Special tools and workshop equipment required
DANGER!
Do not use the Hook And Support Tool T40197 for the repair (Refer to → Chapter "Sensor Module , with integrated transmitters and sensors -G612-, -G632-, -G676 - and Circuit Board 3 , Removing and Installing") - There is a risk of injury.
Only use the Hook and Support Tool T40294 for this operation.
Procedure
- Attach the Holding Plate -VW309A- to the Hook And Support Tool -T40197-.

- Place the transmission using the Shop Crane -VAS6100- in the Engine And Transmission Holder -VAS6095-.
Note
The vents for the transmission housing and final drive must be closed before turning a filled transmission with oil pan upward on the engine and transmission holder.

Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF Drain Plug, Fill Plug and Check Plug Assembly Overview

1 - ATF Drain Plug
2 - Seal
3 - Transmission Fluid (MTF) fill and Check Plug
4 - ATF Fill and Check Plug
5 - Transmission Fluid (MTF) Drain Plug
ATF, Draining and Filling
ATF Level, Checking and Correcting: The ATF level can be checked and corrected only if the transmission is installed. Refer to → S tronic Transmission; Rep. Gr.34; Automatic Transmission Fluid; ATF Level, Checking
Special tools and workshop equipment required
ATF, Draining
Transmission Installed:
- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to → Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.66; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation, Removing and Installing.
Caution
Danger of Causing Damage to the Transmission.
Engine must not be started if only a small amount or no ATF is in the transmission after repair work or after significant ATF loss.

Transmission Removed.
Transmission, Removed or Installed:
- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit -SMN372500- under the transmission.
WARNING
Danger of eye injury.
Wear protective eyewear.
- Remove the ATF drain plug -arrow- and let the ATF drain out.
Note
- Tighten the ATF drain plug.

On Transmissions with an ATF Filter -2-:
Caution
Danger of causing damage to the transmission.
Always replace the ATF filter -2- every time the ATF is changed.
- Replace the ATF filter. Refer to → Chapter "ATF Filter, Removing and Installing".
Continuation for All Transmissions:
Fill the Transmission with ATF.
Caution
Danger of Causing Damage to the Transmission.
- Fill with ATF. Refer to → S tronic Transmission; Rep. Gr.34; Automatic Transmission Fluid; ATF, Draining and Filling

Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required






Gears, Shafts
Final Drive
Microphone Unit in Front Roof Module -R164-, Removing and Installing
Checking Pressures for Vehicles with Restrictor and Reservoir (with
Internally Regulated Compressor)