Transmission Fluid, Replacing Or Filling After Repair: Notes
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Oil Collecting and Extracting Device V.A.G 1782
- Adapter for Oil Filling VAS 6262 A
- Protective eyewear
- Acid-resistant protective gloves
Procedure
- Tightening specifications, refer to TRANSMISSION OIL DRAIN PLUG, INSPECTION PLUG AND OVERFLOW TUBE OVERVIEW .
Observe notes for direct-shift gearbox 02E, Disposal regulations for oils, refer to TRANSMISSION .
- Always keep a safe distance away from the radiator fan whenever working on the cooling system - danger of injury!
- Fan can switch on by itself.
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Wear protective gloves.
- Do not start the engine if there is little or no oil in the transmission due to repair work or severe loss of transmission fluid.
- In this case, first fill with DSG transmission fluid for direct manual transmissions.
- Only transmission fluid for direct shift transmission available as replacement part must be used in the Direct Shift Transmission 02E. Using other oils can lead to function problems or can even cause the transmission to fail.
Conditions
- Move the vehicle onto a 4-column shop hoist or over a work pit so it is completely level.
- Selector lever in P.
- The engine is off.
- The transmission fluid filter must always be replaced when changing the transmission fluid.
All safety precautions, notes and test requirements must be observed. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID, CHECKING AND FILLING .
Observe disposal guidelines for oils.
Gear Oil, Draining
-- Replace the transmission fluid filter TRANSMISSION FLUID FILTER .
-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Depending on the version, different noise insulation may be installed.
-- Place the V.A.G 1782 under the transmission.
-- If equipped, remove oil drain plug -A-.
For newer models, the oil drain plug -A- does not exist. In these transmission, transmission fluid is drained only via the inspection plug -B- Remove the inspection plug -B-. .
-- Drain the transmission fluid.
-- Replace drain plug seal -arrow-.
-- Tighten the drain plug -A-.