ATF Level, Checking: Procedure
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NOTE:
Replace the plug for the inspection and fill hole.
- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester with the vehicle and start the Diagnostic
mode.
- Select vehicle test
- Transmission Electronics, Guided Functions
- ATF level, Checking
- Follow the instructions in the display.
CAUTION:
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.
- In this case, pre-filling is necessary. Refer to ATF, Draining and Filling .
- Remove the rear noise insulation. Refer to the appropriate Service Information.
NOTE:
- The ATF level is checked at the ATF check and fill hole.
- The ATF level is correct if a small amount of fluid drips out of the inspection and fill opening (this is normal as the fluid expands as it heats up) at an ATF temperature between 35° and 45°C (113°F)
WARNING:
Danger of eye injury.
- Wear protective eyewear.
- As soon as an ATF temperature of 35 °C (95 °F) is reached, remove the plug -B- on the inspection and fill hole or open the plugs.
- If necessary let any excess ATF run out.
If the ATF starts to drip out of the inspection and fill hole before it reaches 45°C (113°F), then the ATF level is OK.
- Assemble the vehicle. Refer to ATF, Draining and Filling .
- Switch off the engine and let the transmission cool down to 35°C (95°F).
If no ATF drips out of the inspection and fill hole before it reaches 45°C (113°F), fill the ATF:
CAUTION:
Risk of damaging the transmission.
- Only use the listed replacement ATF for the dual-clutch transmission 0CJ, 0CK, 0CL, 0DN, 0DP
- Using other fluids can cause malfunctions or transmission failure.
- Note the allocation. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information.
- The Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit -VAS6617- must be clean and the ATF must not be mixed with another fluids! Rinse the hand pump with ATF if necessary.
WARNING:
Danger of eye injury.
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Connect the Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit -VAS6617- with -VAS6617/1- and -VAS6617/12- to the ATF check and fill hole.
CAUTION:
Risk of damaging the transmission by mixing ATF and transmission fluid (MTF) through the same bleeder.
- The ATF filling quantity of 0.5L must not be exceeded.
- Fill the transmission with 0.5L of ATF using the hand pump.
- Repeat the "Check ATF level" procedure in its entirety.