Checking 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.

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- For details of the next steps, read the test conditions specified under → 370235 CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ATF
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- 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- .

Fig 1: Identifying ATF Inspection Plug
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The oil level is correct when ATF is dripping continuously from the lifting tube. If this is not the case, add more ATF. → 370235 CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ATF
Screw in oil inspection plug -1- with a new seal. → Tightening torque: 16 Nm (12 ftlb.)+/-1 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.)

Fig 2: Identifying ATF Inspection Plug
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