ATF, Draining And Filling

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit: SMN372500
Oil Filler: VAS6262A
Also Oil Filler - Adapter 6: VAS6262/6 for some fluid containers
Oil Filler - Adapter 2: VAS6262/2

Requirements

The engine is off.
The vehicle is level and all hoist mounts are the same height.
Noise insulation is removed if necessary
Selector lever is in "P"
The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is connected.
To begin working, the oil temperature must not be higher than 45 °C (113 °F).

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

WARNING:

Risk of injury due to hot transmission fluid.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and identify the vehicle in Guided Functions .

-- Select check ATF level .

NOTE:

Let the transmission cool down if the fluid temperature is higher than 45 °C (113 °F).

WARNING:

Do not start the engine if there is no transmission fluid in the transmission.

-- Engine off - do not start!

The : SMN372500 is positioned under the transmission.

-- Remove the ATF check plug -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. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING - Note the following information: .

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

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Filling Adapter VAS 6262/2 Installed

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WARNING:

Shake bottles well before opening so that the settled components at the bottom of the bottle are mixed sufficiently with the oil.

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

-- To change containers, close the shut-off valve or hold the : VAS6262A higher than the transmission.

-- Remove the : VAS6262/2 from the ATF pan and tighten the ATF check plug hand-tight.

-- 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 .

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - VALVE BODY