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Check and correct transmission fluid level (M20 MTA) > < Check and correct transmission fluid level (F13 MTA / F17 MTA)

Transmission Fluid Level, Check (M20/M32)

Important:   The fluid check bolt at the front of the transmission may not be opened.

Note:   The transmission fluid drained out during the pre-delivery inspection may be re-used. New transmission fluid must be used during servicing work.


The transmission fluid must be brought up to operating temperature before draining.

  Remove

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1.   Drain off transmission fluid
•   Place collecting basin underneath.
•   Unscrew oil drain bolt (2)
Note:   Checking bolt (1) may not be opened.
•   Allow transmission fluid to drain out for approx. 10 minutes

  Install

2.   Tighten transmission fluid drain bolt 20 Nm
•   Use new bolt
3.   Remove battery tray
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4.   Unscrew fluid filling bolt (1)
5.   Top up with transmission fluid
Note:   A residue of approx. 0.2 litres remains in the gearbox.
•   M20 transmission and M32 transmission 2.2 litres transmission fluid
Note:   If a new gearbox is installed during servicing, this must be filled with 1.8 litres of transmission fluid because the new gearboxes are already filled with 0.68 litres of transmission fluid in the works.
6.   Tighten fluid filling bolt 30 Nm
•   Use new bolt

7.   Install battery support
8.   Program volatile memories

Check and correct transmission fluid level (M20 MTA) > < Check and correct transmission fluid level (F13 MTA / F17 MTA)