2021 Audi Q8/SQ8/RS Q8 Pre-Delivery Inspection Checklist

Audi's Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) is a crucial step in preparing a new vehicle for its owner. This detailed checklist ensures that every aspect of the 2021 Audi Q8, SQ8, and RS Q8 meets the manufacturer's stringent quality and safety standards before customer delivery. The document, effective June 30, 2020, outlines the required procedures for certified Audi technicians.

The 2021 Audi Q8 Pre-Delivery Inspection covers a wide range of checks, from basic vehicle functionality to advanced driver assistance systems and connectivity features. It serves as a guide for technicians to perform a thorough review, ensuring a seamless and safe experience for the new owner.

Important Reminders for Technicians

Before beginning the 2021 Audi Q8 Pre-Delivery Inspection, technicians must adhere to several key reminders. All items must be completed by a certified Audi technician. Audi recommends using an approved battery charger to prevent excessive battery discharge during the inspection process.

Technicians are required to use Guided Fault Finding, complete the session, and send it to GFF Paperless. The Total PDI Test must be completed before any other work involving the scan tool. Guided Fault Finding should start with the engine running to identify control modules in transport mode. For specific items, technicians may need to refer to the PDI Technician Reference Document on ServiceNet.

Key Inspection Areas

The 2021 Audi Q8 Pre-Delivery Inspection is divided into several sections, each focusing on different aspects of the vehicle. This ensures a systematic and comprehensive review.

Vehicle Preparation and Initial Setup

This section covers initial checks such as verifying open campaigns and updates via ELSA. It also includes ensuring the Audi phone box customer registration form is present and adding its serial number from ELSA, referencing TSB 2051720. Technicians must perform any open campaigns, diagnostics work, and install the front license plate carrier if necessary.

Exterior and Interior Checks

Exterior checks involve inspecting all key buttons and features, power closing for doors, and checking for any damage, dings, dents, or surface scratches. Any damage found must be reported and repaired before delivery. Interior checks include verifying seat belts, window/lock/seat controls, mirrors, and all interior lights. For vehicles equipped with a heated steering wheel, its operation is checked; if not equipped, technicians are instructed to ignore DTC B153813.

Lighting, Trunk, and Settings

Lighting checks involve testing exterior lighting functions and windshield washers, including headlight washers if equipped, correcting aim as needed. Trunk inspection ensures the power tailgate is operational and set to maximum opening height, and verifies the emergency release handle. Technicians also confirm the tool kit is installed securely and the wheel bolt cover removal tool is in the PDI kit. In the settings, technicians verify MMI® touch screen operation, set the time source to "GPS", and ensure Auto daylight savings time is