Changing ATF fluid

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ATF FLUID CAPACITY SPECIFICATIONS

Filling capacity: approx. 9.5 L	approx. 9,5 L
Change quantity:	approx. 4.0 L

NOTE: Use only ATF approved by Porsche. See APPROVED TRANSMISSION OILS TRANSMISSION .

Place oil collection pan under the transmission.
Unscrew ATF drain screw (1) and drain ATF.

Fig 1: Locating ATF Drain Screw (1)
Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Without ATF, the engine must not be started and the vehicle must not be towed.
Replace sealing ring for ATF drain plug (1) and tighten plug to 40 Nm (30 ftlb.). See Fig 1 .
Unscrew the ATF filler screw (2) and fill up with ATF until surplus ATF escapes at the hole of the ATF filler screw. See Fig 1 .
Move selector lever to position "P" and allow engine to idle.
With engine running, top up ATF again until excess ATF emerges from the bore of the ATF filler screw (2). See Fig 1 .
With the brake pedal pressed, change through all selector lever positions, remaining in each position for approx. 10 s.
Check the ATF level again and top up if necessary.
NOTE: All instructions and test conditions for "Checking and topping up ATF fluid" must be observed.