Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2549

SERVICE INTERVALS

No oil changes are required.

CHECKING FLUID LEVEL

Remove oil filler plug. See Fig. 2 . Oil level should be up to lower edge of filler hole. Add if necessary. Install
filler plug and tighten to 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m). When filled with NEW fluid, start engine and engage transmission
through all gears. Allow transmission to engage for 2 minutes. Turn engine off and check oil level. Fill as
necessary.

Fig. 2: Checking Transmission Fluid Level
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

RECOMMENDED FLUID

Manufacturer recommends API G50 75W-90 SYNTHETIC gear oil.

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS

1998-04 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - New Beetle (5-Speed, 02J)

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FLUID CAPACITIES

TRANSMISSION REFILL CAPACITIES

BATTERY DISCONNECT PRECAUTIONS

Do not loosen or remove ground strap from body. Disconnect terminal from battery only.

Once battery has been connected, check operation of radio, clock and convenience electronics. Completely open
and close all power windows.

ECM

If connector is disconnected from ECM or battery is disconnected, all adaptation values in control module are
erased. DTC memory content will remain intact however. If engine is started after this, a rough, uneven idle can
result. In this case, engine must be allowed to run at idle for a few minutes or a longer road test must be
performed until adaptation procedure has been completed.

ADJUSTMENTS

SELECTOR MECHANISM

Selector Mechanism (Vehicles Built Up To May 1999)

1. Carefully pry cover off center console (arrows). See Fig. 4 . Pull cover to rear off center console. Destroy

clip (arrow) and pull gear shift knob off with cover. See Fig. 5 . Remove rubber cover, if equipped.

Application

Qts. (L)

02J (5 Speed)

2.1 (2.0)

CAUTION: Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Before disconnecting negative

battery terminal, obtain anti-theft radio security code. Disconnect negative
battery terminal. After reconnecting battery, re-code and check operation
of anti-theft radio.

NOTE:

Vehicles with On Board Diagnostics (OBD) II must have readiness code for
Electronic Control Module (ECM) re-generated after battery has been
disconnected. See appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE
PERFORMANCE.

NOTE:

To ensure correct gear selector adjustment, moving parts of selector
mechanism and transmission elements must be in proper condition. Selector
mechanism must move freely. See Fig. 3 . Transmission, clutch and clutch
mechanism must also be in proper condition. Transmission is in Neutral
position.

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1998-04 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - New Beetle (5-Speed, 02J)

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