ATF, Changing or Filling After Repairs

ATF, Changing or Filling after Repairs

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Drip tray (VAG1306)

• ATF filler tool (VAG1924)

• Engine switched off.

- Secure container of ATF filler tool (VAG1924) as high up on vehicle as possible.





- Raise vehicle.

- Remove noise insulation panel (arrows).





• Observe disposal regulations.

• Engine must not be started without ATF and vehicle must not be towed!

- Place Drip tray (VAG1306) under transmission.

- Remove drain plug (arrow - 1 -).





- Let ATF drain.

- Tighten new drain plug (arrow - 1 -) to 40 Nm.

• Drain plug and oil seal must both be replaced.

- Remove ATF check plug (arrow - 2 -).

- Insert ATF filler tool (VAG1924) into an opening (arrow) in the protective cap, but do not knock cap upward.





• ATF specification. Refer to => [ Capacities ] 01VA Transmission.

- Fill with ATF using ATF filler tool (VAG1924) until ATF exits from the check hole.





- Shift selector lever into position "P".

- Start engine.

- Keeping the brake pedal depressed, shift into all selector lever positions at idle speed. Each position must remain selected for at least 10 seconds.

- Shift selector lever into position "P".

- Check ATF level and top off. Refer to => [ ATF Level, Checking ] [1][2]ATF Level, Checking onward.

- Install noise insulation.

• Observe all notes and test requirements for "Checking ATF level ".