ATF Level, Checking: Checking

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and identify the vehicle in Guided Functions  .

-- Select check ATF level  .

• Let the transmission cool down if the oil temperature is higher than 45° C (113° F).
• The engine is idling and the selector lever is in "P".

-- Move the Drip Tray For Workshop Cranes or :SMN372500  under the transmission near the ATF check plug.

-- Remove the ATF check plug -arrow-.

Fig 1: ATF Level Plug

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-- Always replace the seal -arrow- for the bolt.

Fig 2: ATF Inspection Plug

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• Even if the level of transmission fluid is too low, first a small amount of transmission fluid will flow out of the overflow tube, because it fills during operation.

ATF flows out of the overflow tube.

Fig 3: Example Of Filler Tube As It Is Installed In Transmissions

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-- Let the excess fluid drain.

-- Install the drain plug with a new seal as soon as all the fluid has drained out (it starts to drip).

-- If no transmission fluid comes out, then fill.