ATF, Draining And Filling

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Oil Collecting and Extracting Device V.A.G 1782
ATF Filling Tool V.A.G 1924
Protective goggles

ATF, Draining

Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation

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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 "Underbody Trim" in EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT (CABRIOLET) .

-- Place the V.A.G 1782 under the transmission.

Fig 2: Identifying ATF Drain Plug

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WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

Wear protective goggles.

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

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging 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 seal.

-- Tighten the ATF drain plug.

There are 2 different ATF filter versions depending on the engine and the date of manufacture. ATF pipe filter -5- and ATF filter -10-.

Fig 3: Identifying 2 Different ATF Filter Versions ATF Pipe Filter -5- And ATF Filter -10-

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On Transmissions with an ATF filter -2- :

Fig 4: Identifying ATF Filter -2-

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the transmission.

Always replace the ATF filter -2- every time the ATF is changed.

-- Replace the ATF filter. Refer to ATF FILTER .

Continuation for All Transmissions

Fig 5: ATF Filling System V.A.G 1924

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Fill the Transmission with ATF

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the transmission.

Only use replacement part ATF for the S-Tronic transmission
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.

-- Fill the V.A.G 1924 with ATF for S-Tronic transmission; ATF specification,

-- Secure the reservoir of V.A.G 1924 as high as possible on the vehicle.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the transmission.

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.

-- Remove the ATF check plug -arrow-.

Fig 6: Identifying ATF Check Plug -Arrow-

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-- Engage the filler hook from the ATF filler tool system V.A.G 1924 into the ATF inspection opening.

-- Add ATF using the V.A.G 1924 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 the V.A.G 1924 until ATF drips from the check hole.

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

-- Continue to add ATF using the V.A.G 1924 until ATF starts to come out again from the check hole.

-- Check the ATF level and correct if necessary. Refer to ATF, CHECKING LEVEL AND CORRECTING .

NOTE:

Follow the instructions and test requirements for "checking the ATF level".

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to "Underbody Trim" in EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT (CABRIOLET) .