Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing gearbox oil cooler Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Hose clamps to 25 mm -3094-

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- Removing –  Move selector lever to position „P“ position. –  Remove battery and battery tray → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27. –  Lay lint-free cloths on gearbox oil cooler and gearbox to catch escaping coolant.

–  Clamp off coolant hoses using hose clamps -3094- and remove from cooler.

–  Remove bolts -A- and remove cooler -B-.   Caution No coolant must be allowed to drip into gearbox! Installing

–  Renew O-rings -C- of gearbox oil cooler -B-. –  Set gearbox oil cooler -B- in place, observing O-rings -C-. –  Screw in new bolts -A- and tighten to 20 Nm + 90° (1/4 turn).

–  Attach coolant hoses to gearbox oil cooler and remove hose clamps -3094-. –  Install battery tray and battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.

–  Check coolant level and top up with coolant as needed → Rep. gr.19. –  After repair, check oil level and top up → Chapter.   Caution Do not start engine while checking coolant level if gearbox oil has not yet been filled.