ATF, Draining And Filling

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm: 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

Procedure

-- Turn off the engine.

: VAS6208 is positioned under the transmission.

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

Fig 1: ATF Level Plug

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

Fig 2: Identifying ATF Overflow Pipe And Sealing Plug

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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.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Filler VAS 6262A

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-- Install the : VAS6262/2 hand-tight on the ATF check plug.

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Filler - Adapter 2 VAS 6262/2

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-- Fill with three liters of ATF. Refer to the Parts Information.

-- 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 and add if necessary. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING .

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - VALVE BODY