ATF Level, Checking: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
• Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit :SMN372500 
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• Original 1 liter ATF container
• Protective Eyewear
• Acid-Resistant Safety Gloves

Note the following information:

• If filling the ATF, only use ATF that is available as a replacement part. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).
• Always follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

Requirements

• The vehicle is level and all hoist mounts are the same height.
• Noise insulation removed.
• The Vehicle diagnostic tester is connected.

Checking

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

• 0002 - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission 09H
• 0002 - Transmission electronics functions
• 0002 - Fluid level, checking

• Let the transmission cool down if the fluid temperature is higher than 40 °C (104 °F).

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the transmission.

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-- Remove the ATF fill plug -arrow- from the transmission -1-.

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• Make sure that no dust or foreign objects can enter the fill hole.

-- Add 0.5 liters ATF SP-IV M1.

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-- Attach the connector -1- to the transmission.

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-- Start the engine.

• The engine is idling and the selector lever is in "P".

-- While pressing the brake pedal, move through the selector lever positions in the sequence shown below.

• "P" into "R"
• "R" into "D"
• "D" into "R"
• "R" into "P"

• Each position must remain engaged for at least 2 seconds.

-- Repeat this procedure and move the selector lever to "P".

-- Lift the vehicle and remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit :SMN372500  under the transmission near the ATF check plug.

The recommended oil temperature of the automatic transmission should be in between 20°C and 30°C (ambient temperature).

• The oil temperature of the automatic transmission must be below 35°C (95°F)

-- Before the oil temperature has reached 40±5°C (104°F±41°F), remove the ATF check plug -arrow- from the transmission housing -1-.

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-- If ATF is leaking, check the temperature, until it reaches 40±5°C (1.04±41°F).

-- If the temperature has reached 40±5°C (104±41°F) and ATF is flowing out in a thin, constant stream (it starts to drip), then the procedure is finished.

-- Install the ATF check plug with a new seal to the tightening specification.

-- Install the ATF fill plug -arrow- with a new seal to the tightening specification.

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-- Attach the connector -1- to the transmission.

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If no ATF drains, ATF must be added.