ATF, Draining

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Oil Collecting and Extracting Device V.A.G 1782
Protective eyewear

ATF, Draining

Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation

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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) .

CAUTION:

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.

Fig 2: Identifying ATF Drain Plug

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WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

Wear protective eyewear.

-- Remove the ATF drain plug -arrow- and let the ATF drain out.

NOTE:

Follow the disposal requirements.

Replace the ATF drain plug seal.

-- Tighten the ATF drain plug.

On Transmissions with an ATF Filter -2- :

Fig 3: Identifying ATF Filter -2-

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CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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 .