Rules For Cleanliness When Working On The Gearbox - Audi A8 Workshop Manual

2 Rules for cleanliness when working
on the gearbox
♦ Thoroughly clean all joints and connections and the surround‐
ing areas before dismantling.
♦ Use cleaning fluid -D 009 401 04- to clean the gearbox and its
components.
♦ Use commercially available lint-free cloths for cleaning, such
as the „WYPALL X70 / WORKHORSE" cloth from Kimberly-
Clark Professional.
♦ Seal off open lines and connections immediately with clean
plugs or sealing caps from engine bung set -VAS 6122- im‐
mediately.
♦ Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover them over.
Use sheeting or lint-free cloths.
♦ Carefully cover or seal open components if repairs cannot be
carried out immediately.
♦ Only install clean components: do not remove replacement
parts from packaging until just before installation.
♦ Protect unplugged electrical connectors against dirt and mois‐
ture and make sure connections are dry when attaching.
Servicing automatic gearbox 09E, four-wheel drive - Edition 12.2011
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