How to carry out replacement: Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil 1.8 Cat VW Jetta 2
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How to change manual gearbox oil on VW Jetta Mk2 (19E, 1G2, 165) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil on your VW JETTA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Automatic transmission fluid : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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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 Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) and other VW models
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Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VW JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). 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 JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VW JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). 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.
    Step 6.2
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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 JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). 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.
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