Overview - ATF Circuit: Notes

2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D ConvertibleSECTION Notes
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The 7-speed dual-clutch transmission is equipped with an ATF and MTF chamber.

Fig 1: Drain Plug Locations, ATF & MTF
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The ATF is located in the blue section of the transmission and is drained through the ATF drain plug -1- and filled through the ATF filler plug -2-. Refer to ATFΒ .

The MTF is located in the green section of the transmission fluid and is drained by removing the MTF pump -4- and is filled through the MTF check plug -3-. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID, DRAINING AND FILLINGΒ .

The bolt on the gear set -arrow- is not a drain plug.

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