Draining ATF or filling after repairs

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Drip Tray V.A.G 1306

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Drip tray V.A.G 1306

Fig 2: V.A.G 1924 Reservoir

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ATF charging device V.A.G 1924
Safety goggles

Procedure

Engine not running.

Drive vehicle onto a four-column hoist or over an inspection pit so that it is absolutely horizontal.
Fill container of ATF charging device V.A.G 1924 with ATF for automatic transmission 09L; ATF specification → Capacities .

CAUTION: The ATF charging device must be clean and the ATF must not be mixed with other types of ATF!

Fig 3: Securing Container Of ATF Filler Tool VAG1924 As High Up On Vehicle As Possible

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Secure reservoir for ATF charging device V.A.G 1924 as high as possible on vehicle.

Fig 4: Identifying ATF Inspection Plug

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Draining ATF

Place drip tray V.A.G 1306 under transmission.

CAUTION: Wear safety goggles.

Remove ATF drain plug - arrow A -.
Drain ATF.

NOTE:

Observe relevant disposal regulations.
The engine must not be started and vehicle must not be towed without ATF in transmission.
The drain plug with seal must be replaced.

Tighten new drain plug - arrow A - to 12 Nm.

Filling with ATF

Remove ATF inspection plug - arrow B -.

Fig 5: Fill With ATF Using V.A.G 1924

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Guide filler nozzle of ATF charging device V.A.G 1924 in from below through an opening in deflector cap - arrow - , taking care not to push deflector cap upward out of position.
Fill with ATF using ATF charging device V.A.G 1924 until ATF comes out of inspection hole.
Shift selector lever to position "P".
Start engine and let it idle.

Continue filling with ATF using ATF charging device V.A.G 1924 until ATF comes out of inspection hole again.
Tighten ATF inspection plug.
With engine idling, press brake pedal and shift selector lever through all selector lever positions leaving selector lever at least 10 seconds in each position.
Shift selector lever to position "N".

Increase engine speed to 2000 rpm and maintain for at least 60 seconds.
Shift selector lever to position "P".
Check ATF level → ATF level, checking and correcting .

NOTE:

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