Installing gearbox - vehicles with 3.6 l - 206 kW engine: VW Passat B6

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B6 (3C, 2005–2010)

• Renewed: seals

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• After installing, check ATF level .

📋 Procedure

1. Check for proper seating of both dowel sleeves between engine and gearbox.
2. Set gearbox in place, possible adjusting gearbox support.
3. Now install an engine/gearbox connecting bolt.
4. Fit and tighten all torque converter bolts. Torque specification .
5. Next bolt bracket (2) to gearbox. Torque specification .

6. Raise engine and gearbox, reestablish »former seating« of bolts (1) for gearbox mounting to bracket (2) and tighten. Torque specification .
7. Install bevel box .
8. Adjust selector lever cable .
9. Renew seals on ATF pressure lines.
10. After installing, check ATF level .
11. Check coolant level and top up if necessary 19.
12. Perform basic setting by pressing Perform basic setting.
13. Press →.
14. Press →.

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