Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing exchangeable ATF filter Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782-

Note t  There are two different types of ATF filter, depending on the engine version and date of manufacture. t  The exchangeable ATF filter -A- must also be renewed every time the ATF is changed.

t  The in-line ATF filter -arrow- only has to be renewed when the gearbox is renewed. Removing and installing → Chapter.

Removing exchangeable ATF filter   Note t  → Chapter „Rules for cleanliness when working on the dual clutch gearbox“. t  The exchangeable ATF filter must be renewed every time the ATF is changed. t  Before fitting a replacement gearbox, always blow through the ATF lines and ATF cooler with compressed air (not more than 10 bar). Flush with ATF if the system is very dirty. –  Remove noise insulation panels -1- and -2- → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66. –  Drain ATF → Chapter.

–  If fitted, remove bolts (left-side) -arrows- and detach heat shield -1-.

–  Place used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- below connections. –  Unscrew cap -1- for exchangeable ATF filter and allow ATF to drain off.

–  Place cap -1- for exchangeable ATF filter on front of cross brace. –  Pull out exchangeable ATF filter -2- in direction of -arrow-.

–  Take out exchangeable ATF filter -1- from below. –  Take out cap -3- for exchangeable ATF filter from below. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following: l  Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view - ATF cooler, ATF lines and exchangeable ATF filter - vehicles with 8-cyl. engine“   Note t  O-ring on cap for exchangeable ATF filter must be renewed. t  Exchangeable ATF filter must be renewed.   Caution Risk of damage to gearbox The new exchangeable ATF filter -1- must not come into contact with water. Even small amounts of water, such as drips from the engine compartment or wet hands will cause the surface of the exchangeable ATF filter to swell. Small particles of paper can then separate from the surface of the filter and contaminate the mechatronic unit. –  Place cap -3- for exchangeable ATF filter with new O-ring on front of cross brace. –  Lubricate O-ring -2- on new exchangeable ATF filter -1- before fitting.

–  Lubricate O-ring -2- on cap -1- for exchangeable ATF filter before fitting. –  Tighten cap -1- for exchangeable ATF filter to specified torque. –  Clean gearbox, cross brace and hydraulic lines leading to steering box. –  Fill up with ATF → Chapter.