Can't Remove Battery Cover on 98 Quatro.
04-22-2004, 10:36 AM
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Can't Remove Battery Cover on 98 Quatro.
I need to replace the battery on the above car and I need to remove the
cover that runs the width of the engine compartment so I can get the battery
out. Any ideas on who to remove it?
TIA
Terry Strand
emerald@iinet.com
cover that runs the width of the engine compartment so I can get the battery
out. Any ideas on who to remove it?
TIA
Terry Strand
emerald@iinet.com
04-22-2004, 07:50 PM
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Re: Can't Remove Battery Cover on 98 Quatro.
"TGS" <emerald@iinet.com> wrote...
> I need to replace the battery on the above car and I need to remove the
> cover that runs the width of the engine compartment so I can get the
battery
> out. Any ideas on who to remove it?
You might ask a sales person at a place where you bought (or about
to buy) your new battery. I don't know who else.
BTW, my 98 Quattro doesn't have anything like that. Are you talking
of the engine hood? It pops when you pull a small T-shaped handle
located on the left above the clutch pedal. If you already have done
that, then what other cover? I recently replaced the battery in my
2.8Q and didn't have to remove anything but the lower right (passenger
side) bolt (with a small rectangular plate) that held the battery in
place. Well, and disconnect the two cables, of course...
> I need to replace the battery on the above car and I need to remove the
> cover that runs the width of the engine compartment so I can get the
battery
> out. Any ideas on who to remove it?
You might ask a sales person at a place where you bought (or about
to buy) your new battery. I don't know who else.
BTW, my 98 Quattro doesn't have anything like that. Are you talking
of the engine hood? It pops when you pull a small T-shaped handle
located on the left above the clutch pedal. If you already have done
that, then what other cover? I recently replaced the battery in my
2.8Q and didn't have to remove anything but the lower right (passenger
side) bolt (with a small rectangular plate) that held the battery in
place. Well, and disconnect the two cables, of course...
04-22-2004, 08:12 PM
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Re: Can't Remove Battery Cover on 98 Quatro.
On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 00:50:45 GMT, "Victor Bazarov" <v.Abazarov@comAcast.net>
wrote:
>"TGS" <emerald@iinet.com> wrote...
>> I need to replace the battery on the above car and I need to remove the
>> cover that runs the width of the engine compartment so I can get the
>battery
>> out. Any ideas on who to remove it?
>
>You might ask a sales person at a place where you bought (or about
>to buy) your new battery. I don't know who else.
>
>BTW, my 98 Quattro doesn't have anything like that. Are you talking
>of the engine hood? It pops when you pull a small T-shaped handle
>located on the left above the clutch pedal. If you already have done
>that, then what other cover? I recently replaced the battery in my
>2.8Q and didn't have to remove anything but the lower right (passenger
>side) bolt (with a small rectangular plate) that held the battery in
>place. Well, and disconnect the two cables, of course...
Before you got to that bolt, you had to have removed the cabin air filter
carrier, the long rubber seal running the width of the engine compartment, and
the passenger side lower window trim panel that the seal holds in place.
I suspect it is with these items that the OP is having difficulty...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd - with a new battery just this month...
wrote:
>"TGS" <emerald@iinet.com> wrote...
>> I need to replace the battery on the above car and I need to remove the
>> cover that runs the width of the engine compartment so I can get the
>battery
>> out. Any ideas on who to remove it?
>
>You might ask a sales person at a place where you bought (or about
>to buy) your new battery. I don't know who else.
>
>BTW, my 98 Quattro doesn't have anything like that. Are you talking
>of the engine hood? It pops when you pull a small T-shaped handle
>located on the left above the clutch pedal. If you already have done
>that, then what other cover? I recently replaced the battery in my
>2.8Q and didn't have to remove anything but the lower right (passenger
>side) bolt (with a small rectangular plate) that held the battery in
>place. Well, and disconnect the two cables, of course...
Before you got to that bolt, you had to have removed the cabin air filter
carrier, the long rubber seal running the width of the engine compartment, and
the passenger side lower window trim panel that the seal holds in place.
I suspect it is with these items that the OP is having difficulty...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd - with a new battery just this month...
04-22-2004, 10:33 PM
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Re: Can't Remove Battery Cover on 98 Quatro.
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote...
> On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 00:50:45 GMT, "Victor Bazarov"
<v.Abazarov@comAcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> >"TGS" <emerald@iinet.com> wrote...
> >> I need to replace the battery on the above car and I need to remove the
> >> cover that runs the width of the engine compartment so I can get the
> >battery
> >> out. Any ideas on who to remove it?
> >
> >You might ask a sales person at a place where you bought (or about
> >to buy) your new battery. I don't know who else.
> >
> >BTW, my 98 Quattro doesn't have anything like that. Are you talking
> >of the engine hood? It pops when you pull a small T-shaped handle
> >located on the left above the clutch pedal. If you already have done
> >that, then what other cover? I recently replaced the battery in my
> >2.8Q and didn't have to remove anything but the lower right (passenger
> >side) bolt (with a small rectangular plate) that held the battery in
> >place. Well, and disconnect the two cables, of course...
>
> Before you got to that bolt, you had to have removed the cabin air filter
> carrier, the long rubber seal running the width of the engine compartment,
and
> the passenger side lower window trim panel that the seal holds in place.
>
> I suspect it is with these items that the OP is having difficulty...
Really? Nope. Didn't have to. Unscrewed the bolt and pulled the
battery out, then put the other one in and put the bolt in place.
Could it be my car is missing all those things?
V
> On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 00:50:45 GMT, "Victor Bazarov"
<v.Abazarov@comAcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> >"TGS" <emerald@iinet.com> wrote...
> >> I need to replace the battery on the above car and I need to remove the
> >> cover that runs the width of the engine compartment so I can get the
> >battery
> >> out. Any ideas on who to remove it?
> >
> >You might ask a sales person at a place where you bought (or about
> >to buy) your new battery. I don't know who else.
> >
> >BTW, my 98 Quattro doesn't have anything like that. Are you talking
> >of the engine hood? It pops when you pull a small T-shaped handle
> >located on the left above the clutch pedal. If you already have done
> >that, then what other cover? I recently replaced the battery in my
> >2.8Q and didn't have to remove anything but the lower right (passenger
> >side) bolt (with a small rectangular plate) that held the battery in
> >place. Well, and disconnect the two cables, of course...
>
> Before you got to that bolt, you had to have removed the cabin air filter
> carrier, the long rubber seal running the width of the engine compartment,
and
> the passenger side lower window trim panel that the seal holds in place.
>
> I suspect it is with these items that the OP is having difficulty...
Really? Nope. Didn't have to. Unscrewed the bolt and pulled the
battery out, then put the other one in and put the bolt in place.
Could it be my car is missing all those things?
V
04-23-2004, 11:48 AM
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Re: Can't Remove Battery Cover on 98 Quatro.
"Victor Bazarov" <v.Abazarov@comAcast.net> wrote in message
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> "daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote...
> > On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 00:50:45 GMT, "Victor Bazarov"
> <v.Abazarov@comAcast.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >"TGS" <emerald@iinet.com> wrote...
> > >> I need to replace the battery on the above car and I need to remove
the
> > >> cover that runs the width of the engine compartment so I can get the
> > >battery
> > >> out. Any ideas on who to remove it?
> > >
> > >You might ask a sales person at a place where you bought (or about
> > >to buy) your new battery. I don't know who else.
> > >
> > >BTW, my 98 Quattro doesn't have anything like that. Are you talking
> > >of the engine hood? It pops when you pull a small T-shaped handle
> > >located on the left above the clutch pedal. If you already have done
> > >that, then what other cover? I recently replaced the battery in my
> > >2.8Q and didn't have to remove anything but the lower right (passenger
> > >side) bolt (with a small rectangular plate) that held the battery in
> > >place. Well, and disconnect the two cables, of course...
> >
> > Before you got to that bolt, you had to have removed the cabin air
filter
> > carrier, the long rubber seal running the width of the engine
compartment,
> and
> > the passenger side lower window trim panel that the seal holds in place.
> >
> > I suspect it is with these items that the OP is having difficulty...
>
> Really? Nope. Didn't have to. Unscrewed the bolt and pulled the
> battery out, then put the other one in and put the bolt in place.
>
> Could it be my car is missing all those things?
Is it an A4 2.8 or an A6 2.8? The A6 got this cover above the battery that
run the whole width of the engine bay - and is easily removed by 1/2 turns
on some plastic screws in the front end of the cover. Don't think the A4 got
it (at least not the 1.6).
Rune
news:M70ic.17195$GR.2495864@attbi_s01...
> "daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote...
> > On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 00:50:45 GMT, "Victor Bazarov"
> <v.Abazarov@comAcast.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >"TGS" <emerald@iinet.com> wrote...
> > >> I need to replace the battery on the above car and I need to remove
the
> > >> cover that runs the width of the engine compartment so I can get the
> > >battery
> > >> out. Any ideas on who to remove it?
> > >
> > >You might ask a sales person at a place where you bought (or about
> > >to buy) your new battery. I don't know who else.
> > >
> > >BTW, my 98 Quattro doesn't have anything like that. Are you talking
> > >of the engine hood? It pops when you pull a small T-shaped handle
> > >located on the left above the clutch pedal. If you already have done
> > >that, then what other cover? I recently replaced the battery in my
> > >2.8Q and didn't have to remove anything but the lower right (passenger
> > >side) bolt (with a small rectangular plate) that held the battery in
> > >place. Well, and disconnect the two cables, of course...
> >
> > Before you got to that bolt, you had to have removed the cabin air
filter
> > carrier, the long rubber seal running the width of the engine
compartment,
> and
> > the passenger side lower window trim panel that the seal holds in place.
> >
> > I suspect it is with these items that the OP is having difficulty...
>
> Really? Nope. Didn't have to. Unscrewed the bolt and pulled the
> battery out, then put the other one in and put the bolt in place.
>
> Could it be my car is missing all those things?
Is it an A4 2.8 or an A6 2.8? The A6 got this cover above the battery that
run the whole width of the engine bay - and is easily removed by 1/2 turns
on some plastic screws in the front end of the cover. Don't think the A4 got
it (at least not the 1.6).
Rune
04-23-2004, 01:14 PM
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Re: Can't Remove Battery Cover on 98 Quatro.
"Rune Skigelstrand" <skigel@fjerndette&hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Victor Bazarov" <v.Abazarov@comAcast.net> wrote in message
> news:M70ic.17195$GR.2495864@attbi_s01...
> > "daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote...
> > > On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 00:50:45 GMT, "Victor Bazarov"
> > <v.Abazarov@comAcast.net>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > >"TGS" <emerald@iinet.com> wrote...
> > > >> I need to replace the battery on the above car and I need to remove
> the
> > > >> cover that runs the width of the engine compartment so I can get
the
> > > >battery
> > > >> out. Any ideas on who to remove it?
> > > >
> > > >You might ask a sales person at a place where you bought (or about
> > > >to buy) your new battery. I don't know who else.
> > > >
> > > >BTW, my 98 Quattro doesn't have anything like that. Are you talking
> > > >of the engine hood? It pops when you pull a small T-shaped handle
> > > >located on the left above the clutch pedal. If you already have done
> > > >that, then what other cover? I recently replaced the battery in my
> > > >2.8Q and didn't have to remove anything but the lower right
(passenger
> > > >side) bolt (with a small rectangular plate) that held the battery in
> > > >place. Well, and disconnect the two cables, of course...
> > >
> > > Before you got to that bolt, you had to have removed the cabin air
> filter
> > > carrier, the long rubber seal running the width of the engine
> compartment,
> > and
> > > the passenger side lower window trim panel that the seal holds in
place.
> > >
> > > I suspect it is with these items that the OP is having difficulty...
> >
> > Really? Nope. Didn't have to. Unscrewed the bolt and pulled the
> > battery out, then put the other one in and put the bolt in place.
> >
> > Could it be my car is missing all those things?
>
> Is it an A4 2.8 or an A6 2.8? The A6 got this cover above the battery that
> run the whole width of the engine bay - and is easily removed by 1/2 turns
> on some plastic screws in the front end of the cover. Don't think the A4
got
> it (at least not the 1.6).
>
> Rune
>
>
My A4 2.8 Quattro has a cover over the battery etc. It also runs the whole
width of the engine bay. It has a small cover over the battery for
inspection but it would be impossible to remove the battery through it. I
suspect the large cover needs removing to gain access.
Richard
04-23-2004, 08:05 PM
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Re: Can't Remove Battery Cover on 98 Quatro.
"Richard Goulding" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote...
>
> "Rune Skigelstrand" <skigel@fjerndette&hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:LPbic.8552$px6.120630@news2.e.nsc.no...
> > "Victor Bazarov" <v.Abazarov@comAcast.net> wrote in message
> > news:M70ic.17195$GR.2495864@attbi_s01...
> > > "daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote...
> > > > On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 00:50:45 GMT, "Victor Bazarov"
> > > <v.Abazarov@comAcast.net>
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >"TGS" <emerald@iinet.com> wrote...
> > > > >> I need to replace the battery on the above car and I need to
remove
> > the
> > > > >> cover that runs the width of the engine compartment so I can get
> the
> > > > >battery
> > > > >> out. Any ideas on who to remove it?
> > > > >
> > > > >You might ask a sales person at a place where you bought (or about
> > > > >to buy) your new battery. I don't know who else.
> > > > >
> > > > >BTW, my 98 Quattro doesn't have anything like that. Are you
talking
> > > > >of the engine hood? It pops when you pull a small T-shaped handle
> > > > >located on the left above the clutch pedal. If you already have
done
> > > > >that, then what other cover? I recently replaced the battery in my
> > > > >2.8Q and didn't have to remove anything but the lower right
> (passenger
> > > > >side) bolt (with a small rectangular plate) that held the battery
in
> > > > >place. Well, and disconnect the two cables, of course...
> > > >
> > > > Before you got to that bolt, you had to have removed the cabin air
> > filter
> > > > carrier, the long rubber seal running the width of the engine
> > compartment,
> > > and
> > > > the passenger side lower window trim panel that the seal holds in
> place.
> > > >
> > > > I suspect it is with these items that the OP is having difficulty...
> > >
> > > Really? Nope. Didn't have to. Unscrewed the bolt and pulled the
> > > battery out, then put the other one in and put the bolt in place.
> > >
> > > Could it be my car is missing all those things?
> >
> > Is it an A4 2.8 or an A6 2.8? The A6 got this cover above the battery
that
> > run the whole width of the engine bay - and is easily removed by 1/2
turns
> > on some plastic screws in the front end of the cover. Don't think the A4
> got
> > it (at least not the 1.6).
It's A4 2.8, and the cover doesn't seem to be there. The links to two
photos are below.
> >
> > Rune
> >
> >
> My A4 2.8 Quattro has a cover over the battery etc. It also runs the whole
> width of the engine bay. It has a small cover over the battery for
> inspection but it would be impossible to remove the battery through it. I
> suspect the large cover needs removing to gain access.
Now I am even more convinced that my car is missing it... Let me go get
the picture...
www.bazarov.com/audi/Pic_001.jpg (150K)
www.bazarov.com/audi/Pic_002.jpg (156K)
Can you see the battery there? Nothing is covering it. Does that mean I am
missing those things the OP asked about removing?
Thanks.
Victor
>
> "Rune Skigelstrand" <skigel@fjerndette&hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:LPbic.8552$px6.120630@news2.e.nsc.no...
> > "Victor Bazarov" <v.Abazarov@comAcast.net> wrote in message
> > news:M70ic.17195$GR.2495864@attbi_s01...
> > > "daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote...
> > > > On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 00:50:45 GMT, "Victor Bazarov"
> > > <v.Abazarov@comAcast.net>
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >"TGS" <emerald@iinet.com> wrote...
> > > > >> I need to replace the battery on the above car and I need to
remove
> > the
> > > > >> cover that runs the width of the engine compartment so I can get
> the
> > > > >battery
> > > > >> out. Any ideas on who to remove it?
> > > > >
> > > > >You might ask a sales person at a place where you bought (or about
> > > > >to buy) your new battery. I don't know who else.
> > > > >
> > > > >BTW, my 98 Quattro doesn't have anything like that. Are you
talking
> > > > >of the engine hood? It pops when you pull a small T-shaped handle
> > > > >located on the left above the clutch pedal. If you already have
done
> > > > >that, then what other cover? I recently replaced the battery in my
> > > > >2.8Q and didn't have to remove anything but the lower right
> (passenger
> > > > >side) bolt (with a small rectangular plate) that held the battery
in
> > > > >place. Well, and disconnect the two cables, of course...
> > > >
> > > > Before you got to that bolt, you had to have removed the cabin air
> > filter
> > > > carrier, the long rubber seal running the width of the engine
> > compartment,
> > > and
> > > > the passenger side lower window trim panel that the seal holds in
> place.
> > > >
> > > > I suspect it is with these items that the OP is having difficulty...
> > >
> > > Really? Nope. Didn't have to. Unscrewed the bolt and pulled the
> > > battery out, then put the other one in and put the bolt in place.
> > >
> > > Could it be my car is missing all those things?
> >
> > Is it an A4 2.8 or an A6 2.8? The A6 got this cover above the battery
that
> > run the whole width of the engine bay - and is easily removed by 1/2
turns
> > on some plastic screws in the front end of the cover. Don't think the A4
> got
> > it (at least not the 1.6).
It's A4 2.8, and the cover doesn't seem to be there. The links to two
photos are below.
> >
> > Rune
> >
> >
> My A4 2.8 Quattro has a cover over the battery etc. It also runs the whole
> width of the engine bay. It has a small cover over the battery for
> inspection but it would be impossible to remove the battery through it. I
> suspect the large cover needs removing to gain access.
Now I am even more convinced that my car is missing it... Let me go get
the picture...
www.bazarov.com/audi/Pic_001.jpg (150K)
www.bazarov.com/audi/Pic_002.jpg (156K)
Can you see the battery there? Nothing is covering it. Does that mean I am
missing those things the OP asked about removing?
Thanks.
Victor
04-24-2004, 05:58 PM
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Re: Can't Remove Battery Cover on 98 Quatro.
On Sat, 24 Apr 2004 01:05:43 GMT, "Victor Bazarov" <v.Abazarov@comAcast.net>
wrote:
>Now I am even more convinced that my car is missing it... Let me go get
>the picture...
>
> www.bazarov.com/audi/Pic_001.jpg (150K)
> www.bazarov.com/audi/Pic_002.jpg (156K)
>
>Can you see the battery there? Nothing is covering it. Does that mean I am
>missing those things the OP asked about removing?
I don't know exactly what model/year this is, but if It's a B5 A4/S4 it's
definitely missing at least the two lower windshield valence pieces and the
battery access cover...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
wrote:
>Now I am even more convinced that my car is missing it... Let me go get
>the picture...
>
> www.bazarov.com/audi/Pic_001.jpg (150K)
> www.bazarov.com/audi/Pic_002.jpg (156K)
>
>Can you see the battery there? Nothing is covering it. Does that mean I am
>missing those things the OP asked about removing?
I don't know exactly what model/year this is, but if It's a B5 A4/S4 it's
definitely missing at least the two lower windshield valence pieces and the
battery access cover...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
04-24-2004, 11:13 PM
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Re: Can't Remove Battery Cover on 98 Quatro.
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote...
> On Sat, 24 Apr 2004 01:05:43 GMT, "Victor Bazarov"
<v.Abazarov@comAcast.net>
> wrote:
> >Now I am even more convinced that my car is missing it... Let me go get
> >the picture...
> >
> > www.bazarov.com/audi/Pic_001.jpg (150K)
> > www.bazarov.com/audi/Pic_002.jpg (156K)
> >
> >Can you see the battery there? Nothing is covering it. Does that mean I
am
> >missing those things the OP asked about removing?
>
> I don't know exactly what model/year this is, but if It's a B5 A4/S4 it's
> definitely missing at least the two lower windshield valence pieces and
the
> battery access cover...
Alright. I decided to get a third opinion and got Chilton A4/Passat
repair manual. Whaddya know, it has pictures. Yes, an A4 with a 4-
cylinder engine has what the OP (and you) probably talk about: a large
cover in the back of the engine compartment with four areas with many
small holes, with one kinda round hole where the brake fluid reservoir
is, and another, elongated, where the battery is. And (the drumroll
please) an A4 with a 6-cylinder engine does not have that. Why? I
don't know. So, I guess, we can now say for sure. And to the OP:
sorry, I can't help you. Somebody who has a 4-cylinder A4 should be
able to.
Oh, mine _is_ a 1999 B5 A4Q, 2.8L V6.
Victor
> On Sat, 24 Apr 2004 01:05:43 GMT, "Victor Bazarov"
<v.Abazarov@comAcast.net>
> wrote:
> >Now I am even more convinced that my car is missing it... Let me go get
> >the picture...
> >
> > www.bazarov.com/audi/Pic_001.jpg (150K)
> > www.bazarov.com/audi/Pic_002.jpg (156K)
> >
> >Can you see the battery there? Nothing is covering it. Does that mean I
am
> >missing those things the OP asked about removing?
>
> I don't know exactly what model/year this is, but if It's a B5 A4/S4 it's
> definitely missing at least the two lower windshield valence pieces and
the
> battery access cover...
Alright. I decided to get a third opinion and got Chilton A4/Passat
repair manual. Whaddya know, it has pictures. Yes, an A4 with a 4-
cylinder engine has what the OP (and you) probably talk about: a large
cover in the back of the engine compartment with four areas with many
small holes, with one kinda round hole where the brake fluid reservoir
is, and another, elongated, where the battery is. And (the drumroll
please) an A4 with a 6-cylinder engine does not have that. Why? I
don't know. So, I guess, we can now say for sure. And to the OP:
sorry, I can't help you. Somebody who has a 4-cylinder A4 should be
able to.
Oh, mine _is_ a 1999 B5 A4Q, 2.8L V6.
Victor
04-25-2004, 05:30 AM
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Re: Can't Remove Battery Cover on 98 Quatro.
But my car is a 2000 A4 2.8 V6 Quattro and it has those covers.
Richard
"Victor Bazarov" <v.Abazarov@comAcast.net> wrote in message
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> "daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote...
> > On Sat, 24 Apr 2004 01:05:43 GMT, "Victor Bazarov"
> <v.Abazarov@comAcast.net>
> > wrote:
> > >Now I am even more convinced that my car is missing it... Let me go
get
> > >the picture...
> > >
> > > www.bazarov.com/audi/Pic_001.jpg (150K)
> > > www.bazarov.com/audi/Pic_002.jpg (156K)
> > >
> > >Can you see the battery there? Nothing is covering it. Does that mean
I
> am
> > >missing those things the OP asked about removing?
> >
> > I don't know exactly what model/year this is, but if It's a B5 A4/S4
it's
> > definitely missing at least the two lower windshield valence pieces and
> the
> > battery access cover...
>
> Alright. I decided to get a third opinion and got Chilton A4/Passat
> repair manual. Whaddya know, it has pictures. Yes, an A4 with a 4-
> cylinder engine has what the OP (and you) probably talk about: a large
> cover in the back of the engine compartment with four areas with many
> small holes, with one kinda round hole where the brake fluid reservoir
> is, and another, elongated, where the battery is. And (the drumroll
> please) an A4 with a 6-cylinder engine does not have that. Why? I
> don't know. So, I guess, we can now say for sure. And to the OP:
> sorry, I can't help you. Somebody who has a 4-cylinder A4 should be
> able to.
>
> Oh, mine _is_ a 1999 B5 A4Q, 2.8L V6.
>
> Victor
>
>
Richard
"Victor Bazarov" <v.Abazarov@comAcast.net> wrote in message
news:VVGic.25963$aQ6.1498335@attbi_s51...
> "daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote...
> > On Sat, 24 Apr 2004 01:05:43 GMT, "Victor Bazarov"
> <v.Abazarov@comAcast.net>
> > wrote:
> > >Now I am even more convinced that my car is missing it... Let me go
get
> > >the picture...
> > >
> > > www.bazarov.com/audi/Pic_001.jpg (150K)
> > > www.bazarov.com/audi/Pic_002.jpg (156K)
> > >
> > >Can you see the battery there? Nothing is covering it. Does that mean
I
> am
> > >missing those things the OP asked about removing?
> >
> > I don't know exactly what model/year this is, but if It's a B5 A4/S4
it's
> > definitely missing at least the two lower windshield valence pieces and
> the
> > battery access cover...
>
> Alright. I decided to get a third opinion and got Chilton A4/Passat
> repair manual. Whaddya know, it has pictures. Yes, an A4 with a 4-
> cylinder engine has what the OP (and you) probably talk about: a large
> cover in the back of the engine compartment with four areas with many
> small holes, with one kinda round hole where the brake fluid reservoir
> is, and another, elongated, where the battery is. And (the drumroll
> please) an A4 with a 6-cylinder engine does not have that. Why? I
> don't know. So, I guess, we can now say for sure. And to the OP:
> sorry, I can't help you. Somebody who has a 4-cylinder A4 should be
> able to.
>
> Oh, mine _is_ a 1999 B5 A4Q, 2.8L V6.
>
> Victor
>
>
