Cleaning ATF lines and ATF cooler: Audi A6 C6

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

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• The ATF used for flushing the pipes must not be used again.

📋 Procedure

1. Place used oil collection and extraction unitV.A.G 1782 underneath.
2. Remove bolt (2).
3. Connect a hose of approx. 18 mm dia. to ATF line (A) and secure with a hose clip. Hang other end of hose into used oil collection and extraction unitV.A.G 1782.
4. ⚠ Wear safety goggles. — Blow through ATF line (B) using a compressed air line (max. 10 bar).
5. Change hose from ATF line (A) over to ATF line (B) and repeat sequence.

6. In addition, flush pipes with ATF until they are clean if ATF is very dirty.
7. The ATF used for flushing the pipes must not be used again.
8. Always renew O-rings (1).
9. Push ATF lines fully into gearbox and/or cooler by hand as far as stop, then bolt on ATF lines and ATF cooler - vehicles with 6-cyl. petrol engine and 6-cyl. TDI engine - exploded view or ATF lines and ATF cooler - vehicles with 8-cyl. petrol engine - exploded view.
10. Check ATF level .

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