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Fluid Pan: Service and Repair


Remove/Sealing Or Replacing Transmission Fluid Sump (A5S 360R/390R, A5S 200R)

Note: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.

Caution:
Use only the approved transmission fluid in this automatic transmission.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!






Open drain plug (1).

Drain off automatic transmission fluid.

Unscrew all bolts.

Remove oil sump (2).

Detach gasket from oil sump (2).

Clean sealing faces.

Installation:
Replace sealing ring on drain plug.
Tightening torque, M14 thread 18 Nm.






Fit new gasket on oil sump.

Clean magnets (1) and reinstall in oil sump.

Install oil sump.

Insert all screws until contact is made with screw head in each case.

Caution: Tighten down screws, not in diagonal sequence but rather in order, 1 x to specified torque.

Tightening torque, M6 thread 12 Nm.