ATF, Draining And Filling: Notes

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

• Torque Wrench 1331 5-50 Nm :VAG1331 
• Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit:SMN372500 
• Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
• Shop Crane - Drip Tray:VAS6208 
• Oil Filler:VAS6262A 
• Oil Filler - Adapter 2:VAS6262/2 
• Also for some oil containers Oil Filler - Adapter 6:VAS6262/6 

-- Turn off the engine.

• Place the :VAS6208  or :SMN372500  under the transmission.

-- Remove the ATF check plug from the transmission fluid pan -arrow-.

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-- Remove the overflow pipe -1- through the check hole.

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-- Let the ATF drain.

-- Install the overflow pipe.

-- Attach the :VAS6262A  to the fluid bottle. Pay attention to the instructions while doing so. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING .

-- Install the :VAS6262/2  hand-tight in the ATF-check hole.

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-- Fill with three liters of ATF.

-- Remove the :VAS6262/2  from the transmission fluid pan and install the ATF check plug with the old seal.

-- Move the selector lever into "P" position.

-- Start the engine.

-- With the brake pedal pressed, move the selector lever through all the different positions "P, R, N, D and S" at idle speed, holding it at each position for approximately 10 seconds.

-- Move the selector lever into "P" position.

-- Check the ATF level. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING .