Re: Lifting & Lighting

[Brendan Rudack <rudack@umcc.umcc.umich.edu>]

On Mon, 16 Feb 1998, Frank Amoroso wrote:

> in. The whole cluster is then loose, but it does not move very far. I'm
> afraid to apply pressure until I hear from one of you. Any suggestions?

Assuming you have a 5ktq (since that is the only cluster I know which
doesn't just slide out) once all the screws are removed there are 2 tabs
that must be pressed down on the top of the cluster.  These are plastic so
be careful.  While pulling out, gently press the tabs down with a
flat-blade screwdriver, once it is loose be gentle so you don't yank any
of the wires that need to be disconnected.

> the rocker as well as spots to place the jack stands. What is the solution
> for lifting the vehicle and getting jack stands underneath concurrently?

I generally jack the car up from the front or rear subframe and then place
the stands under the factory jack-points...

HTH

Brendan Rudack
'98 A4tq
Fenton, Michigan USA