Checking ATF Porsche Cayenne I

Checking ATF

Note. Always avoid oil leaks after unscrewing the oil inspection plug. This is caused by a certain amount of oil which remains on the screw in the lifting tube.

1. Remove engine guard. Refer to 10 80 19 Removing and installing engine guard - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .

Scheme 92

2. Remove cover of ATF pan. To do this, loosen the two fastening screws.

Note. Secure vehicle to prevent it rolling away. Vehicle must be horizontal in order to check ATF.

3. Move selector lever to position N and continue the test process at idle speed.

Scheme 93

> Allow ATF to cool down

> Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves)

Note. Note the test conditions > Test conditions with cooler lines closed > Test conditions after opening cooler lines for the following steps.

Note. Undo oil inspection plug -A- only when temperature reaches 40 °C. see scheme 3

4. Unscrew oil inspection plug -A-. (Scheme 93)

5. The oil level is correct when oil emerges at the lifting tube. If this is not the case, add more ATF. > 370235 Checking and topping up ATF - section on "Refilling"

6. Screw in oil inspection plug -A-. --> Tightening torque: 52 ftlb. (Scheme 93)

7. Install cover of ATF pan. To do this, tighten the two fastening screws. --> Tightening torque: 7.5 ftlb.

8. Move selector lever to position P and switch off engine.

9. Fit engine guard. Refer to 10 80 19 Removing and installing engine guard - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .