Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Changing ATF or filling up after performing repairs Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782-

t  ATF filling unit -V.A.G 1924- t  Safety goggles

Procedure l  Engine not running. –  Fill ATF filling unit -V.A.G 1924- with ATF for automatic gearbox 09A. l  ATF specifications → Electronic parts catalogue.   WARNING The ATF filling unit must be clean and the ATF must not be mixed with other types of ATF!   Note t  Observe relevant disposal regulations. t  The engine must not be started and vehicle must not be towed without ATF in gearbox.

–  Remove centre noise insulation (loosen fasteners -arrows-).

Draining ATF –  Place used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- below gearbox.   WARNING Wear safety goggles. –  Remove drain plug -arrow- in gearbox housing. –  Drain ATF. –  Fit drain plug with new seal and tighten to 45 Nm.

–  Secure reservoir for ATF filling unit -V.A.G 1924- as high as possible on vehicle.   WARNING When working close to the radiator always maintain a safe distance from the fan - danger of injury! Fan may switch on automatically.

–  Use screwdriver to prise off cap -arrow- securing sealing plug. The locking tabs on the cap will be destroyed, so the cap must always be renewed. –  Detach sealing plug from filler pipe and attach pipe of ATF filling unit -V.A.G 1924- to filler pipe.

–  Use ATF filling unit -V.A.G 1924- to fill gearbox with approx. 2.5 litres of ATF. –  Then start engine and shift through all selector lever positions once with vehicle stationary. –  Then check and top up ATF level → Chapter.