The service and repair manual for the 1998 Audi A6 — the 2.8L V6 engine, 1 trim. 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 year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.8L V6 — 169 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Other 1998 A6 variants | A6 Quattro → |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 158 complaints · 66 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 A6 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 92
- General Information 1,558
- Accessories & Equipment 4,506
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 393
- Body & Frame 1,180
- Maintenance 186
- Brakes 373
- Restraints 162
- Drivelines & Axles 17
- Steering 297
- Electrical 391
- Suspension 597
- Engine Mechanical 892
- Engine Performance 2,667
- 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 1998 A6
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V056000In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the o.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — cooling system · 98V134000Screen pieces could enter the intake air flow system and prevent the throttle plate from returning t.
- Electrical System · 04V133000A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.
- Vehicle Speed Control · 04V495000If this occurs, the vehicle may fail to reduce speed when the driver lifts his/her foot from the gas.
Owners have filed 158 complaints and Audi has issued 66 technical service bulletins for the 1998 A6. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 A6 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 A6?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.
What 1998 A6 problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1998 A6, covering air bags, engine and engine cooling, electrical system. 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 1998 A6 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 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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