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 

Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation

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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 .

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.

Fig 2: Identifying ATF Drain Plug

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

-- Tighten the ATF drain plug.

On Transmissions with an ATF Filter -2- : 

Fig 3: Identifying ATF Filter

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-- Replace the ATF filter. Refer to ATF FILTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Continuation for All Transmissions: 

Fill the Transmission with ATF.

-- Fill with ATF. Refer to ATF, DRAINING AND FILLING , and Automatic Transmission Fluid