Transmission Fluid, Draining And Filling: Procedure
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NOTE:
Observe general notes. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .
Follow the rules for clean working conditions. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
Follow all disposal regulations for transmission fluids. Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .
WARNING:
Danger of personal injury.
- The coolant fan can come on by itself, even when the ignition is turned off, for example, caused by heat build-up inside the engine compartment.
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Wear acid-resistant safety gloves.
CAUTION:
Danger of causing damage to the transmission.
- Do not start the engine if there is little or no oil in the transmission due to repair work or severe loss of transmission fluid.
- In this case, fill first with S tronic transmission fluid.
Conditions
- Move the vehicle onto a 4-column shop hoist or over a work pit so it is completely level.
- Selector lever in "P".
- The parking brake button should be activated to close the electro-mechanical parking brake.
- The engine is off.
- Remove the noise insulation -1-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION
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- The transmission fluid filter must always be replaced when changing the transmission fluid.
NOTE:
All safety precautions, notes and test requirements must be observed. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .