ATF, Draining And Filling
ATF Level, Checking and Correcting: The ATF level can be checked and corrected only if the transmission is installed. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING .
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500
- Protective eyewear
ATF, Draining
Transmission Installed:
- The engine is off.
- Move vehicle onto a four-pillar workshop hoist or over a work pit so that it is absolutely horizontal.
- The selector level is in "P".
- The parking brake button should be activated to set the electromechanical parking brake.
-- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .
Danger of Causing Damage to the Transmission.
- Engine must not be started if only a small amount or no ATF is in the transmission after repair work or after significant ATF loss.
Transmission Removed.
- The transmission is secured to the engine/transmission holder. Refer to SECURING ON ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .
Transmission, Removed or Installed:
-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500 under the transmission.
Danger of eye injury.
- Wear protective eyewear.
-- Remove the ATF drain plug -arrow- and let the ATF drain out.
Follow the disposal requirements.
Replace the ATF drain plug seal.
-- Tighten the ATF drain plug.
On Transmissions with an ATF Filter -2- :
Danger of causing damage to the transmission.
- Always replace the ATF filter -2- every time the ATF is changed.
-- Replace the ATF filter. Refer to ATF FILTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Continuation for All Transmissions:
Fill the Transmission with ATF.
Danger of Causing Damage to the Transmission.
- Only use replacement part ATF for the DSG transmission 0B5.
- Using other types of ATF can result in the malfunctions or transmission failure.
- The ATF filler tool must be clean and the ATF must not be mixed with any other oils.
-- Fill with ATF. Refer to ATF, DRAINING AND FILLING , and Automatic Transmission Fluid