ATF, Draining And Filling

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Fig 1: Identifying V.A.G 1924 Reservoir

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  ATF Filler Tool VAG1924

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  Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500

• Protective eyewear

ATF, Draining

• The engine is off.
• Move 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 close the electro-mechanical parking brake.

-- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

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

-- Replace the seal for the ATF drain plug.

-- Tighten the ATF drain plug.

1. Fig 4: Identifying V.A.G 1924

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   Fill the Transmission with ATF

• Fill the ATF Filler Tool -VAG1924- reservoir with ATF for "DSG® transmission 0B5"; ATF specification. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
• Secure the reservoir for the ATF Filler Tool -VAG1924- as high as possible on the vehicle.

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  Remove the ATF check plug -arrow-.

• Engage the filler hook from the ATF Filler Tool -VAG1924- into the ATF inspection opening.
• Add ATF using ATF Filler Tool -VAG1924- until ATF drips from the check hole.
• Move the selector lever into "P" position.
• Start the engine, wait 20 seconds and then turn it off.
• Add ATF using ATF Filler Tool -VAG1924- until ATF drips from the check hole.
• Start the engine and let it run in idle.
• Continue to add ATF using ATF Filler Tool -VAG1924- until ATF drips from the check hole.
• Install the ATF inspection plug.
• Check the ATF level. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING 

Tightening Specifications 

• Refer to OVERVIEW - DRAIN PLUG, FILL PLUG AND CHECK PLUG