ATF, Draining And Filling

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Oil Filler:VAS6262A
Oil Filler - Jointed Hose:VAS6262/5
If necessary, Oil Filler - Adapter 6:VAS6262/6
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit:SMN372500
Original 1 liter container
Protective Eyewear
Protective gloves

Draining

To drain the ATF, the transmission should be at its operating temperature.
Do not start the engine when there is either very little or no ATF in the transmission.
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.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and nut -2-.

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-- Remove the end panel -1-.

-- Place the :SMN372500 under the transmission.

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CAUTION:

Risk of injury due to fluid escaping.

Irritation and injury to the skin and eyes are possible.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Wear safety gloves.

-- Place multiple cloths under the tunnel crossmember to catch the escaping ATF.

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

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying the transmission due to faulty lubrication.

- Never start the engine when no ATF is in the transmission.

- Never mix ATF with other oils.

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

ATF, Filling

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying the transmission by using the wrong ATF

- Only use the ATF specified for the transmission.

ATF. Refer to the Parts Information.

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

-- Start the engine in "P" position.

-- Fill with 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

Refer to Drain and Plug