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Checking ATF level and topping up

Observe these notes as well.

t	About this workshop manual → Chapter

t	About ATF → Chapter

t	About »filler pipe« → Anchor

t	If necessary, the breather pipe of the adapter for oil filling -VAS 6262 A- has to be shortened → Anchor.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

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

t	Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051-

t	Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208-

t	Adapter for filling oil -VAS 6262 A-

t	Adapter -VAS 6262/2-

–	In order to ensure that the breather pipe of the adapter for oil filling -VAS 6262 A- does not bump against the bottom of the oil bottle, the pipe must be shortened to the length -a- in the case of some bottles that are used.

Dimension -a- = 210 mm

Note

The dimension -a- is measured from the shaft (green area in the counting glass) of the adapter for oil filling -VAS 6262 A-.

–	Mark dimension -a- on the breather pipe and shorten pipe with pipe cutter -VAS 6056/2-.

If ATF must be added, use only ATF listed in → Electronic parts catalogue ETKA.

–	If ATF level is checked, oil seal -arrow- on ATF inspection plug must always be renewed.

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