ATF, draining and filling after repairs

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Drip Tray V.A.G 1306

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Drip tray V.A.G 1306

Fig 2: ATF Filler Tool V.A.G 1924

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ATF filler tool V.A.G 1924
Safety glasses

Work procedure

Engine switched off.

To ensure vehicle is absolutely level, drive onto a 4-column lifting platform or over a service pit.
Fill reservoir of ATF Filler Tool V.A.G 1924 with ATF for automatic transmission 09L; ATF specification → Capacities .

CAUTION: The ATF filler tool must be clean and the ATF must not be mixed with any other ATF oils!

Fig 3: ATF Filling System V.A.G 1924

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Secure ATF Filler Tool V.A.G 1924 reservoir as high as possible on vehicle.

Fig 4: Noise Insulation Quick-Release Fasteners

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Loosen quick-release connectors - 2 - and remove rear noise insulation.

Draining ATF

Fig 5: Identifying ATF Inspection & Drain Plug

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Place drip tray V.A.G 1306 underneath transmission.
Remove ATF drain plug - arrow A -.
Drain ATF.

NOTE:

Observe disposal regulations.
The engine must not be started and the vehicle must not be towed if there is no ATF in the transmission!
Drain plug with sealing ring must be replaced.

Install new oil drain plug - arrow A - and tighten to 12 Nm.

Filling transmission with ATF

Remove ATF inspection plug - arrow B -.

Fig 6: Guiding Filler Hook Of ATF Filler Tool V.A.G 1924 Into An Opening Of Protective Cap

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Guide filler hook of ATF filler tool V.A.G 1924 into an opening - arrow - of protective cap, do not push cap up and in while doing so.
Add ATF using ATF filler tool V.A.G 1924 until ATF exits from check hole.
Place selector lever in position "P".
Start engine and switch off again after 20 seconds.

Once more, add ATF using ATF filler tool V.A.G 1924 until ATF drips from the inspection hole.
Start engine.
Continue adding ATF using ATF filler tool V.A.G 1924 until ATF drips from the inspection hole again.
Tighten ATF inspection plug.

With engine idling, depress brake pedal and shift selector lever through all selector lever positions, leaving selector lever in each position for at least 10 seconds.
Place selector lever in position "N".
Increase engine speed to 2000 RPM and maintain for at least 60 seconds.
Place selector lever in position "P".

Continue to add ATF using ATF filler tool V.A.G 1924 until ATF exits again from check hole.
Tighten ATF inspection plug.
With engine idling, depress brake pedal and shift selector lever through all selector lever positions, leaving selector lever in each position for at least 10 seconds.
Place selector lever in position "N".

Increase engine speed to 2000 RPM and maintain for at least 60 seconds.
Place selector lever in position "P".
Check ATF level in planetary gearing → ATF level, checking and topping off .

NOTE:

Observe all notes and test requirements for "Checking ATF level and correcting".