New Beetle Convertible L5-2.5L (BPR) (2007)
Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair
Gear Oil, Checking and Filling
Checking gear oil level using the familiar method is no longer possible.
Engine/transmission inclination was changed
Lower edge of filler hole - arrow 1 - is therefore located beneath new oil level - arrow 2 -.
Gear oil level can only be checked if gear oil is drained completely and then filled up again:
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque wrench 5 to 50 Nm (V.A.G 1331)
‹› Hose (approximately 600 mm long, outside diameter 10 mm) with commercially available funnel
Preparation
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Disconnect battery ground (GND) cable with ignition switched off.
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Remove battery and battery tray.
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Disconnect intake air duct - 1 - and connector - 2 - from Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.