2011 AUDI R8 Service and Repair Manual

Adhesive Tape Surfaces  The vehicle must be at room temperature before the installation of self-adhesive cover, door seal molding, etc. when using adhesive tape.  The adhesive surfaces on the body must be free of dirt and grease.  Clean the adhesive surfaces using Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-.  Apply Bonding Agent -D 355 205 A2- on the surface on the body side using the Applicator -D 009 500 25- and let dry.  Warm the adhesive areas to approximately 40 (104 °F) using a hot air blower.  After installing the covers with adhesive tape, use a roller and press the adhesive tape one more time to make sure it is on securely.  After that, pull on the adhesive tape by hand just to make sure it is on. Page 1 of 1 Adhesive Tape Surfaces

Contact Corrosion Contact corrosion can occur if incorrect fasteners (bolts, nuts, washers, etc.) are used. For this reason, only fasteners with a special surface coating are installed. In addition, rubber or plastic parts and adhesives are made of non -conductive materials. If there are doubts as to whether parts are suitable or not, use new parts according to the Parts Catalog. Note  The use of original replacement parts is recommended, they are tested and are compatible with aluminum.  The use of Audi accessories is recommended.  Damage resulting from contact corrosion is not covered by the warranty. Page 1 of 1 Contact Corrosion

Wire Routing and Securing (Edition 09.2015) When loosening, removing or installing hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical line, always make a sketch or take a picture. This ensures installation is the same as the original. Page 1 of 1 Wire Routing and Securing

Center Headlamp Bracket, Removing and Installing Removing – Remove the headlamps. Refer to →Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.94. – Remove the luggage compartment tray. Refer to →Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70. – Remove the bolts -arrows-. – Remove the center headlamp bracket -1-. Installing  Tightening specifications. Refer to → Chapter „Overview - Headlamp, Wheel Housing Liner and Radiator Mounts“. Install in reverse order of removal. Page 1 of 1 Center Headlamp Bracket, Removing and Installing

Inner Headlamp Bracket, Removing and Installing Removing – Remove the headlamps. Refer to →Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.94. – Remove the headlamp adjuster -3- by removing bolt -2-. – Remove the bolts -arrows-. – Remove the inner headlamp bracket -1-. Installing  Tightening specifications. Refer to → Chapter „Overview - Headlamp, Wheel Housing Liner and Radiator Mounts“. Install in reverse order of removal. Page 1 of 1 Inner Headlamp Bracket, Removing and Installing

Inner Radiator Bracket, Removing and Installing Removing – Remove the headlamps. Refer to →Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.94. – Remove the radiator. Refer to →Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr.19. – Remove the bolts -arrows- and the inner radiator bracket -1-. Installing  Tightening specifications. Refer to → Chapter „Overview - Headlamp, Wheel Housing Liner and Radiator Mounts“. Install in reverse order of removal. Page 1 of 1 Inner Radiator Bracket, Removing and Installing

Lock Carrier, Removing and Installing Removing – Remove the luggage compartment tray. Refer to →Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70. – Remove the luggage compartment release motor. Refer to → Chapter „Rear Lid Central Locking System Motor - V53-, Removing and Installing“. – Remove the hood latch. Refer to → Chapter „Hood Latch, Removing and Installing“. – Remove the bumper cover. Refer to → Chapter „Overview - Bumper Cover“. – Remove the top center bumper mount. Refer to → Chapter „Top Center Bumper Cover Mount, Removing and Installing“. – Remove the bolts -2- and -3-. – Remove the lock carrier -1- while guiding the luggage compartment emergency release cable out. Installing  Tightening specifications. Refer to → Chapter „Overview - Lock Carrier“. Install in reverse order of removal. Page 1 of 1 Lock Carrier, Removing and Installing

Outer Headlamp Bracket, Removing and Installing Removing – Remove the headlamps. Refer to →Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.94. – Remove the bolts -arrows-. – Move the loosened part of the wheel housing liner -1- to the side. – Remove bolts -2- and -3- on the bumper cover bracket. – Remove the lid lock. Refer to → Chapter „Hood Latch, Removing and Installing, Left and Right“. – Remove the bolts -arrows-. – Remove the outer headlamp bracket -3-. – Remove bolts -4, 6 and 7- and the outer bumper cover bracket -5-. – Remove the headlamp adjuster -1- by removing bolt -2-. Installing  Tightening specifications. Refer to → Chapter „Overview - Headlamp, Wheel Housing Liner and Radiator Mounts“, → Chapter „Latch and Hood Motor Assembly Overview“. Install in reverse order of removal. Page 1 of 1 Outer Headlamp Bracket, Removing and Installing

Outer Radiator Bracket and Upper Wheel Housing Liner Bracket, Removing and Installing Removing – Remove the wheel housing liner. Refer to → Chapter „Front Wheel Housing Liners, Removing and Installing“. – Remove the headlamps. Refer to →Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.94. – Only loosen and secure the radiator. Refer to →Engine Mechanical, Fuel Injection and Ignition; Rep. Gr.19. – Remove the outer headlamp bracket -2-. Refer to → Chapter „Outer Headlamp Bracket, Removing and Installing“. – Remove the bolts -arrows- on the outer radiator and wheel housing liner bracket - 1-. Page 1 of 2 Outer Radiator Bracket and Upper Wheel Housing Liner Bracket, Removing and Installing

– Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the outer radiator and wheel housing liner bracket -1- downward. Installing  Tightening specifications. Refer to → Chapter „Overview - Headlamp, Wheel Housing Liner and Radiator Mounts“. Install in reverse order of removal. Page 2 of 2 Outer Radiator Bracket and Upper Wheel Housing Liner Bracket, Removing and Installing

2011 AUDI R8 Service and Repair Manual

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