Topping Up ATF
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
Fill level too low
- Risk of damage to components.
→ Do not start the engine.
→ Do not tow the vehicle.
WARNING:
Hot fluid
- Danger of scalding
→ Let the fluid cool down.
→ Wear personal protective gear.
WARNING:
Hot fluid
- Danger of scalding
→ Let the fluid cool down.
→ Wear personal protective gear.
- Unscrew ATF filler plug -2- and fill up with ATF using ATF filling device V.A.G. 1924 00000 until surplus ATF escapes at the bore of the ATF filler plug.
- Move selector lever to position P and leave engine running at idle speed.
- With engine running, add more ATF again until excess ATF emerges from the bore of the ATF filler plug.
- Check and if necessary, top up ATF. → 370235 CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ATF
- Replace sealing ring for ATF filler plug and tighten screw.
Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2 Filler plug Tightening torque 80 Nm (59 ftlb.)