ATF, Changing or Filling After Repairs

ATF, changing or filling after repairs, 01J, CVT A/T FWD

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Triple square socket driver 3357:

ATF filler system f/CVT transmission VAS 5162:

^ Old oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782
^ Protective glasses

Work procedure
- Move vehicle onto a lifting platform or over a work pit so that it stands absolutely horizontal.

CAUTION: Do not allow engine to run or the vehicle be towed without filling the transmission with ATF.

Note:
- Observe rules for cleanliness when working on automatic transmission.
- General repair notes.
- Observe disposal regulations!
- Before installing a replacement transmission always blow compressed air through ATF cooler and ATF lines (maximum 10 mbar) and replace auxiliary ATF filter.

- Fill ATF filler system f/CVT transmission VAS 5162 with ATF for CVT transmissions.

CAUTION: ATF filler system must be clean and ATF must not be mixed with other ATF oils!





- Secure the filled reservoir of ATF filler system f/CVT transmission VAS 5162 as high as possible on the vehicle.

Note:
^ The shut-off valve on the ATF filler system f/CVT transmission VAS 5162 must be closed.





- Loosen quick-release fasteners -2- and -3- and remove rear sound insulation.
- Place old oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782 underneath transmission.

CAUTION: Wear protective glasses.





- Remove ATF drain plug -A- using triple square socket driver 3357 and drain ATF.
- Tighten ATF drain plug again.
^ Tightening torque: 24 Nm.
- Remove ATF check plug -B-.
- Thread connection on shut-off valve of ATF filler system f/CVT gearbox VAS 5162 into opening of ATF check plug -B-.





- Turn shut-off valve in direction of filler hose -lower arrow-. ATF flows into transmission.
- Fill at least 4.5 to 5 liters ATF into transmission.
- Selector lever in P, start engine and let run at idle.

For vehicles as of model year 2005:
^ Selector lever in position P
- Let engine run at high speed at a minimum of 2500 RPM by depressing the accelerator pedal.

CAUTION: It is necessary to run engine at high speeds so that ATF pump is ventilated after performing repairs on the transmission.

All model years:
- Check ATF level and correct.

Note:
^ Observe aft notes and test requirements for Checking ATF level and topping off.