ATF, Filling

ATF, Filling

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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

• Adapter for Oil Filling (VAS 6262 A)

• If necessary, Adapter for Oil Filling (VAS 6262/6)

• Adapter for Filling ATF Oil (VAS 6262/2)

• Original 1 liter ATF bottle; for the correct part number, refer to the Parts Catalog

• Protective Goggles

• Acid-Resistant Safety Gloves

Procedure

Danger of personal injury.

• Wear protective goggles.

• Wear acid-resistant safety gloves.

• Keep a safe distance away from the coolant fan when working near it because the fan can turn on by itself.

There is an accident risk if a gear is accidentally engaged while the engine is running!

• Before working on a running engine, move the selector lever into "P" and pull the parking brake button in order to set the electro-mechanical parking brake.

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

- Measure the length of the bleed pipe on the (VAS 6262 A). Shorten it if necessary => [ Measure the length of the bleed pipe on the. Shorten it if necessary. ] ATF Level Inside 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.

• The overflow pipe - C - is installed, tightening specification => [ Tightening Specifications ] ATF, Draining.

• Follow all disposal regulations for transmission fluids.






The (VAS 6262 A) must be clean and the ATF must not be mixed with another fluid!

- Shake before opening.

- Attach the ATF container to the (VAS 6262 A). Refer to the Parts Catalog.

• Use adapter for (VAS 6262/6) if the thread on the container does not fit (VAS 6262 A).

- Fill 6 liter ATF.

• Only 3.5 to 4 liters of ATF must be added if the ATF pan was not removed. This is not enough for an ATF change.

- Start the engine and let it run at idle.

- With the engine idling depress the brake pedal and shift the selector lever through all the selector lever positions leaving the selector lever at least 10 seconds in each position.

- Move the selector lever into "N".

- Increase the RPM to 2000 and hold it there for at least 60 seconds.

- Move the selector lever into "P".

- ATF level, checking and filling, refer to => [ ATF Level, Checking and Filling ] ATF Level, Checking and Filling.

- Perform a transmission adaptation. Refer to => [ Transmission Adaptation ] Transmission Adaptation.