Changing Transmission Oil

096 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGING






Procedure:
- Extract ATF with VAG 1358 A/2 probe and VAG 1358 A.
- ATF quantity required: approx. 3 liters (3.2 quarts).

Note:
If There is no ATF in the system:
- DO NOT start the engine.
- DO NOT tow the vehicle.

- Remove ATF filler pipe from sump.
- Remove sump and ATF strainer.
- Clean sump.

Scrupulous cleanliness is essential when performing the following installation work:

- Fit new gasket into the new ATF strainer.
- Fit spacer bushes into the new sump gasket.
- Install ATF strainer
- Securing bolt tightening torque: 8 Nm (71 in lb).
- Install oil sump
- Securing bolt tightening torque: 12 Nm (9 ft lb).
- Install ATF filler pipe.
- Pour in 3 liters (3.2 quarts) of ATF using funnel and extension hose.

Note:
- Only ATF with the designation DEXRON may be used. Do not use any lubricant additives.
- Excessive ATF causes malfunctions and must therefore be extracted again. ATF can be extracted with probe VAG 1358 A/1 and VAG 1358 A.

- With engine running and vehicle stationary, shift through all selector lever positions once.
- Check ATF level.
- Vehicle parked on level surface
- Parking brake applied
- Selector lever in "P" position
- Engine idling
- Use a non-fluffy cloth for wiping oft dipstick.

Note:
ATF level varies according to ATF temperature. The min. and max. markings on the ATF dipstick relate to an ATF temperature of 6° C (14 ° F).






When cold, the ATF must be topped up to the 20° C (68° F) marking.

- Warm ATF up to operating temperature
- Operating temperature: approx. 60° C (140° F).
- Operating temperature can be reached from cold start after driving approx. 10 km (6.2 mi).
- Measure ATF temperature with VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST)
- Connect VAG 1551
- Start engine and run at idle.
- Press button -1- for "Rapid data transfer" mode.
- Press buttons -0- and -2- to enter address word 02 for "Transmission Electronics" and press - Q- button to confirm input.
- Press - button.
- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" function 08, and press -Q- button to confirm input.
- Press buttons -0- and -5- to enter display group number 05, and press -Q- button to confirm input.

Note:
An accurate reading will be displayed only when measured temperature is above 50° C (122° F).

At a temperature of 50-7O° C:
- On VAG 1551 press - button.

ATF level too low:
- Add missing quantity of AT.
- With engine running and vehicle stationary, shift through all selector lever positions once.
- Check ATF level.

VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) must remain connected for checking Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory using the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) program.