6-speed manual gearbox 02X, four-wheel drive — Checking oil level in manual gearbox — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

• Opens: gearbox oil

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• Secure brake disc with one wheel bolt.

📋 Procedure

1. Release fasteners marked (1), (2) and (arrow) (if fitted) and remove noise insulation panels.
2. Remove front left wheel. [Note: Secure brake disc with one wheel bolt.]
3. Unbolt heat shield (arrows) for drive shaft (left-side).
4. Remove oil filler plug (arrow).
5. Top up gear oil if necessary. Specification .

6. Tighten oil filler plug to specified torque.
7. Fill gearbox oil up to bottom lip of filler hole.
8. Screw in oil filler plug.
9. Start engine, engage a gear and allow gearbox to turn for approx. 2 minutes.
10. Switch off engine and remove oil filler plug.
11. Top up gearbox oil again to bottom lip of filler hole.
12. Tighten oil filler plug to specified torque.

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