Technical Service Bulletin
37 ATF pan leaks
37 14 31 2013002/5 June 3, 2014. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 11-19 dated January
31, 2011 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

A4

2000 - 2011

All

With Automatic Transmission 01V, 09L, 0B6, or 0BK

A4, S4 Cabriolet

2003 - 2009

All

With Automatic Transmission 01V, 09L, 0B6, or 0BK

A6, S6, RS6

2000 - 2011

All

With Automatic Transmission 01V, 01L, 09E, or 09L

A8, A8L, S8

2000 - 2010

All

With Automatic Transmission 01L, 09E, or 09L

A5, S5

2008 - 2011

All

With Automatic Transmission 0B6 or 0BK

A5, S5 Cabriolet

2010 - 2011

All

With Automatic Transmission 0B5, 0B6, or 0BK

Q5

2010 - 2011

All

With Automatic Transmission 0B6 or 0BK

S4 Sedan

2004 - 2009

All

With Automatic Transmission 09L

Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision

Date

Purpose

5

-

Revised header data (Removed 0B5 transmission vehicles)

4

1/31/2011

3

12/16/2008

Revised header data
Revised Production Solution and Warranty
Revised title (Added Repair Group)

Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket.

Technical Background
As the sump pan gasket settles, the torque of the bolts decreases and the seal may leak.

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Technical Service Bulletin
Production Solution
• For transmissions 01V and 01L, there is no change.
• For transmissions 09E and 09L, a rubber metal sump pan seal in production from the following VINs:
• 8E_6A177000 (A4 with 09L transmission)
• 4F_6N121750 (A6 with 09L transmission)
• 4E_6N016460 (A8 with 09L transmission)
• 4F_7N036440 (A6 with 09E transmission)
• 4E_7N005290 (A8 with 09E transmission)
• For 0B6 and 0BK transmissions, a rubber metal sump pan seal in production from introduction of the
transmissions.

Service
1. Tighten the transmission sump pan bolts to the specified torque. Refer to repair manual for specific model.
2. Clean the sump pan and the transmission housing with brake cleaner spray.
3. Test drive the vehicle and inspect the sump pan gasket for leaks. A moist seal is normal.

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Warranty
When procedure applies to vehicles under warranty, use the following:
Claim Type:

Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin
is informational only.

Service Number:

3756

Damage Code:

0050

Labor Operations: Torque transmission pan bolts and clean

3756 1399

40 TU

Diagnostic Time:

GFF – Checking and clearing fault codes included in
existing labor operations

No allowance

0 TU

Road test prior to service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Road test after service procedure

0121 0004

10 TU

Technical diagnosis at dealer’s discretion
(Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details)
Claim Comment:

As per TSB #2013002/5

All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures
Manual. Claims are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty.

Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2013002) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.

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