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How to change manual gearbox oil on SEAT Cordoba Vario (6K5) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Automatic transmission fluid : 60000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Cordoba Vario (6K5) 1.4 i, SEAT Cordoba Vario (6K5) 1.9 SDI, SEAT Cordoba Vario (6K5) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Cordoba Vario (6K5) 1.6 i, SEAT Cordoba Vario (6K5) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Cordoba Vario (6K5) 1.6 i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
SEAT Cordoba Vario (6K5) 1.4 i, SEAT Cordoba Vario (6K5) 1.9 SDI, SEAT Cordoba Vario (6K5) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Cordoba Vario (6K5) 1.6 i, SEAT Cordoba Vario (6K5) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Cordoba Vario (6K5) 1.6 i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil for Cordoba Vario (6K5) and other SEAT models
Automatic transmission fluid
Manual Transmission Oil
Alternative products

Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
HEX bit No.H17.
Drive socket # 12
Phillips screwdriver
Torque wrench
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – SEAT CORDOBA Vario (6K5). AUTODOC recommends:
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – SEAT CORDOBA Vario (6K5). Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.Replacement: manual gearbox oil – SEAT CORDOBA Vario (6K5). Tip:The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.Step 4Unscrew the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #12. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
- Step 5Remove the lower sound insulation.
- Step 6Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: manual gearbox oil – SEAT CORDOBA Vario (6K5). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
- Step 7Put a waste oil container with at least 2 l capacity under the drainage hole.
- Step 8Unscrew the drain plug. Use HEX No.H17.
- Step 9Drain the used oil.Replacement: manual gearbox oil – SEAT CORDOBA Vario (6K5). AUTODOC experts recommend:Caution! The oil may be hot.
- Step 10Clean the area around the gearbox housing filler hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.Replacement: manual gearbox oil – SEAT CORDOBA Vario (6K5). Tip from AUTODOC:After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
- Step 11Unscrew the filler plug of the gearbox housing. Use HEX No.H17.
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