Guidelines For Clean Working Conditions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Audi S3, 2023 Audi RS 3, 2023 Audi A3 Quattro, and 2023 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Always clean the connection points and the area around them and then loosen them.
Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover them so that they do not get dirty. Use foil and paper. Only use lint-free cloths.
Only install clean parts: remove the replacement parts from their packaging just before installing them.
Only use greases and sealants that are designated with part numbers.
Carefully cover or seal opened components if the repair is not performed immediately.