Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual - part 456

– Remove the Transmission fluid drain- and check plugs

-arrow- and drain the transmission fluid.

A plastic overflow tube is located in this hole (with 8 mm hex

socket head, tightening specification: 3 Nm). Its length deter‐

mines the oil level in the transmission.
– Remove this overflow pipe and drain the rest of the transmis‐

sion fluid.

Note

Approximately 5 liters (5.28 qts) of transmission fluid will drain.

Continue to have the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit -

SMN372500- or Drip Tray under the transmission.

– Install the overflow pipe and tighten.
– If necessary change the transmission fluid filter. Refer to

– Loosen transmission fluid pan bolts -arrows- diagonally and

remove. Remove the transmission fluid pan.

Note

Always replace the screws on the transmission cover.

– Remove the bolts -arrows- from the transmission fluid pump

cover and remove the cover -A-.

Note

Always replace the bolts for the transmission fluid pump cover

and the cover.

– Touch a grounded object again before touching the Mecha‐

tronic.

– Remove the bolts -1 through 10- diagonally. Start with the bolt

-1-.

Replace all 10 -bolts-.
– Remove the Mechatronic.
When handling the Mechatronic, be particularly aware of the

“long” sensor arm.

Store Mechatronic Properly

Caution

Never lift the Mechatronic by the “sensor arm” and never let it

rest on the arm.

If the “Arm” is Damaged, the Mechatronic Must Be Replaced.
Installing

– Replace both O-rings -arrows- on the Mechatronic connection

if the “old” Mechatronic is going to be installed again.

A “new” Mechatronic already has “new” rings.
– Coat the O-rings with DSG

transmission fluid.

– Carefully mount the Mechatronic on the alignment pin

-arrow-. The goal is for the “sensor arm” to be in its

-installed position-.