Fluid Filter - ASMT: Service and Repair

Transmission Oil Filter

• General repair instructions, refer to => [ General Repair Information ] Description and Operation.

• The transmission oil filter usually does not need to be replaced.

• Changing the transmission oil filter "yes or no", refer to => [ When To Change the Transmission Oil Filter ] Description and Operation.

Removing

- Move the selector lever into the "P" position.






- Remove the air filter housing.

- For vehicles with a diesel engine, remove the battery and the battery tray.

• A little bit of oil remains inside the filter. This will drain out once the filter is removed.

• Lay some cloths down near the oil filter before removing it.

- Loosen the oil filter housing - arrow - approximately 7 turns.






- Wait 10 seconds.

This way the oil can flow from the filter housing back into the transmission.

- Remove the oil filter housing and oil filter element.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following:

- Clean thoroughly any areas on the transmission that get wet with oil.

- Install the oil filter element with the collar - arrow - on the bottom.






- Install the oil filter housing and tighten it to 20 Nm.

Further installation is in the reverse order of removal.

- Check the oil level and fill if necessary. Refer to => [ DSG(R) Oil Level, Checking ] DSG(R) Oil Level, Checking.