How to carry out replacement: Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil 2.6 Audi A6 C4
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How to change manual gearbox oil on AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil on your AUDI A6
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Automatic transmission fluid : 4 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.0, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.0, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.0 16V, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.6, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.8, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.6 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.8 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) S6 Turbo quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) S6 4.2 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.5 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.8, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.8 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) S6 Plus quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.3, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.6, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.0, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.8 … View more

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Tools
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – AUDI A6 (4A, C4). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
HEX bit No.H17.
Drive socket # 12
Phillips screwdriver
Torque wrench
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
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Replacement: manual gearbox oil – AUDI A6 (4A, C4). AUTODOC recommends:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – AUDI A6 (4A, C4). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: manual gearbox oil – AUDI A6 (4A, C4). Tip:
    The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #12. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  2. Step 5
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    Remove the lower sound insulation.
  3. Step 6
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: manual gearbox oil – AUDI A6 (4A, C4). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  4. Step 7
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 2 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  5. Step 8
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use HEX No.H17.
  6. Step 9
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: manual gearbox oil – AUDI A6 (4A, C4). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.
  7. Step 10
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    Clean the area around the gearbox housing filler hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Replacement: manual gearbox oil – AUDI A6 (4A, C4). Tip from AUTODOC:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  8. Step 11
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    Unscrew the filler plug of the gearbox housing. Use HEX No.H17.
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