Removing and installing ATF strainer: Audi Q7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

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• Risk of damage to seal.The ATF strainer should initially only be screwed on loosely. It will then move noticeably when it is centred in the seat on the valve body. — Coat new seal (1) with ATF and slide onto intake neck.
• Fit ATF strainer loosely on valve body but do not push it in at this stage.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove oil pan .
2. Remove bolts (arrows).
3. Remove ATF strainer.
4. Remove seal for ATF strainer from seat in valve body.
5. ⚠ Risk of damage to seal.The ATF strainer should initially only be screwed on loosely. It will then move noticeably when it is centred in the seat on the valve body. — Coat new seal (1) with ATF and slide onto intake neck.

6. Fit ATF strainer loosely on valve body but do not push it in at this stage.
7. Screw bolts (arrows) approx. 3 turns (but not more) into valve body.
8. Centralise ATF strainer and press down evenly on corners to press into valve body as far as stop. Hold in this position.
9. Screw in bolts by hand until they make contact and then tighten.
10. Install oil pan .
11. Fill up with ATF .

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