Hood, Lids (coupe) Audi A5 I

Scheme 44

1. Hood A second person is needed during removal and installation to support and hold the hood. Removing -- Remove the gas-filled strut from the hood. Refer to «GAS-FILLED STRUT»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood-lids-coupe). -- Remove nuts -4- on upper lid hinge. -- Remove the hood. Installing: in reverse order Adjusting: -- Center the hood between the fenders. -- Adjust the height of the hood over the lower part of the lid lock. -- Adjust the hood to the fenders using the stop buffers (Scheme 50).
2. Screws 21 Nm
3. Hood hinge For removal and installation, the hood must be removed or supported securely. Removing -- Remove gas-filled strut. Refer to «GAS-FILLED STRUT»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood-lids-coupe). -- Remove the bolts -2- and nuts -4-. Installing: in reverse order
4. Nuts 21 Nm
5. Gas strut Removing and installing, refer to «GAS-FILLED STRUT»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood-lids-coupe). Install with tube end of strut at body.
6. Ball stud 21 Nm
7. Nuts 8 Nm
8. Catch

Catch, Removing and Installing

Remove nuts and remove catch.

Scheme 45

Hood Lock, Removing and Installing

Scheme 46

1. Hood lock Loosen the upper bumper cover and push it aside. Disconnect the lid lock cable at the coupling. Disconnect the connector. Remove the bolts -1- and -2-. NOTE: To adjust the hood height, move the lid lock up or down as required.
2. Lock Carrier
3. Bolt 11 Nm
4. Clips Slide the clamp with the electrical wire onto the tab on the lock carrier.
5. Hood lock electrical wire
6. Tab

Hood Hinge, Removing and Installing

Scheme 47

1. Gas strut Install the gas-filled strut tube on the hood side. Removal «GAS-FILLED STRUT»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood-lids-coupe)
2. Hood
3. Nut 21 Nm
4. Hood hinge -- Before removing a hinge, support the hood or secure it against falling. -- Remove gas-filled strut «GAS-FILLED STRUT»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood-lids-coupe) . Remove the bolts -4- and nuts -5-. Installing: in reverse order
5. Nut 21 Nm

HOOD, ADJUSTING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 48

1. Adjustment gauge 3371

Gap dimensions for hood

Scheme 49

1. Dimension A = 5.0 mm
2. Dimension B = 4.5 mm
3. Dimension C = 5.0 mm
4. Dimension D = 3.0 mm
5. Dimension E = 4.5 mm

Scheme 50

Note. The adjusting buffers -2- are used to adjust the height of the hood.

1. The adjusting buffer -2- must lightly contact the lock carrier when the hood is closed.
2. The rubber buffer -1- also works as a strike guard.

Hood Impact Guard, Replacing

Note. The impact guard is also equipped with double-sided adhesive tape.

Scheme 51

1. Hood
2. Impact guard To remove, remove the clip from the hood and then remove the impact guard.
3. Clip

Hold Panel

Scheme 52

1. Clip
2. Hold panel Installation: -- Slide the lining over the tabs on the rear edge into the holes provided on the inner panel. -- Clip the tabs on the front edge and the sides into place. -- The clips must engage audibly when pressing in. -- Press the clip in.
3. Hood
4. Clip

REAR LID, ADJUSTING - COUPE

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Adjustment gauge 3371

Scheme 53

Check the gap dimensions using the adjustment gauge 3371.

1. In -A- area = 3.5 mm +/- 0.5 mm
2. In -B- area = 3.7 mm +/- 0.5 mm
3. In -C- area = 5.0 mm +/- 0.5 mm

Height adjustment

Scheme 54

The lid front height can be adjusted by loosening the nut and sliding it in the direction of the -arrow-.

With the hinge installed, the rear shelf must be removed.

With the rear shelf installed, disengage the spring on the hinge.

Remove the hinge under the rear shelf, loosen the nut on the hinge and slide it accordingly.

After adjusting, tighten the nut on the hinge to 20 Nm.

Install the hinge and engage the spring and gas-filled strut, if necessary.

The rear height can be adjusted by sliding the end plate -1-.

Scheme 55

Loosen the nut -2-, slide it accordingly and tighten the nuts to the specification.

Scheme 56

1. Cover With strap
2. Sealing ring
3. Bolt 1.7 Nm
4. Fuel filler door unit Removing and Installing, refer to «FUEL FILLER DOOR INSERT»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood-lids-coupe__fuel-filler-door-insert)
5. Emergency release cable For opening the fuel filler door Removing and Installing, refer to «EMERGENCY RELEASE CABLE FOR FUEL FILLER DOOR RELEASE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood-lids-coupe)
6. Fuel tank lid unlock motor -V155- Removing and Installing, refer to «FUEL FILLER DOOR UNLOCK MOTOR V155»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#front-doors-central-locking-system-coupe)
7. Drain hose From the fuel filler door insert Removing and Installing, refer to «DRAIN HOSE FOR FUEL FILLER DOOR CUP FOR FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood-lids-coupe)
8. Fuel filler door cup For the fuel tank filler tube Removing and Installing, refer to «FUEL FILLER DOOR CUP FOR FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood-lids-coupe)
9. Bracket For the drain hose
10. Tank flap cup trim Removing and Installing, refer to «TANK FLAP CUP TRIM»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood-lids-coupe)

Scheme 57

1. A - Tank flap cup trim to side panel Gap dimension -a- = surrounding 2.3 +/- 0.2 mm -1- Side panel -2- tank flap cup trim
2. B - Fuel filler door insert for the side panel Dimension -b- =0.25 +/- 0.25 mm Dimension -c- = 0.25 +/- 0.25 mm -1- Side panel -2- tank flap cup trim -3- fuel filler door insert

Scheme 58

1. Gas strut To remove securing spring -arrow-, raise slightly and remove gas-filled strut from ball stud. NOTE: Ensure position is correct when installing: Tube of gas-filled strut must be engaged on body side
2. Hood
3. Ball stud 21 Nm

Scheme 59

Support the lid or secure it against falling.

Using a small screwdriver, lift the securing spring -arrow- slightly and remove the gas-filled strut -1- from the upper ball stud -2-.

Repeat procedure on lower ball stud.

INSTALLING

Note. After completely removing gas-filled strut, ensure correct position when installing: Tube of gas-filled strut must be engaged on body side

Press gas-filled strut onto ball stud and engage.

Scheme 60

Clamp gas-filled strut in a vise in area -x- = 50 mm (2 in.).

Note. Cover area of sawn portion with a rag to absorb oil spraying out.

Cut through the gas-filled strut cylinder within the first third of the overall cylinder length using the piston rod end of the cylinder as a reference point.

Scheme 61

1. Gasket for plenum chamber To remove, pull back from the body flange at the sides. When installing, slide it into the sealing profile with pre-tension beginning at the sides. Press seal onto opposite side in stages. Slide seal into sealing profile on opposite side. Compress the excess length along the plenum chamber bulkhead.
2. Right sealing profile To remove, unclip from the body and remove it sideways under the fender flange. When installing, the clips on the foam piece must engage in the body.
3. Plenum chamber - bulkhead Slide the plenum chamber seal on at the sides.
4. Left sealing profile To remove, unclip from the body and remove it sideways under the fender flange. When installing, the clips on the foam piece must engage in the body.

Scheme 62

1. Rear lid latch Removing and installing «HOOD RELEASE CABLE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood-lids-coupe) To adjust the hood, slide up or down.
2. Hood cable Removing -- Disconnect the release cable at the coupling «HOOD RELEASE CABLE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood-lids-coupe) . -- Disengage the release cable from the bracket -7-. -- Pull the release cable through to the engine compartment. Installing: in reverse order
3. Cable coupling -- Slide the coupling clamp sideways onto the bracket -8- on the lock carrier. -- Disconnect the release cable here before removing the lock carrier and release lever.
4. Hood lock rear cable Release cable to the operating lever in the vehicle interior.
5. Grommet Ensure correct seating when installing.
6. Hood release lever Disengage the release cable «HOOD RELEASE CABLE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood-lids-coupe) .
7. Lid lock release lever Operating lever cover, removing. Refer to «HOOD RELEASE CABLE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood-lids-coupe) .
8. Lock Carrier
9. Electric wire Pull the electrical wire and the lid lock cable through the lock carrier as shown.
10. Clips Slide the clamp with the electrical wire onto the tab in the lock carrier.

Cable coupling

Scheme 63

1. Rear cable Cable to the operating lever When removing, pull back out of the coupling.
2. Cable coupling To release, remove the clamp from the lock carrier and pull the cable back slightly out of the clamp. Fold the coupling up and lift the front cable with the nipple out of the coupling.
3. Clips Slide sideways onto the lock carrier after installing the cable.
4. Front cable Cable to the hood lock

Attaching Control Cable In Lid Lock

Scheme 64

1. Front release cable Insert the cable nipple in the operating lever in the hood lock.
2. Release cable for right-hand drive
3. Rear lid latch Engage the release cable guide in the lower part of the hood lock.
4. Lock Carrier
5. Clips Slide the clamp with the electrical wire onto the tab in the lock carrier.

Release Cable, Engaging in Hood Lock

Scheme 65

Insert the release cable nipple -2- in the operating lever -arrow- in the hood lock -3-.

Engage the release cable with guide -1- in the hood lock from below.

Operating Lever Cover, Removing

Scheme 66

1. Lower >>A-pillar<< trim
2. Operating lever cover Before removal, first disengage cable in coupling in engine compartment «HOOD RELEASE CABLE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood-lids-coupe) . Pry the clip out of the operating lever. Remove the cover sideways from the operating lever.
3. Hood release lever
4. Clip Press in completely, it must engage.

Operating Lever, Removing

Scheme 67

1. Release cable Clip the cable bracket into the mounting bracket as shown in the magnified section of the illustration.
2. Operating lever mounting bracket Operating lever cover removed Lower >>A-pillar<< trim removed Remove screws -3- and disengage control cable -1-.
3. Screws 2 Nm
4. Clip
5. A-pillar

Release Cable, Routing in Interior

Scheme 68

Route the release cable -1- along the >>A-pillar<< as illustrated.

Press the grommet -2- onto the >>A-pillar<< from the interior.

Release Cable, Routing in Engine Compartment

Scheme 69

Route the release cable -2- as shown in the illustration in the engine compartment along the fender -3-, beginning from the vehicle interior and working out.

Slide the coupling -4- onto the lock carrier. Refer to HOOD RELEASE CABLE .

Scheme 70

1. Left stop Hood side
2. Rear lid A second person is needed during removal and installation to support and hold the rear lid. Removing -- Remove the rear lid trim panel. Refer to «Interior Trim»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-coupe). -- Disconnect the electrical wires and remove from the lid. -- On the hood side, only loosen the rear nut and remove both side nuts. Refer to «LID HINGE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood-lids-coupe). -- Remove the rear lid. Installing: in reverse order Adjusting: -- Adjust the front height and the position of the hood lengthwise using the hood hinge. -- Adjust the rear height on the rear lid lock with the end plate. -- Align the hood so it is centered according to the gap dimensions (Scheme 53). -- Adjusting buffer stops Rear Lid Seal, Removing and Installing, refer to «HOOD SEAL»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood-lids-coupe).
3. Right stop Hood side
4. Cover Placed on the lid lock.
5. Rear lid lock To remove, remove combi-bolts and disengage cable.
6. Cover for lid lock Remove the lid trim before removing. When installing, the cover must engage securely in the lid lock.
7. Nuts 21 Nm
8. Stop Body side
9. Stop
10. Adjusting buffer
11. Striker Adjusting: -- Tighten combi-bolts, see item 7 by hand (it must still be possible to slide striker). -- Carefully close the rear lid so that it is flush with the side panels. -- Carefully open lid and tighten bolts. Item -7- 7.
12. Nuts 21 Nm

Scheme 71

Close the rear lid.

Note. If the lid is adjusted correctly, the stop buffers -2- must lightly contact the body when the lid is closed.

The stop buffers can be loosened or tightened as needed to be flush.

The buffers -3- must engage audibly when pressing them in and the hood trim -1- must be installed.

Check the gap dimensions. (Scheme 53)

Scheme 72

1. Hood
2. Hood hinge Removing -- On the lid side, only loosen the rear nut and remove both side nuts. -- Remove the nuts over the rear shelf and the hinge. Installing: -- Insert the hinge under the rear shelf and secure it lightly using the nuts. -- Position the lid on the hinge and secure it using the nuts. -- Engage the spring and the gas-filled strut. -- Close the lid carefully. -- Align the lid sideways and lengthwise.
3. Nuts 21 Nm

Lid lock spring

Scheme 73

1. Lid dampening mechanism
2. Hood hinge
3. Ball stud 21 Nm
4. Gas strut Only installed on the left side of the vehicle.
5. Spring

Spring engaging points

Scheme 74

1. Spring Engaging: -- With the lid closed, engage the spring first on the hinge side and then on the body side. -- On the left side of the vehicle, the spring eyes must face down on the retaining pins, as shown in the magnified section of the illustration. -- Up on the right side. Body engaging points: -- On the right side, engage the sprint at point -a-. -- On the left side, engage the spring at point -d- after installing the lid hinge end stop.
2. Retaining screws Note the different directions for engaging the spring on the left and right. The spring eye faces down on the left side and up on the right side.

Lid Hinge Cable Guide, Removing

Scheme 75

1. Hood
2. Hood hinge
3. Cable guide Unclip the retaining tabs -arrows- and remove the cable guide from the lid hinge.
4. Electric wire
5. Rear lid trim Removing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-coupe)
6. Intermediate piece Can only be removed after removing the lid trim. Unclip from the lid.

Spring Cover, Removing

Scheme 76

Disengage the sides of the cover from the spring and remove it back from the retaining pins.

Gas-Filled Strut, Disengaging

Lift the retaining springs -arrow- on the gas-filled strut -1- slightly using a small screwdriver and remove it from the ball stud -2-.

Lid hinge end stop

Scheme 77

To remove, press the retainer on the clip to the side.

Clip the end stop -2- under the rear shelf -1- in the direction of the arrow.

The retainer on the clip must engage audibly.

Gas-Filled Strut, Releasing Gas

Clamp gas-filled strut in a vise in area -x- = 50 mm (2 in.).

Note. Cover area of sawn portion with a rag to absorb oil spraying out.

Cut through the gas-filled strut cylinder within the first third of the overall cylinder length using the piston rod end of the cylinder as a reference point.

Scheme 78

1. Cover Before removing, remove the lid trim from the lid lock.
2. Nut 21 Nm
3. Cover for lid lock When installing, cover must engage audibly in lid lock.
4. Rear lid latch Before removal, remove lid lock cover. Remove the rear lid trim. Refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-coupe) Disconnect electrical connector. If necessary, disengage the emergency release cable. Remove nuts and remove lid lock. Remove the lid lock with the clip from the centering hole.
5. Centering hole
6. Centering clip To install, first press the lid lock with the clip into the centering hole.

Rear lid lock emergency release

Scheme 79

1. Lid trim Removed. Refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-coupe)
2. Cover Unclip
3. Hood
4. Release cable Unclip the cover before removing. First unclip from the cable bracket on the lid lock and then disengage from the operating lever.
5. Rear lid latch
6. Emergency release operating lever When installing, first engage the release cable on the operating lever and then press it into the cable bracket.

Scheme 80

1. Rear lid
2. Lid seal To remove, remove seal from body flange. When installing, align the seal with the joint -arrow- toward the center of the vehicle. Beginning at the seam, press the seal all around onto the body flange.
3. Body flange

FUEL FILLER DOOR

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 81

1. Special hook 3370

Scheme 82

1. Cable for emergency release
2. Fuel filler door unlock motor -V 155- Removal: -- Fuel filler door removed -- Pull the comfort system central control module -J393- into the luggage compartment and pull it forward. -- Remove the fuel tank lid unlock motor -V 155- forward off the body flange and disconnect the electrical connector. Installing: -- Slide the fuel tank lid unlock motor -V 155- onto the flange and slide the emergency release into the luggage compartment.
3. Fuel filler door Must be replaced after removing -- Guide cable through opening in fuel filler door cup. -- Insert fuel filler door diagonally until catches on protruding flange engage in side panel. -- Bolt the door and the door release motor together using the bolt -4-.
4. Screws 1.7 Nm
5. Fuel filler door cup
6. Drain hose

Replace Tank Flap Unit

Scheme 83

1. Fuel filler door cup
2. Fuel filler door unlock motor -V 155
3. Bolt 1.7 Nm
4. Fuel filler door unit Must be replaced after removing -- Removing. «FUEL FILLER DOOR»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood-lids-coupe__fuel-filler-door)
5. Fuel filler door -- To remove, remove the bolt -3- and pull the fuel filler door diagonally out of the side panel beginning at the rear. -- Guide the emergency release cable through the opening in the fuel filler door cup.

Scheme 84

Insert a screwdriver as shown between flap -2- and flap mount -1- and release the lug.

Pull flap slightly toward rear -arrow- out of lug.

Remove flap from the side.

Scheme 85

Insert flap into cutout in mounts.

Slide lid -2- forward until locking mechanism -arrows- on mount -1- engages.

Remove Tank Flap Unit

Release the tank flap insert at the markings -arrows-.

Scheme 86

To do this, insert a small screwdriver diagonally from underneath through the marking in the tank flap insert over the latches.

Scheme 87

Gently lift the screwdriver and release the latches.

Pull the tank flap insert in steps out of its cut-out.

Fuel Filler Door Cup, Removing

Scheme 88

1. Fuel filler door removed

Pull the fuel filler door down out of the body opening using a special hook 3370.

Fuel Filler Door Cup, Installing

Scheme 89

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Note the following.

To route the drain hose without kinking it, the edge of the drain hole in the fuel filler door cut up align with the edge of the hole in the body -arrow-.

Fuel Filler Door Emergency Release

Scheme 90

1. Fuel filler door unlock motor -V 155
2. Cable for emergency release Insert the fuel tank lid unlock motor -V 155- with the cable over the tank opening as shown. Pull the cable back into the vehicle interior and connect it with the tab on the flange on the comfort system central control module -J393-.
3. Side panel

Fuel Filler Door, Installation Position

Scheme 91

1. Side panel
2. Fuel filler flap glass panel Adjust distance -A- = 2.2 mm evenly to the side panel.
3. Fuel filler door cup Slide all around onto body flange as shown.
4. Drain hose Route it without kinking it.

Fuel Filler Door Drain Hose

Scheme 92

1. Drain hose -- Route the drain hose as shown under the wheel housing liner and insert it in the guide piece.
2. Fuel filler door
3. Wheel housing liner Loosen in the area of the drain hose and press it to the side.
4. Rear Bumper
5. Rear guide piece Drain hose inserted in the lower guide piece as shown.

Scheme 93

Remove the fuel tank lid unlock motor -V155-. Refer to FUEL FILLER DOOR UNLOCK MOTOR V155 .

Remove the emergency release cable -1- from the mounts on the fuel tank lid unlock motor -V155- - 3 - -arrow A- and -arrow B-.

Remove the retaining strap on the control -2- for the fuel filler door release.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Install the fuel tank lid unlock motor -V155-. Refer to FUEL FILLER DOOR UNLOCK MOTOR V155 .

Scheme 94

Open the fuel filler door.

Release the retaining clips with a screwdriver in the gap between the trim -2- and the fuel filler door insert -1-.

Pull the trim just little from the tank flap cup arrow and remove it.

Scheme 95

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

The guides on the trim -2- must fit behind the mounts when it is installed on the tank flap cup -1- -arrows-, as illustrated.

Slide the trim forward until the clips audibly engage.

Check the gap dimensions. Refer to TANK FLAP GAP DIMENSIONS .

FUEL FILLER DOOR INSERT

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Special hook 3370

Scheme 96

Remove the trim for the fuel filler door insert. Refer to TANK FLAP CUP TRIM .

Remove the fuel cap -3- for fuel tank filler tube.

Remove the screw -1-.

Carefully remove -arrow- the upper fuel filler door insert -2- from out of the opening in the body with the special hook 3370, as shown in the illustration.

1. Tightening specifications, refer to «FUEL FILLER DOOR, FUEL FILLER INSERT AND EMERGENCY RELEASE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exterior-body-panels/#hood-lids-coupe) .

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Install the tank flap cup trim. Refer to TANK FLAP CUP TRIM .

Scheme 97

Remove the fuel filler door insert FUEL FILLER DOOR INSERT .

Remove the drain hose on the fuel filler door cup for the fuel tank filler tube. Refer to DRAIN HOSE FOR FUEL FILLER DOOR CUP FOR FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE .

Remove the fuel filler door cup -2- from the fuel tank filler tube -3-.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Slide the fuel filler door cup onto the fuel tank filler tube.

1. The opening for the drain hose must vertically -1- point downward.

Make sure the rubber lip -arrow- inside the wheel housing is touching the body completely.

Install the drain hose for the fuel filler door cup for the fuel tank filler tube. Refer to DRAIN HOSE FOR FUEL FILLER DOOR CUP FOR FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE .

Install the tank flap insert. Refer to FUEL FILLER DOOR INSERT .

Scheme 98

Remove the right rear wheel housing liner. Refer to REAR WHEEL HOUSING LINER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

Remove the drain hose -1- from the clip -2-.

Remove the drain hose upward from the fuel filler door cup -arrow-.

Scheme 99

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Attach the drain hose -1- to the fuel filler door cup -2-.

1. The collar -arrow- on the drain hose must be on top.

Install the right rear wheel housing liner. Refer to REAR WHEEL HOUSING LINER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

SPECIAL TOOLS

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Adjustment Gauge 3371

See also:
• FUEL FILLER DOOR UNLOCK MOTOR V155
• Interior Trim
• REAR WHEEL HOUSING LINER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
• GAS-FILLED STRUT
• FUEL FILLER DOOR INSERT
• FUEL FILLER DOOR