ATF Level, Checking

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - ATF Level, Checking

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

• Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
• Used oil collection and extraction unit V.A.G 1782
• Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051
• Drip tray for workshop hoist VAS 6208
• Adapter for filling oil VAS 6262
• Adapter VAS 6262/2

Fig 2: Attention (Switch Off Engine)

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• Switch off engine.

Fig 3: Attention (The ATF Temperature Should Not Be More Than Approx. 30 ° C At Start Of Test)

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The ATF temperature should not be more than approx. 30 ° C at start of test.

• Transmission not in emergency running mode; ATF temperature not above approx. 30 ° C
• Vehicle must be standing level
• Selector lever in "P".

• Connect tester and continue switching until it is ready for operation. Refer to Volkswagen tester, connecting and selecting functions  .
• Press right Guided Functions.
• Then select vehicle, transmission and Check ATF Level.
• Press →.
• Start engine.
• Raise vehicle.
• Place drip tray under transmission.
• Press →.

If a test temperature between 35 ° C and 45 ° C is displayed: 

Fig 4: Identifying ATF Inspection Plug

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• Remove ATF inspection plug from oil pan.

Fig 5: Identifying Overflow Pipe And Plug

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The ATF present in overflow pipe runs out.

If ATF drips out of drilling:

ATF does not need topping off.

• Install new seal to plug and tighten to 15 Nm. This completes ATF check.

If no ATF drips out of inspection hole:

• Top off ATF, refer to ATF, topping off  .