The **Audi A6 C5 2000 Service Repair Workshop Manual** provides comprehensive service and repair instructions for your Audi A6 C5 model year 2000. This detailed manual is designed for use by both professional mechanics and knowledgeable car owners, offering the same level of technical information available to authorized dealer service departments. The manual's content encompasses a wide range of vehicle systems, ensuring you have the necessary information to perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks. You'll find detailed instructions, diagrams, illustrations, wiring schematics, and specifications covering the following areas: * **General Information:** A fundamental overview of your vehicle, including specifications and important safety precautions. * **Engine Mechanical System:** In-depth instructions for maintaining and repairing engine components, including the block, cylinder head, valves, pistons, connecting rods, and crankshaft. * **Engine Electrical System:** Detailed guidance on diagnosing and repairing electrical components associated with the engine, such as the ignition system, starter, alternator, and sensors. * **Emission Control System:** Comprehensive instructions for understanding and working with the vehicle's emissions control system, covering components like the catalytic converter, oxygen sensors, and evaporative emission control system. * **Fuel System:** Detailed information for servicing and repairing the fuel system, including the fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel lines, injectors, and fuel pressure regulator. * **Clutch System:** Guidance on troubleshooting and repairing the clutch system, including the clutch disc, pressure plate, release bearing, and hydraulic system. * **Manual Transaxle System:** Comprehensive instructions for maintaining and repairing manual transmissions, covering gear selection, shifting mechanisms, and clutch operation. * **Automatic Transaxle System:** Detailed information on servicing and repairing automatic transmissions, including fluid changes, torque converter operation, and electronic control systems. * **Driveshaft and Axle:** Instructions for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing the driveshaft and axles, including universal joints, constant velocity joints, and axle bearings. * **Suspension System:** Detailed information on diagnosing and repairing the suspension system, covering components like struts, shocks, springs, control arms, and ball joints. * **Steering System:** Comprehensive instructions for maintaining and repairing the steering system, including the steering wheel, steering column, power steering pump, and steering rack. * **Restraint:** Guidance on inspecting, testing, and repairing the vehicle's safety restraint system, including airbags, seat belts, and pretensioners. * **Brake System:** Detailed information on servicing and repairing the brake system, covering components like calipers, rotors, pads, master cylinder, and brake lines. * **Body (Interior and Exterior):** Instructions for addressing interior and exterior body issues, including door panels, trim, upholstery, paint, and body panels. * **Body Electrical System:** Comprehensive information on diagnosing and repairing electrical components related to the body, such as lights, switches, and power windows. * **Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning:** Detailed instructions for troubleshooting and repairing the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, including the blower motor, compressor, and refrigerant system. This manual provides clear, concise text combined with illustrations, making it easy for anyone with basic mechanical skills to safely and effectively service and repair their Audi A6 C5. By using this workshop manual, you can significantly reduce repair costs by performing maintenance and repairs yourself, giving you peace of mind and control over your vehicle's upkeep.

The Audi A6 C5, produced from 1997 to 2004, marked a significant step forward for the German automaker. This mid-size executive sedan offered a contemporary and upscale design, luxurious interior amenities, and a reputation for robust engineering. The "C5" designation signifies the second generation of the A6 model line, following the original A6 (C4) introduced in 1994. The A6 C5 was available in various body styles, including a four-door sedan, a five-door wagon (Avant), and a two-door coupe (later designated as the Audi A5). The 2000 Audi A6 C5, specifically, benefited from various improvements over its earlier iterations. This model year featured a revised front fascia with a more prominent grille and a more modern headlight design. Inside, the 2000 A6 C5 received an updated dashboard, new upholstery options, and enhanced infotainment features, including an optional navigation system. Mechanically, the 2000 A6 C5 continued to offer a diverse range of engine options, including the renowned 2.8-liter V6 and 4.2-liter V8 gasoline engines, as well as a powerful 2.5-liter TDI diesel engine. The A6 C5's platform, known as the "C5 platform," was also shared with other Audi models, including the A4 and A8. This platform provided a rigid and sophisticated foundation for the A6's driving characteristics, offering a blend of comfort and sporty handling. The 2000 A6 C5 represented a peak in the evolution of the C5 generation, offering a compelling combination of refinement, performance, and technology that solidified its position as a leading contender in the premium mid-size sedan segment.