General Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

For all Automatic Transmission - Gears, hydraulic controls, Technical Data. Refer to the appropriate service manual.

For all Automatic Transmission - Gears, hydraulic controls component locations. Refer to the appropriate service manual.

For all Automatic Transmission - Gears, Hydraulic controls removal/installation procedures and torque specifications. Refer to the appropriate service manual.

Check the Technical Bulletins for information that may supersede any information included in this service information.

• All manufacturers special tools as well as common tools may contain a manufacturer specific part number. These tools may be substituted with an equivalent aftermarket tool and are available for rental or purchase through Audi. Refer to an Audi tool catalog.

• Manufacturers special tools as well as common tools that contain a manufacturer specific part number may be referenced in the test procedure illustrations showing the tool use or installation. If the manufacturer specific tool is not being used, an equivalent aftermarket tool may be installed in the same manner as the manufacturers special tool.

• The manufacturers test box Test Box 105 Pin (VAG1598/42) is available for purchase or rental. Refer to an Audi tool catalog.

• Certainly you have received an electrical shock once before when touching something made out of metal. The reason for this is the electrostatic charge of the human body. This charge can lead to functional problems by touching the electrical components of the transmission and selector lever mechanism. Touch a grounded object, e.g. a water pipe or a hoist, before working on the electrical components!

• Do not make direct contact on electrical harness connector terminals!

• Always switch ignition off before disconnecting or connecting Battery (A), failure to do so may damage the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) Mechatronic (J743).

• If special testing equipment is required during road test, note the following:

• Test equipment must always be secured to the rear seat and operated by a second person.

If test and measuring equipment is operated from the passenger seat, the person seated could be injured in the event of an accident involving deployment of the passenger-side airbag.

The use of nails, paper clips, or another unauthorized materials to back-probe electrical harness connectors is strictly prohibited and may cause damage to the electrical harness connectors, terminal ends or damage to a component. Use only the manufacturers test lead kit or an equivalent aftermarket test lead kit for back-probing all electrical harness connectors.