ATF, Draining

ATF, Draining

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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

• Protective eyewear

ATF, Draining






Transmission Installed

• The engine is off.

• Move the vehicle onto a four-pillar shop hoist or over a work pit so that it is absolutely horizontal.

• The selector level is in "P".

• The parking brake button should be activated to set the electromechanical parking brake.

- Remove the rear noise insulation - 2 -.

There is a risk of damaging the transmission.

• Engine must not be started if only a small amount or no ATF is in the transmission after repair work or after significant ATF loss.

Transmission removed.

• The transmission is secured to the engine/transmission holder. Refer to => [ Securing on Engine and Transmission Holder ] Securing on Engine and Transmission Holder.

Transmission, Removed or Installed

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






Danger of eye injury.

• Wear protective eyewear.

- Remove the ATF drain plug - arrow - and let the ATF drain out.

• Follow the disposal requirements.

• Replace the ATF drain plug seal.

- Tighten the ATF drain plug.

On Transmissions with an ATF Filter - 2 -:






There is a risk of damaging the transmission.

• Always replace the ATF filter - 2 - every time the ATF is changed.

- Replace the ATF filter. Refer to => [ ATF Filter ] 0B5A Transmission.

Continuation for All Transmissions

Fill Transmission with ATF

There is a risk of damaging the transmission.

• Only use replacement part ATF for the S-Tronic transmission 0B5.

• Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

• Using other types of ATF can result in the malfunctions or transmission failure.

• The ATF filler tool must be clean and the ATF must not be mixed with any other oils.

- Fill with ATF.