Checking ATF

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To ensure that the transmission is filled correctly, the vehicle must be horizontal on the lifting platform.

1. Raise the vehicle.

   > 4X00IN LIFTING THE VEHICLE

2. Remove cover for front underbody.

   > WM, 519219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COVER FOR FRONT UNDERBODY

3. Up to PIWIS Tester release 35.600: 
   1. 3.1 Selector lever in position P.
   2. 3.2 Start the engine.
   3. 3.3 Deactivate PSM.

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      Keep the brake pedal pressed for the entire duration while the selector lever is engaged in position D.

   4. 3.4 Press and hold the brake pedal and engage the selector lever in position D.
   5. 3.5 Engage 1st gear and Reverse using Tip mode and hold for 10 seconds each at an engine speed of 1, 500 rpm.
   6. 3.6 Read out the ATF temperature using PIWIS Tester 3  and check whether the test temperature is reached.
      1. 3.6.1 Select 'Transmission electronics (PDK)'  control unit and confirm.
      2. 3.6.2 Select the 'Actual values/input signals'  submenu and confirm your selection.
      3. 3.6.3 Select the 'CAN output signals for transmission sump temperature'  submenu and confirm your selection.
      4. 3.6.4 Move the selector lever to position P, accelerate to an engine speed of 2, 000 rpm and maintain this until the test temperature is reached.

         > Temperature 40°C + 5°C 

4. From PIWIS Tester release 35.800: 
   1. 4.1 Start ATF filling routine using the PIWIS Tester. 
   2. 4.2 Select 'Transmission electronics (PDK)'  control unit and confirm.
   3. 4.3 Select the 'Maintenance/repairs'  submenu and confirm.
   4. 4.4 Select the 'Oil filling'  submenu and confirm.
   5. 4.5 Follow the instructions on the PIWIS Tester. 
   6. 4.6 If necessary, move the selector lever to position P, accelerate to an engine speed of 2, 000 rpm  and maintain this until the test temperature is reached.

      > Temperature 40°C + 5°C 

5. Stop the engine and wait for 1 minute.
6. Place a collection pan under the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
   WARNING: Hot fluid 

   • Danger of scalding 

     → Let the fluid cool down.

     → Wear personal protective gear.

7. Unscrew the oil inspection plug -3-  .

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   Unscrewing oil inspection plug

8. Check the oil level.
   • If ATF emerges within 15 minutes  , wait until the oil thread breaks off, then screw in and tighten a new  oil inspection plug > Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) 
   • If ATF does not  emerge within 15 minutes  , the ATF must be topped up. Continue with topping up ATF (see section on "Topping up ATF").
9. Screw in and tighten the oil inspection plug -3-  > Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) 

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   Screwing in and tightening oil inspection plug

10. Install cover for front underbody.

    > WM, 519219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COVER FOR FRONT UNDERBODY

11. Lower the vehicle.