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Fluid Pan: Description and Operation






ATF Pan, ATF Strainer and Mechatronic Overview

There is a risk of damaging the transmission.

Do not start the engine when there is no ATF in the transmission or if the ATF pan has been removed.

Always replace the Mechatronic unit if it is dirty or faulty.

Automatic transmission clean working conditions, refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

General repair instructions, refer to => [ Repair Information ] Repair Information.

Coat O-rings and seals with ATF. Other types of lubrication lead to faults in the transmission hydraulics.






1 Bolt

2.5 Nm plus an additional 90° turn

Replace

Quantity: 13

Follow the tightening sequence, refer to => [ Automatic Transmission Fluid Oil Pan ] Service and Repair

Oil pan to transmission

2 ATF Drain Plug

Replace

12 Nm

3 ATF Inspection Plug

9 Nm

4 O-ring

Replace

5 ATF Pan

Refer to => [ Automatic Transmission Fluid Oil Pan ] Service and Repair

6 Magnet

Quantity: 2 round magnets, different from illustration

Ensure full surface contact

Clean before installation

7 Cover Cap

Inserted in oil pan opening

8 Not Installed

9 Oil Pan Seal

Replace

10 Oil Screen

Refer to => [ ATF Strainer ] Service and Repair

11 O-ring

Replace

12 Wiring Harness Connector Clip

13 Wiring Harness in Transmission

With and without locking mechanisms on the connector depending on the build version

Refer to => [ Wiring Harness in Transmission ] Wiring Harness In Transmission

14 Bolt

8 Nm

Following removal and installation instructions, refer to => [ Mechatronic Unit ] Service and Repair

15 Mechatronic

Refer to => [ Mechatronic Unit ] Service and Repair

16 Seal