ATF, Changing or Filling Up After Repairs

ATF, changing or filling up after repairs, 09G, 6 Speed A/T

^ Engine switched off.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

^ Drip tray V.A.G 1306

^ Filler system V.A.G 1924
^ Protective goggles

Note: Observe all notes and test requirements as for "Checking ATF level".

- Mount reservoir of ATF filler system V.A.G 1924 as high as possible on vehicle.
- Drive vehicle onto a four column lifting platform or over an assembly pit in order for it to be absolutely horizontal.

- Remove sound insulation tray (arrows).

Note:
^ Always observe the relevant environmental regulations for disposal.
^ The engine must not be started or towed without ATF in the transmission.

WARNING!
^ When working close to the radiator, always maintain a certain distance from the fan - danger of injury!
^ Fan may switch on automatically.

Draining ATF
- Place drip tray V.A.G 1306 under transmission.

WARNING! Wear protective goggles.

- Remove drain plug (arrow -B-).
- Allow ATF to drain out.
- Unscrew ATF inspection plug -A-.

- Unscrew overflow pipe -C- (Allen key, size 5) and allow remaining ATF to drain away.

- Replace seal on ATF drain plug.
- Screw in ATF drain plug -B-.

- Install overflow pipe -C- (Allen key, size 5).

Filling with ATF

- Remove filler plug (Torx socket head T55) (arrow).

Note: The filler plug seal (arrow) must always be replaced.

- Attach hook of filler system V.A.G 1924 in aperture of filler plug (arrow).

- Top off ATF with V.A.G 1924 until ATF emerges via overflow pipe (arrow - 2 -) from inspection aperture.
- Move selector lever to position "P".
- Start engine.

- Continue to top off ATF with V.A.G 1924 until ATF emerges from inspection hole again.
- Tighten ATF inspection plug.
- With brake pedal depressed and engine running at idling speed, select all selector lever positions "P, R, N, D, S" in sequence (each position should remain selected for a minimum of 3 seconds).
- Move selector lever to position "P".
- Check and top off ATF level.