Clean Working Conditions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Audi A4 and 2009 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Always clean the connection locations and the area around them before loosening.
Clean the transmission and transmission components using cleaning solution -D 009 401 04-.
Use lint-free cloths when cleaning. Audi recommends the WYPALL X70/WORKHORSE cloth made by Kimberly-Clark Professional.
Seal all open lines and connections immediately with clean plugs or caps from the engine plug set VAS 6122.
Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover them. Use foil or lint-free cloths.
Carefully cover or plug unpacked components if repairs cannot be performed immediately.
Only install clean components: Remove the replacement parts from their packaging just prior to installing them.
Protect the disconnected connectors from dirt and moisture and only connect when they are dry.