This comprehensive service repair manual for the 1994-1995 Audi Avant RS2 is your key to unlocking expert-level knowledge about your vehicle. It provides in-depth information, covering every detail from basic maintenance to complex repairs. This manual is the same one used by professional technicians at service shops, ensuring you have access to the same reliable information.

Navigate through detailed illustrations, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions that make even the most intricate procedures easy to follow. This manual is your ultimate resource for maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, refurbishing, or restoring your Audi Avant RS2.

Discover a wealth of information including:

* **Engine Overhaul and Rebuilding:** Dive deep into the workings of your engine, gaining the knowledge to perform thorough overhauls and rebuilds.
* **Brakes:** Master the intricacies of your brake system, ensuring safe and efficient braking performance.
* **Sunroof:** Understand the functionality and repair procedures for your sunroof, keeping it working flawlessly.
* **Timing Belt Replacement:** Learn the precise steps for replacing the timing belt, a crucial component for engine health.
* **Trouble Codes:** Decode error codes, enabling swift identification and resolution of potential issues.
* **Wiring Diagrams:** Unravel the complex electrical systems, providing clarity for troubleshooting and repairs.
* **Troubleshooting and Diagnostics:** Equip yourself with the skills to diagnose and address any concerns that arise.
* **Computer Diagnostic Trouble Tree Charts:** Utilize these charts to systematically identify and resolve electronic malfunctions.
* **Engine Performance:** Gain insight into optimal engine performance, ensuring peak efficiency and power.
* **Front End and Alignment Procedures and Specifications:** Master the techniques for maintaining proper alignment and front-end geometry.
* **Suspension:** Understand the intricacies of your suspension system, allowing you to perform effective repairs and adjustments.
* **Transmission Removal and Installation:** Learn the procedures for removing and installing your transmission, a crucial aspect of major repairs.
* **Air Conditioning Service and Capacities:** Ensure comfort and efficiency by mastering the service and maintenance of your air conditioning system.
* **Transmission In-Car Servicing:** Perform in-car servicing for your transmission, extending its lifespan and maintaining optimal performance.
* **Computer Diagnostic Codes:** Decode error codes from your vehicle's onboard computer, providing valuable information for diagnosis.
* **Firing Orders:** Understand the precise firing order of your engine, essential for timing and performance optimization.
* **Detailed Specifications on Every Model Covered:** Access comprehensive specifications for each model variant, ensuring you have the right information for your specific vehicle.
* **Factory Maintenance Schedules and Charts:** Follow recommended maintenance schedules to ensure your vehicle's longevity and reliability.
* **Serpentine Belt Routings with Diagrams:** Visually understand the serpentine belt routing, simplifying replacement procedures.
* **Timing Belt Service Procedures:** Learn the proper techniques for servicing your timing belt, keeping your engine running smoothly.
* **Brake Servicing Procedures:** Master the art of servicing your brakes, ensuring optimal stopping power and safety.
* **Driving Concerns:** Identify and address common driving concerns, enhancing your understanding of vehicle behavior.
* **Complete Torque Specifications:** Ensure proper component tightening with accurate torque values, critical for component longevity and safety.
* **U-Joint and CV-Joint Service Procedures:** Understand the procedures for maintaining your U-joints and CV-joints, essential for smooth and reliable drivetrain operation.
* **Repair Procedures:** Access a comprehensive library of repair procedures, enabling you to confidently tackle a wide range of repairs.
* **Complete Wiring Diagrams:** Decipher your vehicle's electrical system, providing the necessary information for efficient troubleshooting and repairs.
* **Hundreds of Illustrations:** Enhance your understanding with detailed illustrations and diagrams, making complex procedures easy to visualize.
* **Vacuum Diagrams:** Visualize and understand your vehicle's vacuum system, essential for proper engine operation.

This comprehensive manual empowers you to become an expert on your Audi Avant RS2, giving you the confidence to perform repairs and maintenance with precision and efficiency.

The Audi RS2 Avant, produced from 1994 to 1995, was a groundbreaking high-performance estate car that combined the practicality of a wagon with the exhilarating performance of a sports car. It was a joint venture between Audi and Porsche, with Porsche contributing its expertise in engineering and manufacturing. The RS2 Avant was based on the Audi 80 Avant platform, but it received significant modifications to enhance its performance and handling. The most notable change was the addition of a turbocharged five-cylinder engine from the Audi Quattro, which was significantly boosted by Porsche engineers to deliver 315 horsepower. This engine, coupled with a lightweight body and an advanced all-wheel drive system, propelled the RS2 Avant from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds, making it one of the fastest station wagons of its time.

The RS2 Avant was not merely a powerful car; it was meticulously designed and engineered to deliver a truly satisfying driving experience. The suspension system was thoroughly revised with stiffer springs, dampers, and anti-roll bars to provide exceptional handling and cornering stability. The braking system was upgraded with larger ventilated disc brakes for superior stopping power. The exterior featured a distinctive aerodynamic body kit, including a front spoiler, side skirts, and a rear diffuser, which not only enhanced its aesthetic appeal but also improved its aerodynamics. The interior was equally impressive, featuring Recaro sport seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a comprehensive instrument cluster that provided the driver with all the essential information. This combination of practicality, performance, and luxury made the RS2 Avant a highly sought-after and collectible car.