Removing mechatronic unit (gearbox removed): VW Jetta VI / Golf V / Jetta

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018), VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009); platform code AJ5

• Opens: engine oil

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• Following repair work, it is not necessary to change filter again when filling oil.
• The cover of the gear oil pump, the bolts of the gear oil pump cover as well as the gasket and the bolts of the gearbox cover must always be renewed.
• Then remove it from upper clip (arrow II) and lay to side. Do not kink line.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Position used oil collection and extraction unitV.A.G 1782 or a drip tray under gearbox.
2. Remove bolt (A) near pendulum support.
3. Remove this overflow pipe.
4. Drain oil.
5. Screw in overflow pipe with 3 Nm torque. — 3 Nm (2.2 lb-ft)

6. Remove the filter if necessary.
7. Insert new filter with shoulder downwards and tighten cover to 20 Nm. [Note: Following repair work, it is not necessary to change filter again when filling oil.] — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
8. Remove gearbox cover and gear oil pump cover. [Note: The cover of the gear oil pump, the bolts of the gear oil pump cover as well as the gasket and the bolts of the gearbox cover must always be renewed.]
9. Release connector (1) of gearbox input speed sender G182 and clutch temperature sender G509 using release tool T10465. [Note: If the release tool T10465 is not available, the connector can also be released carefully using 2 screwdrivers as follows:Only press onto locking mechanism with screwdriver (1). Do not use screwdriver as a lever.Use screwdriver (2) to loosen connector.Be very careful. The fastener of the connector can break. If this happens, the sender must be renewed.]
10. Pull off connector.
11. First pull line out of lower clip (arrow I).
12. Then remove it from upper clip (arrow II) and lay to side. Do not kink line.
13. Remove securing bolts (1 … 10) diagonally. Start with bolt (1).
14. Remove mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox J743.

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