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Topping Off the ATF

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Fig 1: Identifying Sealing Plug
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NOTE:

The ATF inspection plug must be installed again before the ATF reaches 45 °C (113 °F) (50 °C (122 °F) for countries with hot climates). Let the transmission cool down and check again.

-- Place rags near the ATF-check and fill opening and on top of both right front exhaust pipes that have cooled off.

-- Install the Oil Filler - Jointed Hose:VAS6262/5  on top of both front exhaust gas pipes in the ATF-check and fill opening -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying VAS 6262/5 Into ATF Check And Fill Hole, Installation
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-- Fill the ATF using the adapter until the ATF starts to leak out of the check and fill hole.

NOTE:

Too little or too much ATF will impair the transmission.

-- Use Socket Wrench SW19:T10455  and a torque wrench to tighten the new sealing plug -A- for ATF-check and fill opening.

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Plug
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Additional work steps are listed below for vehicles where the right cylinder bank has been shut off manually.

Fig 4: Identifying Crankcase Ventilation Hose
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-- Connect the hose -1- for the crankcase ventilation and have it secured.

-- In order to prevent causing damage, do not hit the engine cover with your fist or tool.

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Cover
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-- First, use both hands to press down on the engine cover on the back on the ball pins; then, use both hands to press down on the front on the ball pins, this time, in the opposite direction of the -arrow-.

All:

-- End "Guided Functions" 02 - ATF Level Check with 12-Cylinder Engine (Repair Group 37)  on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

-- Clean the front exhaust pipes and transmission and completely remove ATF residue.

The ATF level test is now completed.

Tightening Specifications