ATF, Draining
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Oil Collecting and Extracting Device V.A.G 1782
- Protective eyewear
ATF, Draining
Transmission Installed
- The engine is off.
- Move the vehicle onto a four-pillar shop 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 "Underbody Trim" in EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT (CABRIOLET) .
There is a risk of damaging 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 V.A.G 1782 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- :
There is a risk of damaging the transmission.
- Always replace the ATF filter -2- every time the ATF is changed.
-- Replace the ATF filter. Refer to ATF FILTER .
Continuation for All Transmissions
Fill Transmission with ATF
There is a risk of damaging the transmission.
- Only use replacement part ATF for the S-Tronic 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 General Information .