ATF Level, Checking And Filling: Notes

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Please observe the notes:

For this repair information. Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .
For the ATF. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .
It may be necessary to shorten the bleed pipe on the : VAS6262A . Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING AND FILLING - Shorten the bleed pipe on the: VAS6262A as follows: .

If the oil pan or the overflow tube was removed, fill the ATF only after installing the pan. Refer to ATF, DRAINING AND FILLING .

Bleed the ATF circuit if it was opened earlier. Refer to ATF CIRCUIT, BLEEDING .

Only then can the ATF level be checked and corrected. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING .

Fig 1: Attention

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ATF is available as a replacement part.

1.0L container; Part number : G 055 540 A2

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: VAS6262 A
Oil Filler - Adapter 2: VAS6262/2

Shorten the bleed pipe on the: VAS6262A as follows:

-- The bleed pipe on the : VAS6262A must be shorted to dimension -a- so that it does not touch the bottom on some containers.

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

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Dimension -a- = 210 mm

NOTE:

Dimension -a- is measured starting from the shaft of the : VAS6262 A (green surface in the magnified area).

-- Make a mark on the bleed pipe, dimension -a-, and shorten it with the : VAS6056/2 .

Fig 3: Cutting Pipe

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If ATF is filled, only use ATF available as a replacement part. Refer to Parts Information.