B5 S4: "How to..."

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B5 S4: "How to..."

Post by Dippy » Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:45 pm

This thread is an index to other threads containing guidance and information on how to perform specific tasks relating to S4 ownership, for example repair and maintenance tasks.

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RE: B5 S4: "How to..."

Post by Dippy » Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:49 pm

AUXILIARY WATER PUMP
Also known as the afterrun pump (see the "B5 S4: What every S4 owner should know" sticky).
The following thread is an excellent step-by-step guide on how to replace the pump. RS246.COM would like to thank SimonS4MTM for contributing this item.

http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=53060
2001 Silver S4 Avant
AmD remap, APR R1 DVs, APR bipipe, Full Miltek exhaust
H&R coilovers, AWE DTS, Porsche front brakes, Short-shifter, 18" RS4 replicas
Defi-HUD boost gauge / turbo-timer (with afterrun pump modification), Phatbox

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Post by QuantumJohn » Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:02 pm

Front Door Height
How to adjust the front door height - in case they drop slightly:

http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... m&start=15

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Post by MCB » Wed Jan 03, 2007 9:20 pm

GEARBOX OIL INFORMATION
General thread regarding above.

http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... highlight=
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Post by MCB » Wed Jan 03, 2007 9:46 pm

DIY REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
This is an excellent article on AW that I relied on to do mine.

http://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel.html
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Post by MCB » Wed Jan 03, 2007 9:54 pm

FITTING RS4 B5 INTERCOOLERS
This is a photo guide that illustrates the various steps involved in fitting Innovative Performance Products IC’s and may be of help to someone thinking of fitting RS4 IC’s to their car.

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Post by Dippy » Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:31 pm

OIL CHANGE
A step-by-step guide by shineydave

http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=58633
2001 Silver S4 Avant
AmD remap, APR R1 DVs, APR bipipe, Full Miltek exhaust
H&R coilovers, AWE DTS, Porsche front brakes, Short-shifter, 18" RS4 replicas
Defi-HUD boost gauge / turbo-timer (with afterrun pump modification), Phatbox

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Post by Dippy » Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:32 pm

CHANGING SPARK PLUGS
A step-by-step guide by shineydave
Also covers changing the air filter

http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=58633
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2001 Silver S4 Avant
AmD remap, APR R1 DVs, APR bipipe, Full Miltek exhaust
H&R coilovers, AWE DTS, Porsche front brakes, Short-shifter, 18" RS4 replicas
Defi-HUD boost gauge / turbo-timer (with afterrun pump modification), Phatbox

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Post by Dippy » Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:33 pm

CHANGING POLLEN FILTER
A step-by-step guide by shineydave

http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=58633
2001 Silver S4 Avant
AmD remap, APR R1 DVs, APR bipipe, Full Miltek exhaust
H&R coilovers, AWE DTS, Porsche front brakes, Short-shifter, 18" RS4 replicas
Defi-HUD boost gauge / turbo-timer (with afterrun pump modification), Phatbox

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Post by MCB » Sun Jan 28, 2007 2:03 pm

ANTI-ROLL BAR TORQUE SETTINGS
General thread regarding above.

http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=58928
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Post by QuantumJohn » Wed Feb 07, 2007 2:09 pm

RANGE OF USEFUL 'HOW TO's'
The thread below contains a link to a site that lists a whole range of useful 'how to' features. From Clearing the sunroof drains to performing an alignment of the suspension.

http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=59166

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Post by shineydave » Wed Feb 07, 2007 8:20 pm

MODIFYING OEM GEARLEVER TO SHORT SHIFTER

http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... r&start=45
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"if that's the Turbo Fairy knocking tell her i'm not in"

http://www.ukchat.com/home/setnick.asp?room=RS2346

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Post by shineydave » Wed Feb 07, 2007 8:22 pm

Dave

"if that's the Turbo Fairy knocking tell her i'm not in"

http://www.ukchat.com/home/setnick.asp?room=RS2346

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Post by QuantumJohn » Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:50 pm

DRIVESHAFT CV BOOT REPLACEMENT

Another thread that contains very useful how to information from Shiney Dave
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ghlight=cv

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Post by MCB » Thu Jun 28, 2007 9:58 am

REMOVING HAZARD SWITCH/RELAY

Had a problem with my indicators flashing in an odd sequence, left okay - right a lot faster. So going to replace the above. Instructions for replacing this are on AW:

http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/1783172.phtml
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