2012 Audi S5 4.2, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

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Different variant/trim Section 1 (Controls, Housing - Automatic Transmission 0B6 AWD (Coupe)) Section 2 (Final Drive, Differential - Automatic Transmission 0B6 (Coupe)) Section 3 (General, Technical Data - Automatic Transmission 0B6 AWD (Coupe)) Section 4 (Torque Converter - Automatic Transmission 0B6 AWD (Coupe)) Section 5 (3.0L - Turbocharger, Supercharger - Engine Code(S): CCBA (Cabriolet)) Section 6 (Final Drive, Differential - S-TRONIC Transmission 0B5 (Cabriolet)) Section 7 (S-TRONIC Transmission Internal Components 0B5 (Cabriolet)) Section 8 (3.0L - General, Technical Data - Engine Mechanical - Engine Code(S): CCBA (Cabriolet)) Section 9 (General, Technical Data - S-TRONIC Transmission 0B5 (Cabriolet)) Section 10 (Controls, Housing - S-TRONIC Transmission Internal Components 0B5 (Cabriolet)) Section 11 (Controls, Housing - S-TRONIC Transmission 0B5 (Cabriolet)) Section 12 (3.0L - Crankshaft, Cylinder Block - Engine Code(S): CCBA (Cabriolet)) Section 13 (Clutch - S-TRONIC Transmission 0B5 (Cabriolet)) Section 14 (Clutch - S-TRONIC Transmission Internal Components 0B5 (Cabriolet)) Section 15 (3.0L - Exhaust System, Emission Controls - Engine Code(S): CCBA (Cabriolet)) Section 16 (3.0L - Cooling System - Engine Code(S): CCBA (Cabriolet)) Section 17 (3.0L - MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - Engine Code(S): CCBA (Cabriolet)) Section 18 (3.0L - Ignition/Glow Plug System - Engine Code(S): CCBA (Cabriolet)) Section 19 (3.0L - Lubrication - Engine Code(S): CCBA (Cabriolet)) Section 20 (General, Technical Data - S-TRONIC Transmission Internal Components 0B5 (Cabriolet)) Section 21 (Gears, Shafts - S-TRONIC Transmission Internal Components 0B5 (Cabriolet)) Section 22 (Gears, Shafts - S-TRONIC Transmission 0B5 (Cabriolet)) Section 23 (3.0L - Engine Assembly - Engine Code(S): CCBA (Cabriolet)) Section 24 (3.0L - Cylinder Head, VALVETRAIN - Engine Code(S): CCBA (Cabriolet)) Section 25 (Ignition/Glow Plug System [CAKA, CCBA, CMUA, CGWC, CGXC, CHMB, CTUB] (Coupe)) Section 26 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (CAKA,CCBA,CMUA,CGWC,CGXC,CHMB,CTUB) (Coupe)) Section 27 (Mechanical Components - Brake System (Cabriolet)) Section 28 (General, Technical Data (Brakes) (Cabriolet)) Section 29 (Hydraulic Components - Brake System (Cabriolet)) Section 30 (Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment (Suspension, Wheels, Steering) (General Information) (Cabriolet)) Section 31 (Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment (Suspension, Wheels, Steering) (TPMS - Lane Assist) (Cabriolet)) Section 32 (Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment (Wheel And Tire General Information) (Cabriolet)) Section 33 (REAR SUSPENSION (2 Of 2) (CABRIOLET)) Section 34 (REAR SUSPENSION (1 Of 2) (CABRIOLET)) Section 35 (Antilock Brake System (Cabriolet)) Section 36 (Interior Trim (Cabriolet)) Section 37 (Body Front (Cabriolet)) Section 38 (STEERING (2 Of 2) (CABRIOLET)) Section 39 (STEERING (1 Of 2) (CABRIOLET)) Section 40 (Front Suspension (Removal & Installation) (Cabriolet)) Section 41 (Front Suspension (Front Axle - Drive Axle) (Cabriolet)) Section 42 (Air Conditioning [R134A Servicing] (Pressures, Checking) (Cabriolet)) Section 43 (AIR CONDITIONING [R134a SERVICING] (REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT) (CABRIOLET)) Section 44 (Air Conditioning (Overview) (Cabriolet)) Section 45 (Air Conditioning (A/C Compressor) (Cabriolet)) Section 46 (AIR CONDITIONING [R1234yf SERVICING] (REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT) (CABRIOLET)) Section 47 (Air Conditioning [R134A Servicing] (Refrigerant Circuit Components) (Cabriolet)) Section 48 (AIR CONDITIONING [R134a SERVICING] (GENERAL INFORMATION) (CABRIOLET)) Section 49 (AIR CONDITIONING [R134a SERVICING] (WARNINGS & LAWS) (CABRIOLET)) Section 50 (Air Conditioning (Front Heater & A/C Unit) (Cabriolet)) Section 51 (Technical Data (Fuel System) (Cabriolet)) Section 52 (General, Technical Data (Body Exterior) (Cabriolet)) Section 53 (General, Technical Data (Body Interior) (Cabriolet)) Section 54 (General, Technical Data (Suspension) (Repair Information) (Cabriolet)) Section 55 (General, Technical Data (HVAC) (Cabriolet)) Section 56 (GENERAL, TECHNICAL DATA (R1234yf SERVICING) (CABRIOLET)) Section 57 (Charging System (Battery, Starter, Generator) & Cruise Control (Battery & Charging) (Cabriolet)) Section 58 (Charging System (Battery, Starter, Generator) & Cruise Control (Start/Stop System) (Cabriolet)) Section 59 (Wires (Cabriolet)) Section 60 (Air Conditioning (Refrigerant Circuit) (Cabriolet)) Section 61 (Exterior Equipment (Cabriolet)) Section 62 (Bumpers (Cabriolet)) Section 63 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection [CAKA,CCBA,CMUA,CGWC,CGXC,CHMB,CTUB] (Cabriolet)) Section 64 (Wiper/Washer Systems (Cabriolet)) Section 65 (Windshield Washer System (Cabriolet)) Section 66 (Seat Upholstery, Covers (Cabriolet)) Section 67 (Seat Frames (Cabriolet)) Section 68 (Passenger Protection, Airbags, Seat Belts (Cabriolet)) Section 69 (Interior Equipment (Cabriolet)) Section 70 (General, Technical Data (Suspension) (General Information) (Cabriolet)) Section 71 (Exterior Lights, Switches (Cabriolet)) Section 72 (Hood, Lids (Cabriolet)) Section 73 (Front Doors, Central Locking System (Cabriolet)) Section 74 (Communication (Cabriolet)) Section 75 (Interior Lights, Switches (Cabriolet)) Section 76 (SELF-LEVELING SUSPENSION (1 Of 2) (CABRIOLET)) Section 77 (Ignition/Glow Plug System [CAKA, CCBA, CMUA, CGWC, CGXC, CHMB, CTUB] (Cabriolet)) Section 78 (Maintenance, Diagnosis (Maintenance Procedures) (Cabriolet)) Section 79 (Maintenance, Diagnosis (Fluid Capacity Tables 2010, 2011) (Cabriolet)) Section 80 (Maintenance, Diagnosis (Fluid Capacity Tables 2012, 2013) (Cabriolet)) Section 81 (Maintenance, Diagnosis (Fluid Capacity Tables 2012) (Cabriolet)) Section 82 (Maintenance, Diagnosis (Fluid Capacity Tables 2010) (Cabriolet)) Section 83 (Maintenance, Diagnosis (Fluid Capacity Tables 2014) (Cabriolet)) Section 84 (Maintenance, Diagnosis (Fluid Capacity Tables 2015) (Cabriolet)) Section 85 (Maintenance, Diagnosis (Maintenance Schedule) (Cabriolet)) Section 86 (Maintenance, Diagnosis (Fluid Capacity Tables 2015, 2016) (Cabriolet)) Section 87 (Maintenance, Diagnosis (Fluid Capacity Tables 2016, 2017) (Cabriolet)) Section 88 (Fuel Supply (Cabriolet)) Section 89 (Interior Lights, Lamps And Switches (Cabriolet)) Section 90 (Instruments (Cabriolet)) Section 91 (Convertible Top (Cabriolet)) Section 92 (Rear Doors (Cabriolet)) Section 93 (Glass, Window Regulators (Cabriolet)) Section 94 (AIR CONDITIONING [R1234yf SERVICING] (TOOLS & TESTING EQUIPMENT) (CABRIOLET)) Section 95 (AIR CONDITIONING [R1234yf SERVICING] (A/C SERVICE STATION) (CABRIOLET)) Section 96 (SELF-LEVELING SUSPENSION (2 Of 2) (CABRIOLET)) Different car Section 1 (Engine Introduction) Section 2 (1.8L - Turbo Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(S): Amu, BEA) Section 3 (1.8L - Turbo Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(S): ATC, AWP) Section 4 (Fuel Supply System) Section 5 (3.2L - Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(S): BHE) Section 6 (1.8L - Turbo Fuel Injection & Ignition, Engine Code(S): Amu) Section 7 (1.8L - Turbo Fuel Injection & Ignition, Engine Code(S): ATC) Section 8 (1.8L - Turbo Fuel Injection & Ignition, Engine Code(S): AWP) Section 9 (1.8L - Turbo Fuel Injection & Ignition, Engine Code(S): BEA) Section 10 (1.8L - Turbo Generic Scan Tool Engine Code(S): Amu, BEA, ATC, AWP) Section 11 (3.2L - Fuel Injection & Ignition, Engine Code(S): BHE) Section 12 (3.2L - Generic Scan Tool, Engine(S) Code: BHE) Section 13 (5-Speed Manual Transmission (02J)) Section 14 (5 & 6-Speed Manual Transmission (02M)) Section 15

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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