Guidelines For Clean Working Conditions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Audi Q5, 2014 Audi Q5, and 2013 Audi Q5. 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 SolutionD 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 Bung Set VAS6122.
Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover them. Use foil or lint-free cloths.
Cover or plug unpacked components if repairs cannot be performed immediately.
Only install clean components: Install replacement parts immediately after removing them from their packaging.
Protect the disconnected connectors from dirt and moisture and only connect when they are dry.