Changing ATF

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

Place oil collection pan underneath.
WARNING:
Hot fluid
- Danger of scalding
→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.
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.
Unscrew the overflow pipe -2- using an Allen key and drain ATF.

Fig 2: Identifying ATF Inspection Plug
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Loosen the fastening screw -1- for the ATF lines -2- at the bottom of the transmission -3- .

Fig 3: Identifying Detaching ATF Lines And Screw
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Pull ATF lines out of the transmission and drain ATF.
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- The sealing rings at the ends of the ATF lines on the transmission and cooler sides must be replaced before installation.
Position ATF lines -2- with holder in the transmission -3- .
Ensure that the lines are seated correctly.
Tighten fastening screw -1- to → Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ftlb.) .

Fig 4: Identifying Detaching ATF Lines And Screw

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To drain the front ATF lines, remove the ATF thermostat. → REMOVING ATF COOLER
As soon as the ATF has drained from the ATF lines, install the ATF thermostat. → INSTALLING ATF COOLER
Screw the overflow pipe -2- into the ATF pan. → Tightening torque: 1 Nm (0.5 ftlb.)

Fig 5: ATF Inspection Plug
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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.
Connect adapter for filling oil Adapter for filling oil VAS 6262A WE 1389 to the rapid-action coupling and fill in ATF.
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.
Screw in oil inspection plug -1- .

Fig 6: Identifying ATF Inspection Plug
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Check and top up ATF. → 370235 CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ATF