Audi A6 C6 Service Position | Must See Hack!

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In today's video I will be showing you a simple technique on how to get your Audi A6 into 'service position'. This helps you access all kinds of areas for maintenance such as your serpentine belt, sensors, and much more. This applies for all models from late 2005 - 2011 3.0, 3.2, & 4.2.
To put these Audi's into service position it usually requires a special tool. But in this video, I will be showing you how to do it without ANY special tools!
Unless you are doing some intense engine work, you really don't have to go further than this step. No disconnecting the A/C lines, or draining coolant, or removing the transmission. Its like service position made easy!
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If you own this model Audi A6 and have any questions, leave a comment below and check out my other videos for a bunch of A6 content!
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[@Mechani_Cole]

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[@notyouraveragegoldenpotato]

Thanks for the video! This is my first A6 3.2. I have a couple built 1.8ts, stg 3 2.7 s4 avant, 4.2 B6 S4, a b7 A4 3.2, but hadn't ever pulled an A6 front apart. Video was super helpful!!

[@user-pm3dx4te4f]

Thank you very much, once again, any A6 C6 DIYer will love this !

[@Mechani_Cole]

Thanks for watching🤙🏼

[@rodneywall8720]

it's amazing watching you progress pops would be so proud

[@Mechani_Cole]

Thanks bro, I think about that often. I got a lot more progression coming😁

[@all3n1k]

this is going to be super super super helpful for when i tune up my 3.2 C6, thanks so much man I'm definitely saving this video, liked and subscribed

[@Mechani_Cole]

Thanks for watching🤟🏼

[@initialfx]

Damn! Thanks a lot. Now I can go deeper with my C6

[@wesleycurrie6860]

All sorts of entertaining and informative lol your mom knows

[@garydesantis]

Phuq, that is a lot of work, but great video. I need to replace my thermostat for the 2nd time. I want to tackle it myself this time. Much apppreciated!

[@Mechani_Cole]

It seems much worse than it is, but yes, very annoying to take all this off just to get to a thermostat😅🤦🏼‍♂️

[@TheMizarc1]

Bro this was awesome. Thank You.

[@Mechani_Cole]

Thanks for the comment🤟🏼

[@mattpizzimenti464]

this was like winning lotto. thank you.

[@MindOverEverything]

Very nice. Liked and subscribed

[@savvysalvatore5423]

Good job man

[@grantvonbibra]

Thanks for this man! I've spent half the day researching an alternator removal on my C6 RS6 and wondered what they meant by "service position". I have four Germans who have been worked on by "experts" the latest being my donor RS6 where a new battery was installed without coding in or reseting the BCM which appears to have fried the alternator. Needless to say I can appreciate the cowboy sentiment, if only you could see my E32 V12! The epitome of whorey work!

[@grantvonbibra]

HAHAHAHA just to add to this, looks like some smart cookie has also broken the holder for the bonnet release cable on mine too! 🤣🤣🤣

[@OZIO84]

Thanks Man!😎

[@Mechani_Cole]

Thanks for watching😁

[@helmerkappert5152]

Super thank you!!

[@Mechani_Cole]

Super thank you for the comment🫡

[@fdurango]

Really useful vid bro. Do you think is it possible to change engine pulley without removing front completely?

[@Mechani_Cole]

Yes, just slide the front forward like in the video and it should give you enough room. A strong impact gun is the best bet

[@acewilums]

Thanks 😂for the laugh made me holler in laughter when you said if you have trouble pulling the front bumper I wouldn't suggest proceeding any further lmfao 🤣 😂 I personally like to swing the passenger side of the front clip out and use jack stands so it just hangs on the stands you don't have to disconnect the lines and that gives you a fook tone of room

[@Mechani_Cole]

😅🫡

[@2BugsandaBack]

Very useful video, thanks for taking the time to make it. I'll just add that for the TDi models like mine, there's a large pipe that runs below the radiator and goes from one intercooler to the other. You have to disconnect it from the intercoolers at each end - it's just a standard hose clamp.

[@Mechani_Cole]

Good tip, thanks for sharing!

[@jonathancordero3654]

Lmaoo love the Tacoma reference

[@twosorzeros20]

Can you replace piston rings in this position? Or does that require engine removal? I have a 05 4.2 130k. Love it.

[@Mechani_Cole]

Maybe, through the bottom of the oil pan. However, will be a pain in a**

[@notyouraveragegoldenpotato]

Forgot to show there is a t30 torx under and on the rear of the bumper supports, 1 torx each side on the sloped metal bracket. THEN it'll come off if it was properly assembled before you took it apart

[@Cr9mson]

About to send you over my 06 at this point

[@Mechani_Cole]

06 is the worst year in terms of problems, too😭 I'm located in Vegas if you need any help

[@Cr9mson]

@@Mechani_Cole at this point im going to take a vegas trip 😂 I have an on going oil leak, both my belts need replaced and take 5 oil messed up my coolant And who else knows what else I have wrong, but its only 107k miles so i dont think its too bad

[@Cr9mson]

@@Mechani_Cole i do have a question do you know a good place for me to get parts at?

[@Mechani_Cole]

I list all my parts used in the descriptions. But the "best" place is FCP Euro or ECS Tuning in my opinion

[@theprocrastination3819]

Hey brother does it work on Q7? :) 4.2 BAR fsi

[@Mechani_Cole]

Yeah, it's very similar.

[@lolospremiumfoodco.4681]

Hahaha. What's hard wood? 😂Your mom knows

[@keepthinking2666]

I don't know if you've noticed this but you're not supposed to separate the bumper from the aluminum All you have to do is take off the six bolts on the side of the bumper take out the two at the fog light that will take off your bumper then hit up those three in the front at the crash bar or a couple on the top and slide it forward it's not a hack it's just common sense for anyone that's worked on these cars for a long time knows this

[@Mechani_Cole]

You'll have to make a video showing how that's faster and this isn't a hack🤷🏼‍♂️ If you didn't notice, my channel is for people who don't work on these cars all the time. Plenty of people used this method and were appreciative of the video✌🏼

[@newburgfdz71]

We all have to learn how to work on German cars one way or another what makes the difference is if someone slows down and takes there time so they don't break stuff or just being a hack job that just rips and tears into shit breaking stuff along the way

[@Mechani_Cole]

The last 4 A6's I have bought all had ripped bumper from hack jobs moving to fast and not knowing what they are doing. Agreed!

[@t.t7225]

Would you recommend doing timing on this position

[@Mechani_Cole]

Yes. Although keep in mind, timing on these engines is in the back. So it really doesn't give you much more room.

[@t.t7225]

@@Mechani_Cole I meant the 2.0t, where timing is in the front

[@Mechani_Cole]

Yes. This is the best way. Can move the core support completely too. I have a video on my page on the 2.0T - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYDThIlrrdKpjsk

[@joevarga5982]

7:40 So, what's the name of the shop to avoid?

[@Mechani_Cole]

Any shop in Peirce County WA haha. I sold it and honestly forgot the exact name of the shop. If they don't know Euro cars, don't take your car there is a good tip. If you have the only Audi at the shop, you are in the wrong place haha😅

[@joevarga5982]

@@Mechani_Cole I live in Pierce County and have been taking my S4 to European Motors in Lakewood lately. They've replaced a rear wheel bearing and a fuel pump. So far, so good.

[@Mechani_Cole]

Oh that's crazy! I just moved from WA to Nevada. European motorworks is pretty good, always heard good things. The guy who owned this car before me brought it to an American shop and they butchered it. Ruined the bumper and all kinds of stuff on it

[@joevarga5982]

@@Mechani_Cole That IS crazy, lol! I'm leaving WA too. Probably for AZ though. Thanks for the endorsement of Euro Mtrs. I try to do whatever I can myself, but it's hard right now without a 2nd car.

[@Mechani_Cole]

Yeah man get out of that state. It's the best thing I have done, it's still 85 degrees today just out in a t shirt. I hate the cold and gray skies

[@karleecandice5287]

Outstanding video!!! use a service such as Promo'SM!!

[@Mechani_Cole]

Thanks

[@mountains889]

you say V8 but then say 3.2 -- 4.2?

[@Mechani_Cole]

Did I say 3.2? This is the 4.2 V8 model. The 3.2 is pretty much the same, but a little quicker/easier. Its the same for 3.0 as well.

[@thelastmanonearth2631]

Hm. I've found that cedar block is the most sturdy and aromatic for propping open metal spaces, but you shouldn't sleep on a good Pine or Douglas Fir. I'd steer clear of dime-a-dozen bamboos and baby soft balsas. They may offer a unique look while wedged tightly between two random hunks of metal, but you'll find their aptitude at holding their position is often lacking. As my mother would attest, you need to have the CORRECT hardwood propper-opener. I enjoyed your video, but I'm giving a thumbs down for improper wood usage, I'm sorry, but you need to learn your lesson.

[@Mechani_Cole]

Hmm, this may be a good point you here! Next time you talk to your mother, ask her about my hardwood pal 🤌🏼

[@randallcheek9308]

german junk cars. glad u like them making tons of money.

[@Mechani_Cole]

I like em, but spending tons of money is more like it😅

[@brendanlesko2306]

Awesome cars !!