ATF, Draining For ATF Flush

ATF, Draining for ATF Flush

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hook (3438)

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

• Protective goggles

Procedure

There is a risk of damaging the transmission.

• Do not start the engine if there is only a little or no ATF in the transmission.

• The engine is off.

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

• The selector level is in "P".

• The electro-mechanical parking brake is set.

• Depending on the version, ATF inspection plugs of different lengths - A - are installed. The ATF check plug must be replaced after the ATF level test. Always pay attention to the allocation according to the transmission codes in the electronic parts catalog ETKA. To prevent damaging the transmission, compare the old and new ATF inspection plug.






- Remove the rear noise insulation.






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

Danger of eye injury.

• Wear protective goggles.

- Remove the ATF check plug - A -.






- Drain the ATF.

• Follow all disposal regulations!

• Depending on the version, different ATF inspection plugs and different oil level tubes are installed. Always pay attention to the allocation according to the transmission codes in the Parts Catalog.

Transmission with a Long, Bent Oil Level Tube

- Pull the oil level tube - A - out of the ATF check hole using the (3438) and let the remaining ATF drain out.






- Push the ATF level tube - A - into the ATF check hole - B - by hand.






• Installed position: the large tab - 1 - on the ATF level tube must face the recess - 2 - on the ATF check hole.

• The ATF level tube - A - must be replaced after the second attempt.

Transmission with a Short, Straight ATF Level Tube

- Pull the oil level tube - A - out of the ATF check hole using the (3438) and let the remaining ATF drain out.






• The O-ring - 1 - must fit correctly inside the groove in the oil level tube.






- Push the ATF level tube - A - carefully and straight into the ATF check hole - B - by hand.

• The O-ring on the oil level tube - A - seals the oil level height tube - C -. Only this way can the ATF level be correctly adjusted.






• The ATF level tube - A - must be replaced after the second attempt.

• Ignore (3438)

- Continue ATF flushing => [ Flush ATF ] ATF Flush