ATF, Draining

ATF, Draining

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Oil Collecting and Extracting Device (V.A.G 1782)

• Protective Goggles

Procedure

• Do not start the engine or tow the vehicle if there is no ATF in the transmission.

Conditions

• Move the vehicle onto a 4-column shop hoist or over a work pit so it is completely level.

• Selector lever in "P".

• The engine is off.

• Follow all disposal regulations for transmission fluids.

- Remove the rear noise insulation - 2 -..






Wear protective goggles.

- Place the (V.A.G 1782) under the transmission.






- Remove the drain plug - 1 - from the ATF pan.

- Drain the ATF.

• The overflow tube - C - is screwed into the opening in the plug.






- Remove the overflow pipe - C -.

- Allow excess ATF to drain out.

- Install the overflow pipe - C -. For the correct tightening specification.

• Overflow pipes with different lengths with different lengths are installed. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

- Remove the ATF pan and let any remaining ATF drain out. Refer to => [ Oil Pan ] Service and Repair.

• It is necessary to remove the ATF pan from the transmission in order to change the ATF. This means approximately 6 liters of ATF will be changed.

• Only approximately 3.5 liters of ATF will drain out if the ATF is drained via the removed overflow pipe - C - only.

- Clean and install the ATF pan. Refer to => [ Oil Pan ] Service and Repair.

- Fill the ATF. Refer to => [ ATF, Filling ] ATF, Filling.

Tightening Specifications