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 in-line ATF filter -arrow- only has to be renewed when the gearbox is renewed. Removing and installing → 7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0B5 (S tronic); Rep. gr.34.

t  The exchangeable ATF filter -A- must also be renewed every time the ATF is changed. Removing exchangeable ATF filter   Note t  → Chapter „Rules for cleanliness when working on the dual clutch gearbox“. 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. –  Drain ATF → Chapter. Gearbox installed:

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

For greater clarity the components in the following illustrations are shown without the hydraulic lines leading to the steering box. Gearbox removed or installed: –  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 exchangeable ATF filter Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following: l  Tightening torques → Chapter   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. –  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 and attachments. –  Fill up with ATF → 7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0B5 (S tronic); Rep. gr.34.