ATF, changing or filling after repairs

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Triple Square Socket Driver 3357

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Triple square socket driver 3357

Fig 2: ATF Filler System F/CVT Transmission VAS 5162

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ATF filler system F/CVT transmission VAS 5162
Old oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782
Safety glasses

Work procedure

Move vehicle onto a lifting platform or over a work pit so that it stands absolutely horizontal.

CAUTION: Do not allow engine to run without filling ATF and do not tow the vehicle.

NOTE:

Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions → Rules for cleanliness when working on transmission .
General repair notes → Repair instructions .
Observe disposal regulations!
Always blow compressed air through ATF cooler and ATF lines (max. 10 mbar) and replace auxiliary ATF filter before installing a replacement transmission → Additional ATF filter .

Fill ATF filler system F/CVT transmission VAS 5162 with ATF for CVT transmissions.

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: Securing Filled Reservoir Of ATF Filler System F/CVT Transmission VAS 5162 As High As Possible On Vehicle

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Secure filled reservoir of ATF filler system F/CVT transmission VAS 5162 as high as possible on the vehicle.

NOTE:

The shut-off valve on the ATF filler system F/CVT transmission VAS 5162 must be closed.

Fig 4: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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Loosen quick-release screws - 2 - and - 3 - and remove rear noise insulation.
Place old oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782 beneath transmission.

CAUTION: Wear eye protection.

Fig 5: Identifying ATF Check Plug

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Remove ATF drain plug - A - using triple square socket driver 3357 and drain ATF.
Tighten ATF drain plug again.

Tightening torque: 24 Nm.

Remove ATF check plug - B -.
Thread connection on shut-off valve of ATF filler system F/CVT transmission VAS 5162 into opening of ATF check plug - B -.

Fig 6: Rotating Shut-Off Valve In Direction Of Filler Hose & Filling ATF Into Transmission

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Rotate shut-off valve in direction of filler hose - lower arrow -. ATF flows into transmission.
Fill at least 4.5 to liters ATF into transmission.
Selector lever in "P" , start engine and let it run at idle.

For vehicles as of model year 2005:

Selector lever in position "P"

Let engine run at high speed at a minimum of 2500 RPM by depressing accelerator pedal.

CAUTION: It is necessary to run engine at high speed so that ATF pump is ventilated after performing repairs on the transmission.

All model years:

Check ATF level and top off → ATF level, checking and topping off .

NOTE:

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