{"product_id":"n-020-640-6-genuine-vw-audi-hose-and-line-support-clip","title":"N-020-640-6 Genuine VW\/Audi Hose and Line Support Clip","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOriginal support for routed hoses and lines\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe N-020-640-6 Genuine VW\/Audi hose and line support clip holds the specified line at its original mounting point. A hose or pipe that has lost its support can move away from the designed routing and rub against a bracket or nearby component. Replacing a damaged or missing clip helps restore the original support arrangement during air-conditioning, steering or engine-bay line service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal part number:\u003c\/strong\u003e N-020-640-6 \/ N0206406.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e formed support clip with mounting tabs and a cushioned line-contact area visible in the original product photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e retain and support the specified hose or line at the original attachment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious revision:\u003c\/strong\u003e N-020-640-2 at corresponding original catalog positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e one clip. The supported hose, mounting fastener and bracket are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is support hardware, not a hose repair fitting or a pressure-sealing connection. Match the original clip and bracket arrangement rather than selecting it solely by the apparent diameter in a photograph. Different line routes on the same vehicle may require different retainers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon reasons to replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMissing support:\u003c\/strong\u003e a line is no longer retained at its original mounting point after prior engine-bay work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeformed mounting tabs:\u003c\/strong\u003e bent or cracked tabs prevent the clip from seating correctly against its bracket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamaged contact lining:\u003c\/strong\u003e a worn, displaced or deteriorated cushion can leave the supported line exposed to direct contact with the clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion or mounting damage:\u003c\/strong\u003e damaged hardware can reduce the support’s ability to hold the line in its specified position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine replacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e inspect the retainers when fitting a replacement A\/C or steering line and replace any unsuitable clips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf a line shows abrasion, a leak or a damaged outer surface, inspect the line itself as well as the missing or failed support. A new clip does not repair a damaged pipe or hose. Ensure the complete routing clears belts, pulleys, hot components and adjoining brackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment data sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel years\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication restrictions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi 100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1992–1994\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8L V6 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC4 Sedan \/ Avant; front-wheel drive or quattro; Transmission not separately restricted in the confirmed clip application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly hose or line support positions specifying this exact original clip. Verify the supported line, mounting bracket and attachment arrangement; not a universal fit for every hose.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1995–1997\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8L V6 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC4 Sedan \/ Avant; front-wheel drive or quattro; Transmission not separately restricted in the confirmed clip application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly hose or line support positions specifying this exact original clip. Verify the supported line, mounting bracket and attachment arrangement; not a universal fit for every hose.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8L V6 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC4 Avant only; excludes new C5 Sedan; Transmission not separately restricted in the confirmed clip application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly hose or line support positions specifying this exact original clip. Verify the supported line, mounting bracket and attachment arrangement; not a universal fit for every hose.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2002–2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7L twin-turbo V6 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC5 Sedan; quattro; Transmission not separately restricted in the confirmed clip application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly hose or line support positions specifying this exact original clip. Verify the supported line, mounting bracket and attachment arrangement; not a universal fit for every hose.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2002–2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2L V8 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC5 Sedan; quattro; Transmission not separately restricted in the confirmed clip application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly hose or line support positions specifying this exact original clip. Verify the supported line, mounting bracket and attachment arrangement; not a universal fit for every hose.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi S4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1992–1994\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2L turbo five-cylinder gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC4 Sedan; quattro; Transmission not separately restricted in the confirmed clip application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly hose or line support positions specifying this exact original clip. Verify the supported line, mounting bracket and attachment arrangement; not a universal fit for every hose.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi S4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000–2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7L twin-turbo V6 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB5 Sedan \/ Avant; quattro; Avant from 2001; Transmission not separately restricted in the confirmed clip application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly hose or line support positions specifying this exact original clip. Verify the supported line, mounting bracket and attachment arrangement; not a universal fit for every hose.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi S4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2010–2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0L supercharged V6 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB8 \/ B8.5 Sedan; quattro; Transmission not separately restricted in the confirmed clip application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly hose or line support positions specifying this exact original clip. Verify the supported line, mounting bracket and attachment arrangement; not a universal fit for every hose.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi S6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1995\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2L turbo five-cylinder gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC4 Sedan \/ Avant; quattro; Transmission not separately restricted in the confirmed clip application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly hose or line support positions specifying this exact original clip. Verify the supported line, mounting bracket and attachment arrangement; not a universal fit for every hose.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi S6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2002–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2L V8 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC5 Avant; quattro; Transmission not separately restricted in the confirmed clip application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly hose or line support positions specifying this exact original clip. Verify the supported line, mounting bracket and attachment arrangement; not a universal fit for every hose.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2004–2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2L V8 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD3 Sedan; standard or long wheelbase; quattro; port injection; Transmission not separately restricted in the confirmed clip application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly hose or line support positions specifying this exact original clip. Verify the supported line, mounting bracket and attachment arrangement; not a universal fit for every hose.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2007–2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2L FSI V8 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD3 Sedan; standard or long wheelbase; quattro; Transmission not separately restricted in the confirmed clip application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly hose or line support positions specifying this exact original clip. Verify the supported line, mounting bracket and attachment arrangement; not a universal fit for every hose.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A8 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2005–2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0L W12 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD3 long-wheelbase Sedan; quattro; Transmission not separately restricted in the confirmed clip application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly hose or line support positions specifying this exact original clip. Verify the supported line, mounting bracket and attachment arrangement; not a universal fit for every hose.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi S8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2007–2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.2L V10 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD3 Sedan; quattro; Transmission not separately restricted in the confirmed clip application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly hose or line support positions specifying this exact original clip. Verify the supported line, mounting bracket and attachment arrangement; not a universal fit for every hose.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and ordering guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm this exact number against the vehicle identification number and the original hose or line support diagram. Preserve the original line routing, bracket and mounting orientation. Seat the cushioned contact area around the correct line without forcing the clip over an unsuitable diameter or crushing the hose. Inspect the mounting fastener and support bracket before reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the factory procedure for the supported system. Replacing a support clip does not by itself require opening a fluid connection; if the repair also involves disconnecting a refrigerant or steering line, follow the applicable system procedure. Tighten the mounting fastener to the specified value for that attachment and check clearance after the support is installed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genuine VW\/Audi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48014359003313,"sku":"N-020-640-6","price":6.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1379\/3201\/files\/n-020-640-6-genuine-vw-audi-1.jpg?v=1791600126","url":"https:\/\/hstuning.com\/products\/n-020-640-6-genuine-vw-audi-hose-and-line-support-clip","provider":"HS Tuning ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}