507 53 B: Applies to all petrol VW 507 53 B: Applies to all petrol VW 507 53 B: Applies to all petrol
engines engines engines
VW 507 53 A: Applies to all petrol VW 507 53 A: Applies to all petrol
engines except g-tron and E85 flex‐ engines except g-tron and E85 flex‐
ible fuel ible fuel
Multi-purpose additive for petrol Multi-purpose additive for petrol Multi-purpose additive for petrol
fuels - G 001 780 M3- fuels - G 001 780 M3- fuels - G 001 780 M3-
Multi-purpose additive for petrol Multi-purpose additive for petrol
fuels - G 001 770 A2- fuels - G 001 770 A2-
This maintenance item only applies to certain countries: Note

specification in Maintenance table.
Procedure:
– Follow measuring guidelines on fuel additive container and
add fuel additive to fuel tank according to current fuel tank
level.
Note
♦ Use only fuel additives that correspond to the standard VW

507 53 A or VW 507 53 B.
♦ After adding fuel additive, it is very important to tell the cus‐
tomer to fill up the fuel tank.
3.72 Vehicle doors: removing edge protec‐

tion
Procedure:
– Carefully remove edge protection from all vehicle doors.
3.73 Vehicle exterior: checking unprotected

areas for dirt, and cleaning if necessary
Procedure:
– Check unprotected areas of vehicle exterior not covered by
car cover or protective transport film for dirt/soiling.

– Clean any dirty areas.
3.74 Vehicle exterior: removing protective

film
Procedure:
– Remove protective film carefully and completely.
3.75 Protective transport film and car cover:

checking position and correcting if nec‐
essary
Procedure:
– Check, and if necessary, correct position of car cover on ve‐
hicle body.
– Check, and if necessary, correct position of protective trans‐
port film.
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3.76 Protective transport film: renewing ac‐

cording to manufacturer's instructions
Procedure:
– Go to “http://www.tesa.com/extranet” and log in using the fol‐
lowing details:
♦ Login / E-mail: Bodyguard 50530
♦ Password: PflegeVW
– Order protective transport film, adding the following note:
♦ For Audi vehicles
♦ Ordering number: APS 277 140 (1400 mm)
– Apply new protective transport film according to manufactur‐
er's instructions.
Note with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
♦ Do not apply protective transport film to vehicles with PR num‐

ber “5K0” on the windscreen; these have been ordered inten‐
tionally without film.
♦ On vehicles with a fabric convertible roof, do not remove the
protective transport covering put in place at the factory.
3.77 Car cover: renewing according to man‐

ufacturer's instructions
Procedure:
– Remove car cover.
– Cover vehicle with a new car cover according to manufactur‐
er's instructions.
3.78 Paintwork, trims, side windows and wip‐

er blades: checking cleanliness
Procedure:
– Check that exterior paintwork, trims, side windows and wiper
blades are clean.
– Clean any dirty components.
3.79 Body: checking vehicle paintwork for

damage and corrosion from below and
with bonnet, rear lid and doors open
Procedure:
– Open all vehicle doors, bonnet and rear lid.
– Check vehicle paintwork on inside and outside of body for
damage and corrosion.
– Rectify defects of any kind (repair measure).
3.80 Vehicles parked outdoors: locking

Procedure:
– Use vehicle key to lock vehicle if it is parked outdoors.
3. Maintenance 123
Audi A1 2011 ➤
3.81 Vehicles parked outdoors: covering un‐

protected vehicles with protective trans‐
port film and car cover (not for vehicles
with control number 5K0 on data sticker
on windscreen)
Procedure:
– Apply protective transport film ⇒ page 123 .
– Cover vehicle with car cover ⇒ page 123 .
Note
Do not apply protective transport film to vehicles with PR number
“5K0” on the windscreen; these have been ordered intentionally
without film.
3.82 Road test

Procedure:
– The following points must be checked during the road test:
♦ Engine: performance, misfiring, idling speed, acceleration,
starting behaviour (engine cold and warm), engine noise
♦ Clutch: pulling away, pedal pressure, odours, noise due to
load change
♦ Manual gearbox: ease of operation, gear lever position, gear‐
box noise
♦ Automatic gearbox: selector lever position, shift lock / ignition
key lock, gearbox noise, kickdown, shift behaviour, instrument
cluster display
♦ Brake pedal and handbrake: operation, travel and effective‐
ness, pulling to one side, response (delayed braking), judder‐
ing, squeal
♦ ABS function: pulsing must be felt at the brake pedal when
performing ABS-controlled braking.
♦ Steering: operation, steering free play, steering wheel central‐
ised when wheels are in straight-ahead position, moving off
line when travelling straight
♦ Imbalance: wheels, drive shafts
♦ Wheel bearings: noises
♦ Roof insert: unusual noise during operation
♦ Horn: checking
Note
To what extent all of these can be checked depends on vehicle

equipment and local conditions (urban/country).
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3.83 Stock vehicles: observing measures

specified in Maintenance table for stock
vehicles (see “Before handing vehicle
over to customer”)
This maintenance item only applies to stock vehicles.
Procedure:
– Before handing vehicle over to customer: Check whether the
following three measures for stock vehicles (as specified in the
Maintenance table) are due, and carry them out as necessary:
♦ For vehicles older than 12 months (from date of manufacture):
Renew brake fluid ⇒ page 33 .
♦ For vehicles with defective battery: Renew battery ⇒ Rep. gr.
27 ; Battery; Removing and installing battery .
♦ Check brake discs for surface rust; if necessary, operate
brakes to remove rust according to manufacturer's instruc‐
tions.
– Record measures performed in maintenance table for stock
vehicles.
3.84 Accessories: installing

Procedure:
– If included with vehicle, place the following accessories in ve‐
hicle tool kit:
♦ Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
♦ Puller
♦ Plastic clip
– Place first-aid kit in compartment provided under luggage
compartment floor cover.
– Insert SD card for MMI.
Note
♦ The available accessories may vary according to model,

equipment and market.
♦ Depending on the vehicle model, the accessories may be
found in the luggage compartment, glove box or supplied
pack.
3.85 Check list "Documentation of cleaning

and care routine": checking availability
Procedure:
– Check that checklist “Documentation of cleaning
by AUDIand care AGrou‐
permitted unless authorised AG. AUDI does not guarantee or accept any liability
tine” is in glove box. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
– If missing, place checklist “Documentation of cleaning and

care routine” in glove box.
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Audi A1 2011 ➤
3.86 Check list "Documentation of cleaning

and care routine": signing and placing in
vehicle wallet
Procedure:
– Sign checklist “Documentation of cleaning and care routine”
and place it in vehicle wallet.
3.87 Cleaning and care: checking that re‐

quired measures have been carried out
on time
Procedure:
– Check that all cleaning and care measures due previously
were carried out on time.
– Carry out and document any cleaning and care which is due.
3.88 Stock vehicle care management: decid‐

ing and recording date of next check
Procedure:
– Decide date of next check with person in charge of stock ve‐
hicle care management.
– Record chosen date in maintenance table.
3.89 Display instruments: setting time and

date
Procedure:
– Change settings of display instruments: Refer to Operating
Manual for radio/sound system/MMI system. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
3.90 Manual gearbox/automatic gearbox:
with respectse‐
to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
lecting 1st gear/park

Procedure:
Vehicles with manual gearbox: Select 1st gear.
Vehicles with automatic gearbox: Select park.
3.91 Haldex coupling: changing Haldex oil

Procedure:
– Change Haldex oil according to Workshop Manual ⇒ ; Rep.
gr. 39 ; High performance oil for Haldex coupling; Changing
high performance oil for Haldex coupling .
3.92 Instrument cluster: resetting driver infor‐

mation system
Procedure:
– Reset single journey memory and total journey memory of
driver information system; refer to vehicle Owner's Manual.
126 3. Maintenance
Audi A1 2011 ➤
3.93 Toothed belt for camshaft drive: renew‐

ing
Procedure:
– Renew toothed belt for camshaft drive according to specifica‐
tions in Workshop Manual ⇒ ; Rep. gr. 15 ; Toothed belt drive;
Removing and installing toothed belt .
3.94 Toothed belt for camshaft drive and ten‐

sioning roller: renewing
Procedure:
– Renew toothed belt for camshaft drive according to specifica‐
tions in Workshop Manual ⇒ ; Rep. gr. 15 ; Toothed belt drive;
Removing and installing toothed belt .
– Renew tensioning roller according to Workshop Manual ⇒ ;
Rep. gr. 15 ; Toothed belt drive; Exploded view - toothed belt .
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3.37 Headlights: checking for correct adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

1.1 --- Change history ---

1.2 Engine number

The engine number consists of the engine code letters (3 or 4

3-cyl. petrol engine 1.0 ltr. TFSI ⇒ page 2

1.2.1 3-cyl. petrol engine 1.0 ltr. TFSI

1.2.2 4-cyl. petrol engine 1.2 ltr. TFSI

1.2.3 4-cyl. petrol engine 1.4 ltr. TFSI

1.2.4 4-cyl. petrol engine 1.8 ltr. TFSI/2.0 ltr.

1.2.5 4-cyl. petrol engine 2.0 ltr. TFSI (version

1.2.6 3-cyl. diesel engine 1.4 ltr. TDI

1.2.7 4-cyl. diesel engine 1.6 ltr. TDI (version

1.2.8 4-cyl. diesel engine 1.6 ltr. TDI/2.0 ltr.

There are different versions

1.3 Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number consists of the following:

WAU ZZZ 8X Z B A/N 000 234

1.4 Vehicle data sticker

The vehicle data sticker contains the following vehicle data:

2.1 Vehicle: raising

Risk of damage to vehicle due to incorrect use of lifting plat‐

– Rear: Position support plates of lifting platform under lifting

♦ The location of the lifting points is indicated by markings stam‐

2.2 Engine cover panel: removing and in‐

4-cyl. diesel engine 1.6 ltr. TDI (version 1) ⇒ page 12

2.2.1 4-cyl. petrol engine 1.4 ltr. TFSI (version

2.2.2 4-cyl. petrol engine 1.4 ltr. TFSI (version

Procedure for removing:

– Unscrew bolts -arrows- from engine cover panel and remove

2.2.3 4-cyl. petrol engine 1.4 ltr. TFSI (version

2.2.4 4-cyl. petrol engine 1.8 ltr. TFSI

2.2.5 4-cyl. petrol engine 2.0 ltr. TFSI (version

2.2.6 4-cyl. petrol engine 2.0 ltr. TFSI (version

2.2.7 3-cyl. diesel engine 1.4 ltr. TDI

2.2.8 4-cyl. diesel engine 1.6 ltr. TDI (version

2.2.9 4-cyl. diesel engine 1.6 ltr. TDI/2.0 ltr.

2.3 Noise insulation: removing and installing

Procedure for removing:

– Pull noise insulation -2- towards rear out of bottom section of

Procedure for installing:

2.4 Window regulators: activating automatic

2.5 Vehicle diagnostic tester: connecting

♦ Diagnosis system - VAS 6160 A-

♦ Remote diagnosis head - VAS 5054A-

Owner's literature: checking that all documents are present

Vehicle interior: removing any objects other than those protecting

Wiper blades: checking for damage ⇒ page 60

Headlights: checking for correct adjustment ⇒ page 60

Underbody: checking trim, wheel housing liners, side members

3.1 Diesel particulate filter: reading out ash

– Continue to follow instructions on screen.

3.2 Event memory: reading out and erasing

The event memory is erased automatically if the Guided Fault

3.3 MMI navigation system: unloading hard

3.4 MMI navigation system: checking cor‐