Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Replenishing ATF for ATF purging Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  ATF charging device for CVT gearboxes -VAS 5162-   Caution The gearbox will be damaged if an unapproved type of ATF is used. The ATF required for the multitronic 01J/0AN gearbox is different from the fluid used in fixed-ratio automatic gearboxes. Exclusive use is to be made of the ATF for CVT gearboxes available from the parts range; ATF specifications → Electronic parts catalogue.   Note

t  The illustration on the reservoir of the ATF charging device for CVT gearboxes -VAS 5162- displays a warning in the top left corner to use ONLY the ATF specially formulated for CVT gearboxes. t  The illustration also shows the steps to follow when filling up; these are also described below.

–  Attach filled reservoir of ATF charging device for CVT gearboxes -VAS 5162- at the highest possible point on the vehicle. l  The stopcock on ATF charging device for CVT gearboxes -VAS 5162- must be closed.   Caution t  The engine must not be started if only a little or no ATF remains in gearbox after repair work or after excessive ATF leakage. t  In this case you need to fill the gearbox first with 4.5 ... 5 litres of ATF. –  Place the used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- under the gearbox.

–  Unscrew ATF inspection plug -B-. –  Screw connecting piece on stopcock of ATF charging device for CVT gearboxes -VAS 5162- into threaded hole for ATF inspection plug -B-.

–  Turn stopcock in direction of filling hose -lower arrow-. ATF flows into gearbox. –  Fill gearbox with 5 litres of ATF. –  Move selector lever to position “P”, start engine and allow to run at idling speed. Vehicles from model year 2005 onwards: l  Selector lever in position “P”. –  Press accelerator pedal to briefly rev engine up to at least 2500 rpm.   Caution The engine has to be revved up in order to bleed air out of the ATF pump after carrying out repairs on the gearbox. All model years: –  Press and hold brake pedal. –  Shift through all selector lever positions “P, R, N, D, S” and leave for approx. two seconds in each position with engine running at idling speed. –  Move selector lever to position “P” and allow engine to continue running at idling speed.

–  Unscrew connecting piece on stopcock of ATF charging device for CVT gearboxes -VAS 5162- from opening for ATF inspection plug -B-. –  Allow surplus ATF to drain off. –  Screw in the ATF inspection plug -B-. Tightening torque

Component	Nm
ATF inspection plug	30