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Did you know that Audi provides a build guide for their vehicles, 1999-present? This guide is an invaluable resource in aiding you make sure you find the correct body repair manual.
For example, if you were to search for a 2017 A5, the search results would give you the following options:
- A5/S5/RS5 [8T3] (2008-2017)
- A5/S5 [8F7] (2010-2017)
If you are looking for a 2011, it would first appear that you could choose any of the above choices. After referring to the build guide, you would see that a 2011 can only use the 8T manual.
To locate the guide, you will need to log into their subscription-based website.
- Click on Service Information (tabs across the top of page).
- This will take you to the Search page.
- Look for "For a list of all Audi vehicles, refer to the ➤ build guide" (middle of the page)
- Click on the blue build guide hyperlink, this will download the build guide PDF.
- Scroll through the document until you find the correct year and model. In our example, the search results would be:
- 8T3 - A5/S5 CoupeBX6
- 8F7 - A5/S5 Cabriolet
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