Changing ATF

Information 

• ATF must be changed when the engine/transmission is cold  .

1. Place oil collection pan underneath.
   WARNING: Hot fluid

   • Danger of scalding

   → Let the fluid cool down.

   → Wear personal protective gear.

2. Unscrew oil inspection plug -1-  .
   Fig 1: Identifying ATF Inspection Plug

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   WARNING: Hot fluid

   • Danger of scalding

   → Let the fluid cool down.

   → Wear personal protective gear.

3. Unscrew the overflow pipe -2-  using an Allen key and drain ATF.
   Fig 2: Identifying ATF Inspection Plug

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4. Loosen the fastening screw -1-  for the ATF lines -2-  at the bottom of the transmission -3-  .
   Fig 3: Detaching ATF Lines At Bottom

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5. Pull ATF lines out of the transmission and drain ATF.

   Information 

   • The sealing rings at the ends of the ATF lines on the transmission and cooler sides must be replaced before installation  .
6. Position ATF lines -2-  with holder in the transmission -3-  .

   Ensure that the lines are seated correctly.

   Fig 4: Attaching ATF Lines At Bottom

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7. Tighten fastening screw -1-  to → Tightening Torque: 20 Nm (15 ft. lb.)  .
8. To drain the front ATF lines, remove the ATF thermostat. → 387519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ATF THERMOSTAT
9. As soon as the ATF has drained from the ATF lines, install the ATF thermostat. → 387519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ATF THERMOSTAT
10. Screw the overflow pipe -2-  into the ATF pan. → Tightening Torque: 1 Nm (0.5 ft. lb.) 
    Fig 5: Identifying ATF Inspection Plug

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11. Screw adapter for filling ATF oil Adapter For Filling ATF Oil VAS 6262/2 WE 1390  into the ATF pan hand-tight.

    Information 

    • Only part of the total change quantity can be filled because of the test specifications stipulated for the ATF  .
    • The rest must then be filled as described in the Checking ATF section  .
12. Connect adapter for filling oil Adapter For Filling Oil VAS 6262A WE 1389  to the rapid-action coupling and fill in ATF.
13. Pull off adapter for filling oil Adapter For Filling Oil VAS 6262A WE 1389  at the rapid-action coupling and check to see if ATF emerges.

    If no ATF emerges, fill in ATF until a constant discharge is visible at the lifting tube.

14. Screw in oil inspection plug -1-  .
    Fig 6: ATF Inspection Plug

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15. Check and top up ATF. → 370235 CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ATF