Transmission Fluid, Draining and Filling: Draining
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NOTE:
- The S tronic transmission does not have any drain plug for the transmission fluid system. To drain the transmission flu- id, the transmission fluid pump must be removed.
- General repair instructions. Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .
- Guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
- Transmission fluid temperature at approximately 20°C (68 °F) (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. Refer to the appropriate Service Information.
- Equipped on some models: remove the bolts -arrows- and nut -2-
- Remove the end panel -1- for the crossbrace.
- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500- underneath.WARNING: Danger of eye Injury.
- Wear protective eyewear.
CAUTION:
Risk of electrical corrosion.
- There must not be any transmission fluid (MTF) in the connector area.
- Do NOT disconnect the connector -2-.
NOTE:
When removing the oil pump, the transmission drains abruptly.
- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the oil pump -1- and secure with wire so that it does not fall.
- Drain the transmission fluid (MTF).
CAUTION:
Risk of damaging the transmission.
Without any or with too little manual transmission fluid (MTF) inside the transmission:
- Do not start the engine.
- Do not tow the vehicle.
- Install the oil pump. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .