Transmission Fluid Level, Checking

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler - Adapter: VAS6617/11
Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit: VAS6617

CAUTION:

Risk of injury due to fluid escaping.

Irritation and injury to the skin and eyes are possible.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Wear safety gloves.

Refer to the Parts Information for the transmission fluid allocation.

-- Remove the plug for the transmission fluid fill and check hole -arrow-.

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Conditions

The vehicle must be level when checking the transmission fluid level.
The transmission fluid level is correct when the transmission fluid comes up to the bottom edge of the fluid filler hole.

Fill Transmission Fluid

-- Engage the Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit: VAS6617 with Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - Adapter: VAS6617/11 .

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-- Fill the transmission fluid using the Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit: VAS6617 and Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler - Adapter: VAS6617/11 up to the lower edge of the oil filler hole.

-- Install and tighten the new plug for transmission fluid filling and checking -arrow-.

Tightening Specifications

Refer to Overview - Transmission Housing .