Location Of Code Letters On Transmission

1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Location Of Code Letters On Transmission
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The code letters and serial number of the transmission are stamped on the underside of the transmission housing -arrow-. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Code Letters
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NOTE: The transmission code letters can also be found on the vehicle data stickers.
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