New Beetle Convertible L5-2.5L (BPR) (2007)
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While pressing down shift rod, rotate bracket - A - upward in - direction of arrow 2 - and simultaneously press it carefully in until it engages in
shift rod.
Gear Oil, Draining
Use a clean container (3.0 liters capacity) with scale to collect gear oil.
‹› Shift rod is secured.
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Drain gear oil by removing oil drain plug - arrow 1 - and then removing journal - arrow 2 -.
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Install journal - arrow 2 - with new O-ring => [ (Item 7) Bolt, 25 Nm ] See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Transmission Housing
and Shift Mechanism Assembly Overview.
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Install oil drain plug - arrow 1 - => [ (Item 17) Oil drain plug, 30 Nm ] See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Transmission and
Clutch Housing Assembly Overview.
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Now rotate angle - A - back into initial position - direction of arrow - to let shift rod move freely again.