Fluid Filter - A/T: Service and Repair

ATF Filter

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1410)

Removing

• General repair notes => [ Repair Instructions ] Repair Instructions.

• Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions => [ Transmission Cleanliness Guidelines ] Transmission Cleanliness Guidelines.

- Remove oil pan => [ Oil Pan ] Service and Repair.

- Carefully remove ATF strainer - A - from transmission.





Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

• The ATF filter only requires replacement when it is damaged.

If oil filter is replaced, observe the following:

- If present, carefully remove oil filter seal - A - from transmission, e.g. with a screwdriver.





• Do not damage sealing surface.

• The seal is shown with the Mechatronic removed to provide a better illustration.

• The new ATF strainer is supplied with the seal in place.

Continued for new and old ATF filter:

- Carefully press oil strainer intake tube - A - into opening in transmission as far as stop.





• A new oil strainer with attached seal is pressed into transmission.

- Install oil pan => [ Oil Pan ] Service and Repair.

- After installation, fill with ATF, check ATF level, and top off => [ Draining ATF and Filling After Repairs ] Draining ATF and Filling After Repairs.