ATF, Draining And Filling

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit VAG1782
Oil Filler VAS6262A
Oil Filler - Jointed Hose VAS6262A
Original 1 liter container
Protective eyewear

Procedure

The engine is off.
Move the vehicle onto a four-column shop hoist or over a work pit so it is completely level.
The selector level is in "P".
The parking brake button should be activated to close the electro-mechanical parking brake.
Tightening specifications, refer to OVERVIEW - TRANSMISSION DRAIN AND INSPECTION PLUG .

-- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-, refer to REAR NOISE INSULATION .

Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation

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-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500 under the transmission.

Fig 2: Locating ATF Plugs

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WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

Wear protective eyewear.

-- Remove the ATF drain plug -arrow B- and drain the ATF.

CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

Do not start the engine when there is no ATF in the transmission.

NOTE:

Follow the disposal requirements.

Replace the ATF drain plug and seal.

Replace the plug for the ATF check and fill hole.

-- Tighten the new drain plug -arrow B-.

Fill Transmission with ATF

CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

Only use the ATF available as a replacement part for the automatic transmission 0BK.
Using other fluids can cause malfunctions or transmission failure.
For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
The ATF filler adapter must be clean. Do not mix the ATF any other fluids.

-- Secure the oil container and the Oil Filler VAS6262A as high as possible on the vehicle. For the correct ATF specification, refer to the Parts Catalog.

-- Tighten the new plug -arrow A-.

Fig 3: Locating ATF Plugs

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-- Install the Oil Filler - Jointed Hose VAS6262A into the ATF check and fill hole -arrow-.

Fig 4: Identifying VAS 6262/5 Into ATF Check And Fill Hole, Installation

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-- Fill the ATF using the adapter until the ATF starts to leak out of the check and fill hole.

-- Move the selector lever into "P".

-- Start the engine, wait 20 seconds and then turn it off.

-- Fill the ATF again until it starts to leak out of the hole.

-- Start the engine.

-- Fill the ATF again using the adapter until the ATF starts to leak out of the check and fill hole.

-- Tighten the old plug for the ATF check and fill hole.

-- While pressing the brake pedal and with the vehicle idling, shift through all the selector lever positions ("P", "R", "N", "D", "S" or "D/S") leaving each position engaged for at least 3 seconds.

-- Move the selector lever into "P".

-- Check the ATF level and correct if necessary, refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING .

NOTE:

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

-- Install the rear noise insulation, refer to REAR NOISE INSULATION .