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Electronic Stability Program

(ESP) hydraulic unit, servicing
The tightening torque for all brake lines on the Audi
A4 is 15 Nm (11 ft lb).
1 - ESP hydraulic unit
Always replace complete unit
2 - Nut
12 Nm (9 ft lb)
3 - Bolt and washer assembly
9 Nm (80 in lb)
3x
4 - Resilient bushing
2x
5 - ESP hydraulic pump -V156-
Assembly includes brake pressure sensor
6 - Resilient pad
Pad stud mount to hydraulic pump: 2 Nm
(18 in lb)
7 - Vehicle body
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8 - Nut
9 Nm (80 in lb)
9 - Bracket
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1 - Left-front brake line
2 - Right-front brake line
3 - Brake line
ESP hydraulic pump to brake master
cylinder primary piston circuit
4 - Fixture
5 - Connection fitting
6 - Hose clamp
7 - Hose
8 - Hose clamp
9 - Suction line
10 - Brake line
To ESP hydraulic pump
11 - Brake line
To brake master cylinder secondary piston
circuit
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
hydraulic pump, removing and installing
Special tools and equipment

Sealing plugs from repair kit Part No. 1H0 698
311A

VAG1551 or VAG1552 scan tool

US1116 brake bleeder
CAUTION!
Part numbers are listed here for reference
only. Always check with your Parts
department for the latest information.

Component location
The ESP hydraulic pump is located on the left side of the engine
compartment below the hydraulic control unit.
Removing
Note:
Switch off ignition before removal or installation work. If the vehicle is
- Place vehicle on lift.
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equipped with a coded radio determine the correct coding before
disconnecting the battery.
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- Raise vehicle.

- Remove left-front wheel.

- Remove left-front wheelhouse liner.

- Disconnect electrical harness connectors (arrows).
- Remove cover on hydraulic reservoir.

- Unclip attachment strip at bracket.
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- Remove mounting screws (arrows) and swing coolant expansion tank
to side.
Tightening torque: 6 Nm (53 in lb)

Pay attention to bottom mounting (rubber grommet) when installing.
- Remove bolts -1- for hydraulic fluid reservoir and swing to side.
Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
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Note:
Protect the engine compartment from brake fluid
which flows out.
CAUTION!
Brake fluid must not be allowed to come into
contact with paintwork because of its caustic
effect.

- Loosen hose clamp on suction hose -1- and detach.
- Disconnect brake lines -3- and -4-.
- Seal brake lines and threaded holes with plugs from repair kit Part No.
1H0 698 311A.
- Unclip brake lines from fixture.
- Remove nut -2-.
- Remove bolts for mounting bracket page 45-41 , item 3 .
- Working from engine compartment, lift bracket together with hydraulic
pump approx. 30 mm (1 3/16 in) and remove.
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Installing
Note:
When installing, pay particular attention to the
following points.

Only remove the sealing plugs on the new
hydraulic control unit when the corresponding
brake line is about to be installed.

If the sealing plugs are removed too early the
brake fluid can escape.

- Bleed brake system page 47-23 .
Bleeding brake system using US1116 brake
bleeder

- Connect US1116 brake bleeder.

- Open bleeder screws in the following sequence
and bleed brake calipers (assist with pedal
pressure, if necessary).
Bleeding sequence

2 - Left-rear brake caliper
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3 - Right-front brake caliper

1 - Right-rear brake caliper

4 - Left-front brake caliper
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Basic Setting
Display group 2 (002): Actuation of Electronic
Stability Program (ESP) hydraulic pump -
V156-
Actuation of the ESP hydraulic pump -V156- is
used to bleed the hydraulic system.

- Connect VAG1551 or VAG1552 Scan Tool
(ST).
V.A.G - ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC HELP
1 - Rapid data transfer
2 - Blink code output

Indicated on display 1)
1)
Operating modes 1 and 2 are displayed alternately

- Switch ignition on.
- Press "PRINT" button to switch printer on; indicator lamp in button
comes on.
- Press button -1- to select "Rapid data transfer" operating mode 1.
- Press buttons -0- and -3- to insert "Brake Electronics" address word
03.
-
Press button.
Rapi d data transfer HELP
Sel ect function XX

Indicated on display
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- Press button -1- twice to select "Login
procedure" function 11.
Login procedure HELP
Enter code number XXXXX

Indicated on display
- Enter code number 40168 and press -Q- button to confirm input.
Rapi d data transfer HELP
Sel ect function XX

Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -4- to select "Basic Setting" function 04.
Rapi d data transfer Q
04 - Basic Setting

Indicated on display
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Basic Setting Q
Input di splay group number XXX

Indicated on display
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The left-front bleeder screw should be open
when actuating the hydraulic pump.

- Press buttons -0-, -0- and -2- to input display
group number 2 (002) and press -Q- button to
confirm input.

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) hydraulic
pump -V156- is actuated for 10 seconds.
System in Basic Setting
2
Bleed system OK

Indicated on display
- Close bleeder screw.
-
Press button to advance through program sequence.
Rapi d data transfer HELP
Sel ect function XX

Indicated on display
Repair Manual ABS/EDL/ASR On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Repair
Group 01
- The remaining installation procedures are the reverse of removal.
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Steering angle sensor, removing and
installing
WARNING!

Before working on any airbag, steering wheel
or steering column components, first always
disconnect the battery.

The wheels should be in a straight ahead
position before removing the steering wheel.

Failing to observe these safety precautions
may result in failure of the airbag system
when the vehicle is driven.
CAUTION!
Before disconnecting the battery, determine
the correct coding for the anti-theft radio.

- Remove drivers side airbag from steering
wheel.

Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels,
Steering, Repair Group 48

- Disconnect airbag harness connector.
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Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels, Steering, Repair Group 48
- Disconnect harness connector for steering angle sensor (arrow).
- Remove steering wheel.
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Removing steering column switch

- Unlock steering column adjustment.

- Pull steering column out to stop.

- Remove screw -1- (2x).
Tightening torque: 3 Nm (27 in lb)
- Remove handle -2-.

Note:
When installing, the upper trim panel has to be inserted into the hooks of
the lower trim panel, swiveled down and then screwed tight.
- Remove two Phillips head screws (arrows).
Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5.4 in lb)
- Remove upper trim panel -1- for steering column switches.
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- Remove screws -2- (2x).
Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5.4 in lb)
- Remove hex socket head screw -1-.
Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5.4 in lb)
- Remove lower steering column trim panel -3-.

- Release steering angle sensor at catches (arrows).
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Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Repair Manual ABS/EDL/ASR On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Repair
Group 01
- Disconnect harness connectors (arrows).
- Carry out zero adjustment of steering angle sensor.
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