Target Audience:
DIY owners performing their own repairs, independent shops, and dealership parts departments needing accurate parts numbers and labor hour references
Advantage:
Provides factory part numbers, prices, and labor time values in one complete catalog, allowing accurate ordering and repair estimates
Key Features:
Complete parts catalog, factory part numbers, pricing data, labor hour listings, instant digital access
Engine and Components:
Full parts breakdown for engine blocks, cylinder heads, internals, and mounts
Fuel and Air Delivery:
Fuel pumps, injectors, filters, intake and throttle components
Cooling System:
Radiators, water pumps, thermostats, hoses, and fans
Transmission and Clutch:
Manual and automatic transmission parts, clutches, and related hardware
Driveline:
Driveshafts, axles, differentials, and CV joints
Suspension:
Control arms, bushings, struts, shocks, and links
Steering:
Steering rack, pumps, tie rods, and linkage
Brakes:
Pads, rotors, calipers, master cylinder, ABS components
Electrical:
Wiring components, sensors, switches, alternator, starter, batteries
Lighting:
Headlights, taillights, interior and exterior lamps
HVAC:
Compressor, condenser, blower motors, heater cores, controls
Body and Exterior:
Panels, bumpers, mirrors, glass, trim, and weatherstrips
Interior:
Seats, upholstery, dash components, and trim parts
Wheels and Tires:
Wheel part numbers and related hardware
Accessories:
Factory optional equipment and accessory part listings
Fasteners and Hardware:
Bolts, clips, gaskets, and seals with factory numbers
Parts Information:
Factory part numbers with pricing for each component
Labor Information:
Labor hour values for shop repair estimates
Technical Depth:
Illustrated exploded views and part group listings for accurate identification
Procedures Included:
Part lookup, ordering reference, and repair time estimation
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Primary Engines:
1.8T turbocharged 4-cylinder and 3.0L V6 gasoline engines; 1.9L and 2.0L TDI diesels in some markets
Transmission Pairing:
Gasoline engines offered with manual, CVT (Multitronic), or Tiptronic automatic
Performance Figures:
Approximately 170 hp (1.8T) and 220 hp (3.0L V6), varying by year and market
Fuel System:
Electronic fuel injection; turbocharged with intercooler on 1.8T
Fuel Type:
Premium unleaded gasoline for gasoline engines; diesel for TDI
Wheelbase:
Approximately 104.3 in (2648 mm), B6 sedan
Length:
Approximately 179.3 in (4554 mm), B6 sedan
Body Styles:
Sedan, Avant (wagon), and Cabriolet
Curb Weight:
Approximately 3,200-3,600 lb depending on engine and drivetrain
Crash Test Information:
N/A - not specified in this parts catalog; consult NHTSA/IIHS records for 2003-2006 A4 ratings
Airbags:
Front, side, and side curtain (head) airbags depending on market and trim
Restraint Systems:
Three-point seatbelts with pretensioners, LATCH child seat anchors
Active Safety:
ABS, electronic stability control (ESP), traction control, available Brake Assist
Audio System:
Factory Concert and Symphony radio/CD systems; Bose premium audio available
Driver Interface:
Available driver information display in instrument cluster
Climate:
Automatic climate control available
Driver Assistance:
N/A - modern ADAS features were not offered on this generation
Parts Cross-Reference:
Catalog supports identifying factory electronic and audio components by part number
Oil Specification:
Audi/VW 502.00 synthetic oil for gasoline engines; 505.01 for PD TDI diesels
Oil Change Interval:
Typically 10,000 miles / 1 year under normal service (flexible service system)
Coolant:
G12/G12+ (pink/purple) phosphate-free coolant
Transmission Fluid:
Lifetime fill in Multitronic CVT and Tiptronic automatics; service fluid available via catalog parts numbers
Brake Fluid:
DOT 4, flush approximately every 2 years
Common Wear Items:
Control arm bushings and links, ignition coils (1.8T), timing belt service on applicable engines, CV boots
Known Issues:
1.8T oil sludge if service intervals are missed; Multitronic CVT reliability concerns; sludge-prone PCV components
