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1996-2002 Audi A3 4 Door BASIC DESCRIPTION User Manual

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BASIC DESCRIPTION for Your Audi A3 4 Door 1996-2002

Descriptive and Repairability Manual  
Audi A3 2000  
1. BASIC DESCRIPTION  
1.1. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS  
The 2000 Audi A3 is a two-volume vehicle available in 2 and 4-door versions, featuring traction.  
forward.  
Its engine has an electronic fuel injection system. It has 4 inline cylinders and fuel injection.  
situated at the front of the vehicle, positioned transversely.  
Motor.  
Transverse front striker position (front wheel drive).  
MOTOR TRADE NAME  
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS  
PISTON DIAMETER (mm.)  
RACE (mm.)  
1.8 Lts.  
4 in a row  
81.0  
86.4  
3
Cubic capacity (cm) )  
1781  
USEFUL POWER, HP@R.P.M.  
MAXIMUM HP, Lb.Ft@R.P.M.  
125@6000  
127.59@4100  
10.3:1  
COMPRESSION RATIO  
WEIGHT/POWERRATIO, Kg/HPOFTHEVEHICLE  
9.2  
Suspension.  
Front: McPherson type independent, with lower control arm, coil springs, and telescopic shock absorbers.  
Rear: Independent wheels driven by longitudinal arms, coil springs, and telescopic shock absorbers.  
Address.  
Rack and pinion type with variable hydraulic assistance.  
Brakes.  
Dual hydraulic circuit system with diagonal distribution with brake booster. ABS anti-lock system. Distribution system  
the braking force EBV.  
Front: Ventilated discs.  
Rear: Ventilated discs.  
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1.2. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION  
The vehicle characteristicsare obtained through theVehicle Identification Number (VIN:Vehicle Identification Number)  
Number), which is engraved on a small plate attached to the upper left part of the instrument panel,  
visible from the outside.  
The following figure indicates its location:  
V I N e n p l a c a  
on the table  
Figure 1 Location of the VIN  
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The VIN is composed of 17 characters, including numbers and letters, the meaning of which is explained below:  
VIN serial number. WAUMC28L2YA118864  
W
Germany.  
A
Audi.  
U
M
Passenger vehicle.  
Audi A3.  
C
1.8L.L4 Turbo.  
2
8L  
Double airbag + side airbag.  
Audi A3 / S3.  
2
Check digit.  
Y
A
Model year 2000.  
Assembled in Ingolstadt, Germany.  
Consecutive manufacturing number.  
118864  
Character 1 - COUNTRY OF ORIGIN.  
W- GERMANY.  
Character 2 – BRAND.  
A- AUDI.  
Character 3 – TYPE OF VEHICLE.  
U - PASSENGER VEHICLE.  
Character 4 - MODEL.  
W- AUDI S3.  
A- AUDI A3.  
M- AUDI A3.  
N- AUDI A3.  
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Character 5 - MOTOR.  
T- 1.8L L4 TURBO.  
C- 1.8L L4 TURBO.  
N- 1.8L L4 TURBO.  
2- 1.8L L4 TURBO.  
Characters 6 – SECURITY SYSTEM.  
2- DOUBLE AIRBAG + SIDE AIRBAG.  
A- DOUBLE AIRBAG + SIDE AIRBAG.  
B- AIRBAG (CONDITION + PASSENGER + SIDE + REAR).  
C- DOUBLE AIRBAG.  
6- AIRBAG.  
Character 7 and 8 - VERSION.  
8L- AUDI A3 / S3.  
Character 9 - CHECK DIGIT.  
FROM 0 TO 9 or X.  
Character 10 – VEHICLE MODELYEAR.  
X- 1999.  
Y- 2000.  
1- 2001.  
2- 2002.  
3- 2003.  
Character 11 - ASSEMBLY PLANT.  
A- INGOLSTADT, GERMANY.  
Characters 12 to 17 - CONSECUTIVE MANUFACTURING NUMBER.  
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1.3. DIMENSIONS  
The deformations that the vehicle can suffer in the supporting elements subjected to large stresses (longitudinals,  
crossbars, wheel box, etc.), must be checked by verifying the manufacturer's specifications against a series of  
points located at the bottom of the self-supporting structure.  
Itisnecessarytocheckandcorrectthedimensionsafteracollision,asmaneuverabilityissuesmayarise.  
incorrect wear on the tires and overall decrease in vehicle safety.  
DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS  
Total length  
4152 mm.  
1735 mm.  
1423 mm.  
2513 mm.  
1175 kg.  
Total width  
Total height  
Distance between axes  
Vehicle weight  
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1423  
1495  
1735  
1513  
72  
73  
2513  
4152  
quotas=mm.  
Figure 2 Exterior dimensions of the vehicle  
1005  
1395  
1180  
B
A
B’  
1500  
A ’  
mm.  
Figure 3 Dimensions of door, hood, and trunk openings  
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A-A´= Front fastening screw of the fender.  
B-B´= Penultimate screw for fixing the fender.  
Note: Measurements taken with trims and linings removed.  
A-A´= Front hole of the front beam.  
B-B´= Crankcase mounting bar.  
C-C´= Rear fixing screw of the motor bridge.  
D-D´= Last drill of the front beam.  
E-E´= Bracket of the beam for the rear suspension.  
F-F' = External fixing bolt of the rear axle.  
G-G' = Hole in the rear beam support.  
Note: Measurements taken with joints and moldings removed.  
A-A’  
B - B’  
E - It's  
G - G’  
D-D’  
C - C’  
F - F’  
239  
761  
588.5  
820.5  
209  
891  
E
F
B
B
A
G
C
C
D
D ’  
G '  
A ’  
F '  
It is  
Figure 4 Vehicle Dimensions  
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1.4. EXTERIOR ELEMENTS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS  
Among the exterior elements of the 2000 Audi A3 are those made from plastic materials that contribute to the  
reduction of weight in the car and prevent the corrosion attack that metal parts suffer.  
These plastic parts can be repaired using appropriate technical procedures without losing their properties and their  
resistance, achieving a good final aesthetic finish.  
Below we present the plastic elements that are susceptible to breakage in collisions due to their location, as well as the  
materials that can be used for its repair.  
1.-Front panel >EMPP-TV20<  
2.-Grill >PA6-GF5<  
3.-Radiator frame >PP-GM40R<  
4.-Lighthouse >PP-T40<  
5.-Front fender >PP-EPDM<  
6.-Skull >PMMA<  
7.-Rear face >EMPP-TV20<  
8.-Rear fender >PP-EPDM<  
6
7
8
4
3
1
2
5
Figure 5 Exterior plastic elements  
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1.5. BODY ELEMENTS SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER  
Figures 6, 7, and 8 detail the body parts of the 2000 Audi A3 that the manufacturer sells.  
12.- Ventilation box.  
1.-Speaker support.  
13.- Lower crossbar of the fire wall.  
14.-Closure of the front beam.  
15.- Central reinforcement of the front beam.  
16.-Tip of the front beam.  
17.- Front crossbar.  
2.-Central crossbar of the radiator frame.  
3.-Chest.  
4.-Hinges of the chest.  
5.-Complete front wheel box.  
6.-Front wheel box.  
18.- Battery support.  
19.-Engine support.  
20.-Fender.  
21.- Fender bracket.  
7.-Upper reinforcement of the front wheel box.  
8.-Upper reinforcement of the fender.  
9.-Lower reinforcement of the front post.  
10.-Firewall.  
11.-Fire wall extension.  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
13  
6
14  
5
4
15  
3
19  
16  
17  
18  
2
20  
1
21  
Figure 6 Exterior elements of the front body  
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22.- Door pre-tensioner.  
23.-Door hinge.  
24.-Stirrup.  
33.-Previous crossbeam of the awning.  
34.-Central crossbar of the awning.  
35.-Rear crossbar of the awning.  
36.-Awning.  
25.- Front post and stirrup set.  
26.-Complete side.  
37.-Central post.  
27.- Reinforcement of the stirrup.  
38.-Lower reinforcement of the central post.  
39.-Upper closure of the front post.  
40.-Lower closure of the front post.  
41.-Door frame.  
28.-Posterior reinforcement of the stirrup.  
29.- Previous crossbar of the cabin floor.  
30.- Closing of the stirrup.  
31.-Side section of the cabin floor.  
32.- Rear seat crossbar.  
42.-Door.  
35  
36  
34  
33  
37  
32  
39  
38  
31  
40  
41  
30  
29  
28  
46  
27  
42  
26  
25  
24  
23  
22  
Figure 7 Exterior elements of the central body  
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43.- Escape hopper.  
52.-Rear crossmember.  
44.-Upper reinforcement of the exhaust hopper. 53.-Side.  
45.-Trailer hitch.  
46.-Trunk lid.  
54.-Outer rear wheel box.  
55.-Side closure.  
Hinges of the trunk lid.  
48.- Reinforcement of the awning.  
56.-Inner rear wheel box.  
57.-Tip of the rear beam.  
49.-Trunk floor.  
50.- Trunk floor extension.  
51.-External support of the trunk floor.  
58.- Base set of skull and bootjack.  
59.-Skull base.  
50  
49  
51  
52  
47  
46  
56  
57  
53  
55  
54  
58  
59  
Figure 8 Exterior elements of the rear body  
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1.6. PARTIAL REPLACEMENTS CONTEMPLATED BY THE MANUFACTURER  
For the repair of the 2000 Audi A3, the manufacturer has planned the partial or cost-saving replacement of various parts of the  
bodywork, in this way a reduction in repair time is achieved and therefore in its cost; likewise, damage is avoided.  
in other parts of the bodywork that have not been affected, just as happens in a complete replacement.  
In figure 9, the parts with the possibility of partial replacement are indicated.  
1.-Front beam.  
2.- Front wheel box.  
3.-Upper reinforcement of the front wheel box.  
4.-Point of the front rail.  
5.-Stirrup.  
6.-Front post.  
7.-Upper reinforcement of the escape funnel.  
8.-Trunk floor.  
9.-Side closure.  
10.-Rear wheel box.  
11.-Side.  
8
9
7
6
11  
3
10  
2
5
4
1
Figure 9 Parts with the possibility of partial replacement  
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Related Topics

Technical characteristics
Vehicle Identification
Dimensions
Exterior elements of composite materials
Body elements supplied by the manufacturer
Partial substitutions contemplated by the manufacturer

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