Transmission Fluid, Draining And Filling: Draining: Notes
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NOTE:
General Repair Instructions. Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .
Rules for cleanliness when working on the S tronic transmission. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
- Gear oil at about 20 °C (room temperature).
- Move vehicle onto a four-pillar workshop hoist or over a work pit so that it is absolutely horizontal.
-- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Place the :SMN372500 under the transmission.
WARNING:
Danger of eye injury.
- Wear protective eyewear.
NOTE:
Place a cloth over the tunnel crossmember to prevent transmission fluid (MTF) from getting into the cast pockets on the top.
In the following description, vehicles with drain plugs for transmission fluid (MTF) are differentiated from vehicles with Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor 2 -G754- in place of drain plugs for transmission fluid (MTF).
-- Place a cloth over the tunnel crossmember.