Jetta SportWagen L5-2.5L (CBUA) (2009)
Fill Plug: Customer Interest
A/T - Oil Staining At Inspection Plug
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September 16, 2009
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Vehicle Information
Condition
Automatic Transmission Oil Staining at Inspection Plug
Technical Background
For customer concerns regarding fluid staining from the transmission area, inspect the transmission oil pan's ATF inspection plug (similar to picture
below).
Production Solution
Updated inspection plug was introduced into production May 29, 2009.
Service
Perform the following steps:
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Remove the sound dampening pan, if necessary.
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Check the front area of the transmission (above the barcode label) for evidence of transmission fluid.
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If staining is visible, clean the area using brake cleaner with a spray nozzle in the inspection plug area.