Automatic Transmission Fluid Level, Checking And Adding: Notes

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Note the following information:

If the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is filled, only use ATF available as a replacement part.
Adapter for Oil Filling VAS6262/6 must also be used on some fluid containers.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Container Adapter - VAS 6262/6-
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It may be necessary to shorten the pipe on the adapter for oil filling VAS6262A. Refer to Fig 2.

Shorten the Pipe on the Adapter for Oil Filling VAS6262A As Follows:

Fig 2: Identifying Shortening Pipe On Adapter For Oil Filling VAS 6262 A

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-- Shorten the pipe to 210 mm -a-. This assures the pipe on the Adapter For Oil Filling VAS6262A will not touch the bottom of some oil containers.

NOTE:

Dimension -a- is measured starting from the shaft in the cap (green surface) on the Adapter For Oil Filling VAS6262A.

-- Cut the pipe using the Pipe Cutter VAS6056/2.

Fig 3: Identifying Pipe Cutter -VAS 6056/2- And Direction Of Operation

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) VAG1331
Used Oil Collecting and Extracting Device VAG1782
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, For example, VAS5051
Drip Tray for VAS6100 VAS6208
Adapter for Oil Filling VAS6262A
Adapter for Filling ATF Oil VAS6262/2
Adapter for Oil Filling VAS6262/6