Draining & Refilling

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To replace ATF, raise and support vehicle. Place drip tray under the transaxle. Remove ATF level plug from the oil pan. See Figure . Remove overflow pipe through the level hole. Drain ATF. Install overflow pipe. Screw level plug in hand-tight.
Fill with 3 liters of ATF through filler pipe using VAG 1924 ATF filling system. See FLUID CAPACITIES . See Figure .
Start engine and shift transaxle through all the selector lever positions with the vehicle stationary. Check and top off ATF level. See CHECKING FLUID LEVELS . Always replace plug seal (arrow). See Fig 1 . Tighten ATF level plug to 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m).

Fig 1: Identifying ATF Control Plug Seal
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