ATF, Draining And Filling: Filling

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Fill the transmission with ATF

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CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

Only use replacement part ATF for the S tronic transmission 0B5.
Using other types of ATF can result in the malfunctions or transmission failure.
The ATF filler tool must be clean and the ATF must not be mixed with any other oils.
Engine must not be started if only a small amount or no ATF is in the transmission after repair work or after significant ATF loss.

-- Fill the :VAG1924 reservoir with ATF for "S tronic transmission 0B5" ; ATF specification.

-- Secure reservoir of :VAG1924 as high as possible on vehicle.

-- Remove the ATF check plug -arrow-.

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-- Engage the filler hook from the :VAG1924 into the ATF inspection opening.

-- Add ATF using :VAG1924 until ATF drips from the check hole.

-- Move the selector lever into "P".

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

-- Add ATF using :VAG1924 until ATF drips from the check hole.

-- Start the engine and let it run in idle.

-- Continue to add ATF using :VAG1924 until ATF drips from the check hole.

-- Install the ATF inspection plug. Refer to Tightening Specifications .

-- Check the ATF level. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING .