How to carry out replacement: Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil 1.6 VW Bora 1j2
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How to change manual gearbox oil on VW Bora Saloon (1J2) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil on your VW BORA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Automatic transmission fluid : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.0, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.3 V5, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.8, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.4 16V, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 SDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.8 V6 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.8 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.3 V5 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6 16V, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.3 V5, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.3 V5 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.8 T, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.0 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6 FSI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.8 T … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VW BORA (1J2). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
HEX bit No.H17.
Impact socket №12
Torque wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
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Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VW BORA (1J2). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VW BORA (1J2). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
    Step 4
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    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #12. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  2. Step 5
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    Remove the oil pan cover.
  3. Step 6.1
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    Clean the area around the gearbox housing filler hole.
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 7
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 3 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  5. Step 8
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use HEX No.H17.
  6. Step 9
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VW BORA (1J2). Professionals recommend:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew the filler plug of the gearbox housing. Use HEX No.H17.
Comments – 2
  • @user_2425681
    13.04.2024 21:32
    Member
    step 10 unscrew the filler plug should be before step 8 unscrew the drainplug, if you take out the drainplug but can't get the filler plug you are in trouble
    • @Jessica_L
      15.04.2024 06:41
      @user_
      Moderator
      Thanks for the clarification, for many your comment will be helpful .
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