ATF, Changing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• ATF filler tool:VAG1924 
• Dipstick identification "02" Part No. 01F 321 431 A

-- Place catch basin under transmission.

-- Remove ATF drain plug (arrow -2-) and drain ATF.

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-- Install new seal (arrow) for ATF drain plug.

-- Install ATF drain plug (35 Nm or 26 ft lb).

Vehicles → 5/94

-- Using funnel, add approx. 2.7 liters of ATF.

-- Start engine, depress brake pedal and shift through all selector lever positions (P, R, N, D, 3, 2, 1) at idle (each position must remain selected for 2-3 seconds).

-- Let engine idle in selector lever position "P" with parking brake applied.

-- Measure ATF level using ATF dipstick.

• To wipe off ATF dipstick, use cloth that does not leave lint.
• When cold, ATF level should be filled to 20°C marking.

-- Let engine continue to idle.

-- Then check ATF level ATF LEVEL, CHECKING .

Vehicles 6/94 →

-- Remove ATF check-plug (arrow -1-).

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-- Fill with ATF using filler hook from :VAG1924  until ATF runs out from ATF check-plug hole.

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-- Move selector lever to position "P", start engine and let idle.

-- With engine running, fill ATF again until it runs out from ATF checkplug hole.

-- Depress brake pedal and shift through all selector lever positions (P, R, N, D, 3, 2, 1) at idle (each position must remain selected for 2-3 seconds).

-- Then check ATF level and top off ATF LEVEL, CHECKING .