Fluid Pan: Description and Operation

ATF Pan, ATF Strainer and Mechatronic Overview


There is a risk of damaging the transmission.

• Do not start the engine when there is no ATF in the transmission or if the ATF pan has been removed.

• Always replace the Mechatronic unit if it is dirty or faulty.

• Clean working conditions for the automatic transmission, refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

• General repair instructions, refer to => [ Repair Information ] Repair Information.

• Coat the O-rings and seal with ATF. Other types of lubrication lead to faults in the transmission hydraulics.






1 Bolt

• 2.5 Nm plus an additional 90° turn

• Replace

• Quantity: 13

• Follow the tightening sequence, refer to => [ Automatic Transmission Fluid Oil Pan ] 0B6A Automatic Transmission

• Oil pan to transmission

2 ATF Drain Plug

• 12 Nm

• Replace

3 ATF Inspection Plug

• 9 Nm

4 O-ring

• Replace

5 ATF Pan

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Automatic Transmission Fluid Oil Pan ] 0B6A Automatic Transmission

6 Magnet

• Quantity: 2 round magnets, different from illustration

• Ensure full surface contact

• Clean before installation

7 Cover Cap

• Inserted in oil pan opening

8 Not Installed

9 Oil Pan Seal

• Replace

10 Oil Screen

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ ATF Strainer ] 0B6A Automatic Transmission

11 O-ring

• Replace

12 Wiring Harness Connector Clip

13 Wiring Harness in Transmission

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wiring Harness in Transmission ] Wiring Harness In Transmission

14 Bolt

• 8 Nm

15 Mechatronic

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Mechatronic Unit ] 0B6A Automatic Transmission

16 Seal