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ATF, Draining for ATF Flush






ATF, Draining for ATF Flush

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Triple Square Socket Driver (3357)

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

The vehicle must be horizontal.

Follow all disposal regulations!

Before a vehicle with air suspension can be driven onto a hoist, this means all four wheels are in the air, the vehicle lift mode must be activated.

- Loosen the fasteners - 2 - and - 3 - remove the rear noise insulation - B -.





There are different versions of the noise insulation.

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

- Remove the ATF oil drain plug - A - with the (3357) and drain the ATF.





- Tighten the ATF drain plug again.

Tightening Specifications: 24 Nm.


Do not let the engine run or tow the vehicle without ATF.