Replacing ATF

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Remove cover of ATF pan. To do this, loosen the two fastening screws -arrows- .

Fig 1: Removing Cover Of ATF Pan
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Place oil-collecting container underneath the vehicle.
WARNING:
Hot fluid
- Danger of scalding
→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

Information
- ATF must be changed when the engine/transmission is cold.
Information
- Only part of the total change quantity can be filled because of the test specifications stipulated for the ATF.
Unscrew oil drain plug -B- and drain ATF.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Inspection Plug And Oil Drain Plug
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Screw in oil drain plug -B- with new sealing ring. → Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lbs.)
Information
- Counter when loosening the ATF lines.
Undo ATF line screw connection on cooler side -arrow- at the thermostat.

Fig 3: Locating ATF Line Screw Connection On Cooler Side
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Unscrew bolt -arrow- on ATF thermostat holder.

Fig 4: Locating ATF Thermostat Holder Screws
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WARNING:
Hot fluid
- Danger of scalding
→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.
Hold shop-made tool under the ATF thermostat.

Fig 5: Collecting ATF Using Drip Tray
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Drain ATF from ATF cooler.
Information
- Counter when fastening the ATF lines.
Tighten ATF line screw connection on cooler side -arrow- at the thermostat. → Tightening torque: 30 Nm (22 ft lbs.)

Fig 6: Locating ATF Thermostat Holder Screws
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Screw in bolt -arrow- on ATF thermostat holder. → Tightening torque: 3.5 Nm (2.5 ft lbs.)

Fig 7: Identifying ATF Thermostat Holder To Cooler
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Unscrew ATF inspection plug/filler screw -A- . → Tightening torque: 70 Nm (52 ft lbs.)

Fig 8: Identifying Oil Inspection Plug And Oil Drain Plug
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Information
- Modified ATF filling capacity in the transmission in combination with new control units.
- Observe → "Technische Information Ti 01/04 Gruppe 3" and numbers on transmission and control unit.
Fill with ATF using material 00000 until oil emerges at the lifting pipe. → Change quantity: 8.5 l and → Change quantity: 9.6 l
Screw in ATF inspection plug/filler screw -A- .

Fig 9: Identifying Oil Inspection Plug And Oil Drain Plug
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Install cover of ATF pan. To do this, tighten the two fastening screws -arrows- . → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)

Fig 10: Locating Cover Of ATF Pan Fastening Screws
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