2001 Audi A6 Quattro Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2001 Audi A6 Quattro — 2.8L V6 and 2.7L V6 and 4.2L V8 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Audi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2001
Engines
2.8L V6 — 169 cu in, DOHC
2.7L V6 — 163 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
4.2L V8 — 255 cu in, DOHC
TrimsBase Sedan 4-Door · Avant Wagon 4-Door · Luxury Sedan 4-Door
Other 2001 A6 Quattro variantsA6 →
Federal record2 recalls · 148 complaints · 85 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2001 A6 Quattro manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 98
  • General Information 1,647
  • Accessories & Equipment 4,892
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 406
  • Body & Frame 1,383
  • Maintenance 157
  • Brakes 373
  • Restraints 188
  • Drivelines & Axles 17
  • Steering 297
  • Electrical 413
  • Suspension 625
  • Engine Mechanical 864
  • Transmission 259
  • Engine Performance 2,589
  • Brake Line (Front Wheels) 11
  • Master Cylinder-To-Booster (Self-Locking 36
  • Booster-To-Firewall Nut (Torx Bolt) 18
  • Wheel Lug Bolts 90
  • Carrier-To-Wheel Bearing Housing Bolts 140

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2001 A6 Quattro

  1. Electrical System · 04V133000
    A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.
  2. Tires · 03V143000
    Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.7l engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the calculated "vehicle normal.

Owners have filed 148 complaints and Audi has issued 85 technical service bulletins for the 2001 A6 Quattro. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2001 A6 Quattro manual

Is this manual specific to the 2001 A6 Quattro?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2001 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 and 2.7L V6 and 4.2L V8 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Avant Wagon 4-Door, Luxury Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.

What 2001 A6 Quattro problems does it help with?

2 recalls are on federal record for the 2001 A6 Quattro, covering electrical system, tires. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Audi dealers.

Does it include 2001 A6 Quattro wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2001 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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