Topping Up ATF

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Move selector lever to position P and start the engine.
Place oil collection pan underneath.
WARNING:
Hot fluid
- Danger of scalding
  - Let the fluid cool down.
  - Wear personal protective gear.
  - For details of the next steps, read the test conditions specified under
Information

> 370235 Checking and topping up ATF - section on "INFORMATION "

Information
- A certain amount of oil will always be lost after unscrewing the oil inspection plug. The reason for this is that some oil remains on the plug in the lifting tube.
Unscrew oil inspection plug -1- .

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ATF inspection plug
Screw adapter for filling oil > VAS 6262/2 - Adapter for Filling ATF Oil into the ATF pan hand-tight.
Connect adapter for filling oil > VAS 6262A - Adapter for Oil Filling to the quick connector and fill in ATF.
Pull off adapter for filling oil > VAS 6262A - Adapter for Oil Filling at the quick connector and check to see if ATF emerges.
If no ATF emerges, fill in ATF until a constant discharge is visible at the lifting tube -2- .
Allow the AFT to drain for as long as required until the ATF is still only dripping continuously.
Screw in oil inspection plug -1- with a new seal.
> Tightening torque 20 (15 ftlb.) Nm + 2 (1.5 ftlb.) Nm

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ATF inspection plug