ATF Level, Checking: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm VAG 1331
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN 372500
Vehicle Diagnosis Tester
Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS 6208
Oil Filler VAS 6262 A
Oil Filler - Adapter 2 VAS 6262/2
Also on some fluid containers Oil Filler - Adapter 6 VAS 6262/6

Note the following information:

Regarding the repair information. Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .
Regarding the ATF, refer to GENERAL INFORMATION => Automatic Transmission Fluid
Oil Filler - Adapter 6 VAS 6262/6 must also be used on some fluid container.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Container Adapter - VAS 6262/6-
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It may be necessary to shorten the bleed pipe on the Oil Filler VAS 6262 A as shown below.

Shorten the bleed pipe on the Oil Filler VAS 6262 A as follows:

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

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-- Shorten the pipe to dimension -a-. This assures the pipe on the Oil Filler VAS 6262 A will not touch the bottom on some oil containers.

Dimension -a- = 210 mm

NOTE: Dimension -a- is measured starting from the shaft (the green surface) on the Oil Filler VAS 6262 A.

-- Shorten the bleed pipe with Brake Line Tool Kit - Pipe Cutter VAS 6056/2.

Fig 3: Cutting Pipe Using

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If ATF is filled, only use ATF available as a replacement part.

-- Always replace the seal -arrow- for the ATF check plug when checking the ATF level.

Fig 4: ATF Inspection Plug

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