00 11 237 Checking/topping up fluid level in automatic transmission (GA6L45R): Installation

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Replace sealing ring.

Top up transmission fluid until it emerges from filling orifice.

Start engine.

Replenish transmission fluid until it emerges from filling orifice.

Screw in filler plug (1).

Tightening torque: refer to 7AZ in 24 11 TRANSMISSION HOUSING, TRANSMISSION OIL SUMP (5AZ-7AZ) .

Fig 1: Identifying Filler Plug

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Press brake pedal to floor and shift through all gears several times at idle speed. Then shift to "P" position (Park).

Then check fluid level.