ATF, Draining And Filling

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

T-Handle Hook 3438
CVT Gearbox Filler System VAS 5162
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500
Protective eyewear

ATF, Draining

Fig 1: Identifying Illustration On Reservoir For ATF Filler System F/CVT Transmission VAS 5162

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NOTE:

The illustration on the reservoir for the CVT Gearbox Filler System VAS 5162 in the upper left graphic refers to the use of special ATF for CVT transmissions.

In addition, the necessary work steps for filling are illustrated, which are described as follows:

CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to 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.
Do not let the engine run or tow the vehicle without ATF.
In this case, a preliminary filling with 5.5 to 7 liters ATF must be performed.

NOTE:

The ATF check plug and the oil level tube must be replaced.

The engine is off.
The parking brake button should be activated to close the electro-mechanical parking brake.
The selector level is in "P".

-- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-, refer to REAR NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Noise Insulation

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-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500 under the transmission.

Fig 3: ATF Inspection Plug

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WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

Wear protective eyewear.

-- Remove the ATF check plug -A-.

-- Drain the ATF.

NOTE:

Follow the disposal requirements.

-- Pull the oil level tube -A- out of the ATF check hole using the T-Handle Hook 3438 and let the remaining ATF drain out.

Fig 4: Removing Oil Level Tube

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NOTE:

Shown in the illustration from the side in sections.

The o-ring -1- must fit correctly inside the groove in the oil level tube -A-.

Fig 5: Identifying ATF Level Tube O-Ring
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-- Gently press the new oil level tube, by hand, straight into the ATF check hole -B-.

NOTE:

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.

Fig 6: Removing Oil Level Tube

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Ignore T-Handle Hook 3438.

Fill the transmission with ATF.

Fig 7: Identifying Illustration On Reservoir For ATF Filler System F/CVT Transmission VAS 5162

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NOTE:

The illustration on the reservoir for the CVT Gearbox Filler System VAS 5162 in the upper left graphic refers to the use of special ATF for CVT transmissions.

In addition, the necessary work steps for filling are illustrated, which are described as follows:

CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

Only use replacement part ATF for "multitronic 0AW FWD" for the "multitronic 0AW FWD" transmission.
Do not mix other ATF types, even in small quantities. Malfunctions and transmission failure could occur.
The ATF filler tool must be clean and the ATF must not be mixed with any other oils.

NOTE:

Before installing a replacement transmission, always clean out the ATF cooler and ATF pipe/hose line using compressed air (maximum 10 bar (145 psi)), refer to CLEAN .

-- Fill the CVT Gearbox Filler System VAS 5162 reservoir with the ATF for the "multitronic 0AW FWD" .

Fig 8: Securing Filled Reservoir Of ATF Filler System F/CVT Transmission VAS 5162 As High As Possible On Vehicle

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-- Secure the filled reservoir CVT Gearbox Filler System VAS 5162 as high as possible on the vehicle.

NOTE:

The shut-off valve on the CVT Gearbox Filler System VAS 5162 must be closed.

-- Remove the o-ring -1- on the connection -2- on the CVT Gearbox Filler System VAS 5162.

Fig 9: Removing O-Ring -1- On Connection -2- On VAS 5162

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CAUTION:

Danger of misfilling the transmission.

The connection -2- must be mounted by hand all the way into the inspection plug hole on the transmission without the o-ring.
The oil level tube can be pushed into the ATF inspection plug hole in the upper position only when the o-ring is not on the connection -2-.
This is the only way to correctly check and/or adjust the ATF level to maximum.

-- Install the CVT Gearbox Filler System VAS 5162 connection, without the o-ring, all the way into the ATF check hole hand-tight.

Fig 10: Rotating Shut-Off Valve In Direction Of Filler Hose & Filling ATF Into Transmission

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This >>presses << the oil level tube into the correct upper installation position.

-- Turn the valve to the filler hose -lower arrow-. The ATF flows into the transmission.

-- Fill at least 5.5 to 7 liters ATF into transmission.

CAUTION:

Immediately after starting the engine, let it run at 2, 500 RPM.

Running the engine at high speeds is necessary so that the ATF pump is bled after a transmission repair.
If this is not done, the pump could get damaged because it was briefly operated without any ATF.

-- Start the engine with the selector lever in "P".

-- Using the accelerator pedal, let the engine run briefly at 2, 500 RPM.

-- Check the ATF level and correct if necessary, refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING .

NOTE:

Observe all notes and test requirements for "Checking ATF level and correcting".

Tightening Specifications

Refer to -item 1- in OVERVIEW - ATF CIRCUIT
Refer to REAR NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .