Transmission Fluid, Draining And Filling

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-- Turn off the engine.

-- Remove the plug from the oil pan -arrow-.

Fig 1: ATF Level Plug

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-- Remove the overflow tube -C-.

Fig 2: Identifying Overflow Tube, Check Plug And Sealing Ring

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-- Always replace the seal -B-.

-- Drain the transmission fluid.

-- Install the overflow tube -C-. Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Install adapter for oil filling VAS 6262/2 hand-tight.

Fig 3: Oil Filling Adapter VAS 6262/2 Installed

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-- Shake the bottles before opening.

-- Read the information regarding the pipe before attaching the adapter for oil filling VAS 6262 A to the fluid container. Refer to Shortening the pipe on the adapter for oil filling VAS 6262 A: .

-- Fill with 3 liters of fluid through the filler tube.

-- Install and tighten the plug -A- with a new seal -B- by hand.

Fig 4: Identifying Overflow Tube, Check Plug And Sealing Ring

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-- Start the engine, shift through all selector lever positions, you must remain shifted in each position approximately 10 seconds.

-- Check the fluid level and add if necessary. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING AND FILLING .