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Automatic gearbox 001 — Removing and installing valve body — VW

Automatic gearbox 001 — Removing and installing valve body on VW: 12 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 9N (2001–2009)

  • Renewed: seal, seal to plug, o-rings

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  • Do not run engine or tow vehicle with pan removed or when there is no ATF in gearbox. — Finally, check ATF level and top up .
  • Cut open seal (arrow) with side-cutting pliers; always renew seal.
  • Do not interchange (A) and (B) and install in the same places.

📋 Procedure

  1. ⚠ Do not run engine or tow vehicle with pan removed or when there is no ATF in gearbox. — Finally, check ATF level and top up .
  2. Cut open seal (arrow) with side-cutting pliers; always renew seal.
  3. After repairs, fit new seal to plug and screw in hand-tight when filling with ATF.
  4. Fill with ATF; check ATF level and top up .
  5. Remove bolt (1) and remove wire from valve.
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  1. Remove bolts (arrows).
  2. Separate connector (2).
  3. Remove solenoid valve N93.
  4. Renew O-rings.
  5. Remove solenoid valve N93.
  6. Do not interchange (A) and (B) and install in the same places.
  7. Attach brackets (1) and (2) and metal tab (3) as shown.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.