How to carry out replacement: Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil 1.9 TDI Passat 3b2
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When to replace the Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil on your VW PASSAT
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Automatic transmission fluid : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.6, VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.8, VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.8 T, VW PASSAT (3B2) 2.3 VR5, VW PASSAT (3B2) 2.8 V6 Syncro/4motion, VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT (3B2) 2.8 V6, VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.8 Syncro/4motion, VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.9 TDI Syncro/4motion, VW PASSAT (3B2) 2.3 VR5 Syncro/4motion, VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT (3B2) 2.5 TDI, VW PASSAT (3B2) 2.5 TDI Syncro/4motion, VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW PASSAT (3B2) 2.0, VW PASSAT (3B2) 2.0 4motion, VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.8, VW PASSAT (3B2) 2.8 V6, VW PASSAT (3B2) 2.8 V6 … View more

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Tools
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VW PASSAT (3B2). 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 PASSAT (3B2). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VW PASSAT (3B2). 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 PASSAT (3B2). 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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