Target Audience:
Audi enthusiasts, DIY mechanics, and owners of the Audi 100/200 series (1989-1991) seeking to maintain or repair their vehicles.
Vehicle Segment:
Executive/Luxury Sedan and Avant (Wagon).
Value Proposition:
Provides essential part identification and verification, crucial for sourcing correct replacement components for a classic Audi model, saving time and preventing incorrect purchases.
Organization:
Categorized by vehicle system, mirroring typical workshop manuals for logical parts lookup.
Usability:
Searchable PDF format enhances efficiency in finding specific parts.
Information Type:
Combines visual (illustrations) and textual (part numbers, descriptions) information.
Primary Focus:
Parts Identification and Procurement
Component Scope:
Comprehensive parts listing for exterior, interior, chassis, and basic engine bay components (excluding internal engine parts).
Page Count:
Not specified, but described as a 'single searchable PDF file' implying a substantial collection of parts information.
Type:
Parts Catalog / Parts List
Purpose:
Facilitate DIY repairs by locating and verifying correct part numbers, identifying component illustrations, and referencing labor information.
File Format:
Searchable PDF
Features:
Linked bookmarks, easy to save, use, zoom, and print.
Digital Convenience:
PDF format offers excellent portability and accessibility on various devices.
Body Exterior:
Front Bumper, Grille, Front Lamps, Hood, Front Fender, Rocker Panels/Pillars/Floor, Front Door, Rear Door, Roof, Sunroof, Quarter Panel, Quarter Glass, Liftgate, Rear Body, Rear Lamps, Rear Bumper.
Body Interior:
Information Labels, Front Impact Kit, Underhood Dimensions, Instrument Panel, Center Console, Front Seat, Rear Seat, Seat Belts.
Chassis Suspension Steering:
Wheel, Front Suspension, Front Drive Axle, Front Steering Linkage/Gear, Steering Pump, Steering Wheel/Column, Rear Suspension, Rear Drive Axle.
Cooling Climate Control:
Cooling System, A/C Refrigerant Capacities, A/C / Heater / Ventilation.
Engine Management Ancillary:
Engine Under Cover, Air Cleaner, Exhaust, Emission System, Electrical System.
Safety Systems:
Air Bag System, Seat Belts.
Driver Assist:
Cruise Control System.
Front Impact Kit:
Specific listing for Front Impact Kit, suggesting parts related to crash structure and impact absorption.
Paint Codes And Clear Coat:
Special Cautions, Paint Code Location, Clear Coat Identification are listed, providing crucial information for bodywork and paint repairs.
Part Identification:
Detailed component illustrations for accurate part identification.
Part Number Verification:
Crucial for ensuring the correct spare part is ordered and installed.
Labor Information:
Includes labor information, likely indicating estimated times or codes for repair tasks associated with specific parts.
Depth:
Focused on parts sourcing and identification, providing sufficient detail for parts ordering and basic component replacement verification. Does not delve into repair procedures or diagnostics.
Detail Level For Parts:
High detail on part illustrations and part numbers, essential for accurate replacement.
Searchability:
Yes, text-searchable.
Navigation:
Linked bookmarks for easy navigation between sections.
Compatibility:
Compatible with any device capable of opening and displaying PDF files.
Printability:
High, designed for easy printing.
Zoom Capability:
High, allowing for detailed examination of illustrations.
Binding:
N/A (Digital Format)
Paper Type:
N/A (Digital Format)
Engine Types Likely Covered:
The manual focuses on parts, not internal engine specifications. However, models in this era typically featured 5-cylinder inline engines (e.g., 2.3E, 2.2 Turbo) and some V6 variants.
Performance Data:
N/A (Parts catalog, does not provide performance figures).
Fuel System Components:
Covers parts related to Air Cleaner, Exhaust, and Emission System, which indirectly relate to fuel delivery and management.
Engine Types Likely Covered
Engine Displacements:
Likely includes parts for 2.3L (5-cylinder), potentially 2.0L (4-cylinder), and 2.2L Turbo (5-cylinder) variants, as well as early V6 engines for some markets.
Transmission Types Likely Covered:
Parts for both manual and automatic transmissions would be included, though the manual doesn't specify by name.
Optional Transmissions:
N/A (Parts catalog, does not list transmission options, but covers related parts).
Transmission Parts:
Parts related to drive axles and mounts are listed, indirectly supporting transmission system identification.
Exterior Dimensions Coverage:
Implied coverage through parts like bumpers, grille, fenders, doors, hood, roof, and liftgate, allowing for reconstruction of exterior dimensions.
Interior Dimensions Coverage:
Implied coverage through parts like instrument panel, center console, seats, and seat belts.
Cargo Dimensions Coverage:
Implied coverage through parts like liftgate and rear body panels.
Weight Data:
N/A (Parts catalog, does not provide weight specifications).
Safety Ratings:
N/A (Parts catalog, does not include safety ratings or crash test results).
Active Safety Components:
ABS/Brakes, Front Steering Linkage/Gear.
Passive Safety Components:
Air Bag System, Seat Belts, Front Impact Kit.
Infotainment Components Covered:
Parts related to the dashboard and center console may cover aspects of the original infotainment system (e.g., radio fascia, switchgear), but detailed information on specific infotainment technology is not provided.
Driver Assistance Systems:
Cruise Control System is explicitly mentioned, indicating parts for this driver assistance feature are included.
Connectivity Features:
N/A (No mention of modern connectivity features, as expected for this model year).
Service Interval Information:
N/A (Parts catalog, does not provide specific service intervals; however, the listed components cover all major service points).
Fluid Capacities And Specs:
A/C Refrigerant Capacities are specified, but other fluid specifications (e.g., engine oil, coolant, brake fluid) are not directly provided in this parts list.
Common Issues Indicated By Parts:
The extensive listing of body panels, suspension, steering, and brake components suggests these areas are critical for maintenance and repair of this model. Common issues for this era might include suspension wear, rust on body panels, and aging electrical components, all of which are represented by parts in this catalog.
Common Component Failures Indicated:
The comprehensive nature of the parts list implies that many components, from trim pieces to suspension arms, are subject to wear, damage, or obsolescence, making this catalog vital for restoration and ongoing repairs.
Audi Heritage:
Audi, a German automotive manufacturer with a long history of innovation, particularly in quattro all-wheel drive and advanced engineering.
Audi 100 200 Evolution:
The Audi 100/200 series, particularly the C3 platform (Typ 44) produced from 1982 to 1991, represented Audi's executive car segment. It was known for its aerodynamic design, front-wheel drive (or quattro), and refined interiors. The 200 was the more performance-oriented version, often featuring turbocharged engines. This manual covers the later years of the C3 generation.
Platform Significance:
The C3 platform was a significant step for Audi, introducing a highly aerodynamic and boxy 'biodesig' era, which was very influential.
Production Period:
1989-1991, representing the final years of the C3 platform's production lifecycle before its replacement by the Audi A6 (C4).
Historical Awards Or Recognition:
N/A (Parts catalog, does not list awards for the vehicle itself).
Vehicle Ratings:
N/A (Parts catalog, does not provide consumer or expert ratings).
Manual Certifications:
N/A (Parts catalog, not applicable).