ATF Strainer: Installing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Audi A5, 2009 Audi A5, and 2008 Audi A5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- The ATF strainer seal -A- normally stays in the transmission.
- The seal must be removed first to replace the ATF strainer.
- The same seal can be used again if the old ATF strainer is also being used again.
Note the following when replacing with a new ATF strainer:
NOTE:
- Replace the ATF strainer only if it is damaged.
- With high mileage vehicles, replace the ATF strainer when the ATF pan is removed.
-- Carefully remove the ATF strainer seal -A- from the transmission with a screwdriver.
NOTE:
- Do not damage sealing surface.
- The illustration shows seal with the Mechatronic unit removed.
- The new ATF strainer comes with the seal installed.
Continuation for New and Old ATF Strainer:
-- Carefully press the intake neck on the new ATF strainer -A- into the opening on the transmission as far as the stop.
NOTE:
When replacing with a new ATF strainer, press it into the transmission with the seal already installed.
-- Install the ATF pan. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID OIL PAN .
-- Fill the ATF. Refer to ATF, DRAINING OR FILLING AFTER REPAIR .