ATF, Draining And Filling

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Oil Filler:VAS6262A
Oil Filler - Jointed Hose:VAS6262/5
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit:SMN372500
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Refer to ATF FILLING TOOLS
Original 1 liter (1 qt) container
Protective Eyewear
Acid-Resistant Safety Gloves

Requirements

Follow all applicable disposal regulations.
The engine is off.
Move the vehicle onto a 4-column workshop hoist or over a work pit so it is completely level.
Transmission is in "P".
The parking brake button is pressed to activate the electro-mechanical parking brake.
The transmission should be at operating temperature to properly drain the ATF. Do not start the engine when there is either very little or no ATF in the transmission.

Draining

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Rear noise insulation, A4/A5
Center noise insulation, Q5

-- Place the :SMN372500 under the transmission.

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CAUTION:

Risk of Injury to the Eyes by Escaping Oil

- Wear protective eyewear.

-- Open the ATF drain plug -arrow A- and drain the ATF.

-- Tighten the drain plug -arrow A- all the way.

ATF, Filling

The ATF filler adapter must be clean. Do not mix the ATF with any other ATF types.

-- Use the :VAS6262A to secure the fluid container as high up on the vehicle as possible. Refer to the Parts Information for the ATF specification.

-- Remove the plug for the ATF check and fill hole -arrow B-.

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-- Install the :VAS6262/5 into the ATF check and fill hole -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying VAS 6262/5 Into ATF Check And Fill Hole, Installation

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-- Fill the ATF using the adapter until the ATF starts to leak out of the check and fill hole.

-- Start the engine in "P" position.

-- Fill the ATF again using the adapter until the ATF starts to leak out of the check and fill hole.

-- Tighten the old plug for the ATF check and fill hole hand-tight.

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

Observe all notes and test requirements for "Checking ATF level and correcting".

Tightening Specifications

Drain and plug. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - DRAIN AND CHECK PLUGS .