Touareg V8-4.2L (BHX) (2004)
Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
09D Transmission
ATF Circuit, Bleeding
ATF Circuit, Bleeding
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Check and correct the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) level. Refer to --> [ ATF Level Checking and Filling ] See: ATF Level Checking and
Filling.
CAUTION!
Wear protective glasses.
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Perform road test. ATF temperature must reach at least 100 °C to vent the ATF circuit.
When the air leaves the ATF circuit, the ATF level in the transmission decreases. Therefore, the ATF level must be checked again later after the fluid
cools.
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Cool ATF to below 30 °C.
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Check ATF level again. Refer to --> [ ATF Level Checking and Filling ] See: ATF Level Checking and Filling.
ATF Level Checking and Filling
ATF Level Checking and Filling
If the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) circuit was opened, it must first be bled. Refer to --> [ ATF Circuit, Bleeding ] See: ATF Circuit,
Bleeding.
Only then can the ATF level be checked and corrected. Refer to --> [ ATF Level Checking and Filling ] See: ATF Level Checking and Filling.
ATF is obtainable as a replacement part.
Container size 1.0 L - replacement part no. (G 055 025 A2).
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Drip tray (VAG 1306)
‹› Torque wrench (VAG 1331)
‹› Torque wrench (VAG 1332)
‹› ATF filler tool (VAG 1924)
‹› ATF filler tube (VAG 1924/1)
‹› Vehicle diagnostic, testing, and information system (VAS 5051)
‹› Diagnostic cable, 3m with power supply (VAS 5051/1) or Diagnostic cable, 5m without power supply (VAS 5051/3)
ATF Filler Tool (VAG 1924)
If an old ATF filling system (VAG 1924) is used, the width of the filling hooks must be decreased by about 20 mm. This is the only way possible to
insert it into the ATF check hole. Deburr and clean the hook after cutting it.
‹› The large ATF filler plug is no longer used from 2004. On vehicles with the small M10 filler plug, the transmission is filled with the adapter for
filling ATF oil (VAS 6262/2).
Short Description
The ATF level is specified by a permanently installed overflow tube in the oil pan.