Automatic Transmission Fluid Oil Pan: Installing

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2015 Audi S5, 2014 Audi S5, 2013 Audi S5, 2012 Audi S5, and 2011 Audi S5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying ATF Fluid Pan Guides & Gasket

GWWA34-10421

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the ATF oil pan bolts and gasket.

-- Clean the sealing surfaces.

-- Insert the guides -arrow- on the new gasket -2- into the ATF fluid pan -1-.

-- Attach the gasket and clips -3- to the ATF pan.

-- Clean the magnets -arrows- in the ATF pan.

Fig 2: Locating ATF Fluid Pan Magnets

GWWA34-10431

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Make sure the magnets completely contact the depressions in the ATF oil pan.

-- Tighten the bolts for the ATF pan. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 3: Identifying ATF Oil Pan, Tightening Sequence

GWWA34-10429

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Install the subframe crossbrace. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the diagonal braces. Refer to DIAGONAL BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (A5 CABRIOLET) .

-- Fill with ATF. Refer to ATF, CHECKING LEVEL AND CORRECTING .