Gear Actuator Module And Hydraulic Pressure Reservoir, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2025 Audi A4 allroad and 2025 Audi A4 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Remove the transmission and secure to the transmission holder. Refer to TRANSMISSION, SECURING TO ENGINE/TRANSMISSION HOLDER .
-- Remove the transmission fluid pan. Refer to Transmission Fluid Pan, Removing and Installing .
-- Remove the gear set. Refer to GEAR SET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- using the Assembly Tool :T40305 .
CAUTION:
The pressure reservoir may be under pressure.
Risk of injury due to fluid escaping.
- Wear protective eyewear and safety gloves.
-- Loosen the bolts -arrow- for the hydraulic pressure reservoir but do not remove.
Conditions
- If the hydraulic pressure reservoir lifts when loosening the bolts, the ATF system is still under pressure.
- In this case, only minimally loosen the bolts from the Mechatronic to reduce the pressure in the ATF system via the sealing surfaces.
-- ATF system depressurized: Remove the bolts -arrows- and the hydraulic pressure reservoir.
-- Remove the bolts -1 through 6- and remove the gear actuator module.