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Removing and installing ATF lines - vehicles with 4-cyl. engine — AUDI

Removing and installing ATF lines - vehicles with 4-cyl. engine on Audi: 21 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

21 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017); platform code 83

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  • (Item 1) can be disregarded.
  • Mark connections between ATF line/hose assemblies and ATF lines for re-installation.
  • If in-line ATF filter is not being removed, ATF line to in-line ATF filter (2) does not have to be disconnected.
  • Disregard (item 2) if not removing in-line ATF filter.

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove noise insulation (1) and (2)General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation.
  2. Remove nuts (arrows) and lower anti-roll bar.
  3. Unplug electrical connector (2) at oil level and oil temperature sender G266. [Note: (Item 1) can be disregarded.]
  4. Mark connections between ATF line/hose assemblies and ATF lines for re-installation.
  5. Place used oil collection and extraction unitV.A.G 1782 below connections.
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  1. Mark connections between ATF line/hose assemblies and ATF lines for re-installation.
  2. Unscrew union nuts (1) and (2).
  3. Remove bolts (arrows) for ATF lines.
  4. Remove bolt (arrow) and detach ATF line (1) from gearbox. [Note: If in-line ATF filter is not being removed, ATF line to in-line ATF filter (2) does not have to be disconnected.]
  5. Seal off open lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
  6. Remove bolt (1).
  7. Pull out retaining clip (arrow) and disconnect ATF line from in-line ATF filter. [Note: Disregard (item 2) if not removing in-line ATF filter.]
  8. Seal off open lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
  9. Detach ATF lines.
  10. Remove bolt (arrow) and detach ATF lines (1, 2) from gearbox.
  11. Seal off open lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
  12. Detach ATF lines. [Note: Renew O-rings]
  13. ⚠ Risk of damage to gearboxAll plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122 which were inserted in ATF lines and gearbox when dismantling must be removed.If you forget to remove the plugs, the ATF cooling will be ineffective and the gearbox will be damaged. — First press ATF lines onto gearbox and cooler by hand until they engage, then bolt on.
  14. Press retaining clip onto connection between ATF line and in-line ATF filter and then pull to check that retaining clip has engaged properly.
  15. Check ATF level and top up as required .
  16. Install noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.