Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2241

Fig. 53: Identifying Transmission Assembly Support 
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Remove transmission housing cover with gasket (arrow). See Fig. 85 . Remove transmission oil pan. Remove 
ATF screen. 

Remove valve body with conductor strip. See VALVE BODY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING under 
COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY. 

Pull out sealing plugs for -B1- (arrow). See Fig. 54 . Remove ATF pump bolts (arrows). See Fig. 55 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - New Beetle, 01M

  

Fig. 54: Locating Sealing Plugs (B1) 
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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - New Beetle, 01M

  

Fig. 55: Locating ATF Pump Bolts 
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Screw bolts -A- (M8) into tapped holes of ATF pump. See Fig. 56 . Press ATF pump off transmission by 
turning bolts -A- evenly. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - New Beetle, 01M

  

Fig. 56: Removing Oil Pump 
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Remove strainer if installed. See Fig. 57 . The strainer is installed in ATF cooler line. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - New Beetle, 01M