Removing and installing in-line ATF filter: Audi Q5

🧭 Before you start

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

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• Place a cloth below the connection to catch escaping ATF.
• (Items 2 and 3) can be disregarded.
• (Item 1) can be disregarded.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove tunnel cross member .
2. Place used oil collection and extraction unitV.A.G 1782 below connections.
3. Unscrew bolt (arrow), detach ATF lines (1) and (2) from gearbox and place to one side.
4. Seal off open lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122. [Note: Place a cloth below the connection to catch escaping ATF.]
5. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach ATF line (1) from gearbox.

6. Seal off open lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122. [Note: (Items 2 and 3) can be disregarded.]
7. Pull out retaining clip (arrow) and disconnect ATF line from in-line ATF filter.
8. Remove bolts (2) and detach in-line ATF filter. [Note: (Item 1) can be disregarded.]
9. Seal off open lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122. [Note: Renew O-rings]
10. ⚠ 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 insert ATF lines into gearbox by hand as far as stop, then secure with bolts.
11. Press retaining clip onto connection between ATF line and in-line ATF filter and then pull to check that retaining clip has engaged properly.
12. Install tunnel cross member .
13. Check ATF level and top up as required .

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