Filling up with ATF (for ATF purging procedure) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015), Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

• Opens: gearbox oil
• Also covered elsewhere: Electronic parts catalogue

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• This will push the fluid level pipe into the correct installation position.
• Observe all notes and test requirements for "“Checking and correcting ATF level”".

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Risk of damage to gearboxOnly the ATF available as a replacement part for the "“multitronic 0AW”" gearbox may be used. Other, non-approved types of ATF or other oils cause malfunctions and/or failure of the gearbox.For the correct type, refer to Electronic parts catalogue.The ATF charging device must be clean and the ATF must not be mixed with other types of ATF! — Fill ATF charging device for CVT gearboxesVAS 5162 with ATF for "“multitronic 0AW”" gearbox.
2. Secure filled reservoir for ATF charging device as high as possible on vehicle.
3. ⚠ Risk of damage to gearboxThe engine must not be started when the ATF has been partly or completely drained from the gearbox.In this case you need to fill the gearbox first with 5.5 … 6 litres of ATF. — Remove O-ring (1) at connection (2) on ATF charging device for CVT gearboxesVAS 5162.
4. ⚠ There is a risk of filling the gearbox incorrectly.The connection (2) must be screwed hand-tight all the way into the inspection hole on the gearbox with the O-ring removed.The O-ring must be removed at the connection (2) so that the fluid level pipe in the inspection hole can be pressed into the upper position. Only then can the ATF level be checked and topped up to the maximum correctly. — With O-ring removed, screw connection of ATF charging device for CVT gearboxesVAS 5162 hand-tight all the way into threaded hole for ATF inspection plug. [Note: This will push the fluid level pipe into the correct installation position.]
5. Turn stopcock in direction of filling hose (lower arrow). ATF flows into gearbox.

6. Fill gearbox with at least 5.5 … 6 ltr. of fresh ATF.
7. Shift selector lever into position "“P”".
8. ⚠ Rev engine up to approx. 2500 rpm immediately after starting.The engine must be revved up to vent air from the ATF pump after performing repairs on the gearbox.If the engine is not revved up, the pump will run briefly without ATF and may be damaged. — Start engine.
9. Press accelerator pedal to rev engine briefly up to 2500 rpm.
10. Press and hold brake pedal.
11. 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.
12. Move selector lever to position "“P”" and allow engine to continue running at idling speed.
13. Unscrew connecting piece on stopcock of ATF charging device for CVT gearboxesVAS 5162 from opening for ATF inspection plug.
14. Allow excess ATF to drain off.
15. Tighten old ATF inspection plug again.
16. Continue ATF purging procedure .
17. After second filling: Check ATF level and top up multitronic 0AW, front-wheel drive37ATF; Checking ATF level. [Note: Observe all notes and test requirements for "“Checking and correcting ATF level”".]

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