ATF Level, Checking and Topping Off

Description 09D, 6 Speed A/T AWD
The ATF level is checked when fluid is a specific temperature and with engine running. The ATF temperature is read out by the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing info. System VAS5051B. If the test temperature has been reached, the sealing plug in the oil pan is removed to check the ATF.

If there is too little ATF in the transmission, no ATF comes out of the inspection hole, it must be topped off.

If there is too much ATF in the transmission, the extra ATF drains out.





If the ATF level is correct, a bit of ATF drips evenly out of the inspection hole.

After checking, the ATF inspection plug is installed with a new seal and tightened.

CAUTION! An incorrect ATF level affects transmission function.

° The temperature at which ATF is checked will be given later.

ATF level, checking and topping off
If the ATF circuit was opened, it must first be bled.





Only then can the ATF level be checked and corrected.





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
^ Drip tray V.A.G 1306
^ Torque Wrench 5 - 50 Nm VAG1331
^ Torque Wrench 40 - 200 Nm VAG1332
^ ATF Filler Tool VAG1924
^ ATF Filler Pipe VAG1924/1
^ Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051
^ Diagnostic cable, 3m with voltage supply VAS 5051/1 or Diagnostic cable, 5m without voltage supply VAS 5051/3

Note: If an old ATF Filler Tool VAG1924 is used, the width of the filling hooks must be shortened to 20 mm. This is the only way possible to insert it into the ATF check hole. Deburr and clean the hook after cutting it.