Service Information
Number: ATE-16-01

Special Tools and Equipment
Subject: Audi A4 and e-tron® 1.4L TFSI Engine MRT Auto

Date: January 4, 2016

Shipment AT-383

Audi of America is pleased to inform you of the release and automatic delivery of the Audi A4 and e-tron
1.4L TFSI Engine Minimum Required Tools (MRT) Shipment. Information on the following topics will be
covered in detail.

1. Auto Shipment – Audi A4 and e-tron® 1.4L TFSI Engine
2. Rental Program - Tooling
Starting January 25, 2016, all Audi dealers will be shipped one AT-383 Audi Special Tool Package used on
the new Audi A4 and e-tron 1.4L TFSI Engine, Freight F.O.B. Snap-On OEM and invoiced directly by the
Audi Special Tools Program (Snap-On Business Solutions - SBS).
For dealers that wish to order additional AT-383 Special Tool Packages, please notify the Audi Tools and
Equipment program by contacting us at 800-892-9650. Additional orders will be filled in the order received.
Send shipping and billing inquiries to the Audi Tools and Equipment program: 800-892-9650.
Franchise Type

Package Qty

Dealer Price USA

Dealer Price Canada

Audi Exclusive

4 tools

$111.70

$190.50*

Audi/VW Dual

4 tools

$111.70

$190.50*

* Canadian prices are subject to change.

USD to CAD conversion will be calculated at time of invoicing at
the current rate. Canadian pricing also accounts for importation costs from US to Canada.

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Service Information
1. Auto Shipment – Audi A4 and e-tron 1.4L TFSI Engine
Repair
Group

Tool Description

Illustration

VAS6617/11 - Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit –
Adapter
Used in conjunction with VAS6617 for filling oil in the 6speed manual gearbox found in the new A4

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Audi A4 2016>
Audi Exclusive & Audi/VW Dual
VAS6948 - Torque Wrench Adapter
Used for removing and installing the engine, gearbox and
starter bolts on the new A4. Use of this tool greatly reduces
time required to remove these difficult to access bolts.

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Audi Exclusive & Audi/VW Dual
T10554 – Camshaft Counterhold
Used in conjunction with the T10172 when holding the
camshaft adjuster.

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1.4L TSI Engine in the e-tron

Audi Exclusive & Audi/VW Dual
VAS531001 - Release Tool
Used to release pre-tensioned spring-type clips on coolant
hoses in tight spaces. Use of this tool greatly saves time
and reduces potential damage.

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Multiple VW Group Engines
Audi Exclusive & Audi/VW Dual

2. Rental Tools
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modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.

Service Information
The Audi Special Tools & Equipment Program is happy to announce the addition of two recently released
tools to the Tool Rental Program. As an alternative to auto-shipment the tools listed below can be rented
on an as needed basis.
Repair
Group

Tool Description

Illustration

VAS631001 - Wiring Harness Repair Set - Aluminum
This wiring harness repair kit is used to repair damaged
aluminum wires used on some recent group vehicles.
Copper wires with pre-crimped butt connector included in
this repair kit are used to complete repair. Included are
three different sizes for making repairs, 2.5mm², 4mm², and
6mm²

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Audi A4 2016
VAS631003 - Wiring Harness Repair Set – Copper
This wiring harness repair kit is used to repair damaged
large gauge cables found in the vehicle electrical system.
Wires with pre-crimped butt connector included in this
repair kit are used to complete repair. Included are two
different sizes for making repairs, 10mm2 and 16mm2.

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Multiple Audi Vehicles

To rent these tools, please contact the Audi Special Tools & Equipment Program by calling 800-892-9650.
Prior to renting, the dealer is required to complete a Mandatory Rental Agreement. This agreement must
be filled out and returned via fax to 800-892-9651.
Audi Special Tools Rental Agreement with Terms & Conditions and pricing can be found by going to
www.vw.snapon.com, selecting “Additional Resources” and clicking on “Tool Rental” in the drop down
menu.

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property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may
be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be
modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.