Transmission Fluid, Filling

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Volkswagen GTI, 2016 Volkswagen GTI, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and 2015 Volkswagen GTI. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The oil drain plug is tightened to the tightening specification.

Transmission Fluid.

Fill the transmission fluid capacity into the container to 2.15 liters.

The selector shaft is in neutral (shown here on a different transmission).

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-- Remove the locking bolt -arrow-.

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-- Hose (approximately 600 mm long, outside diameter 18 mm) with commercially available funnel.

-- Insert the hose into the locating bore for the locking bolt (second technician) and fill the transmission fluid.

-- Install a new locking bolt. Refer to OVERVIEW - TRANSMISSION HOUSING and/or OVERVIEW - CLUTCH HOUSING .

-- If removed, install the complete air filter housing.

Vehicles With Turbo Diesel Engine

-- Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [FOR ENGINE(S) CRUA] .

Vehicles With Gasoline Engine

-- Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [FOR ENGINE(S) CNSB, CNSA, CXBB, CXBA, CXCB, CXCA] .

Continuation For All

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .