Transmission Assembly Overview

2013 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line, 2.0L Eng VIN TSECTION Transmission Assembly Overview
Fig 1: Identifying Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG(R)) Overview
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  1. Transmission Cover
  2. Seal
    • Replace after removing
  3. Bolt
    • Quantity: 10
    • Replace after removing
    • For attaching the DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743- to the transmission housing
    • Tightening specification and sequence Fig 3
  4. DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743-
  5. Bolt
    • Quantity: 5
    • Replace after removing
    • For attaching the transmission cover with seal to the transmission housing
    • Tightening specification and sequence Fig 2
  6. Clutch End Cover
  7. Dual Clutch
  8. Bleed Pipe
    • Pressed into the transmission housing
    • Replace after removing
  9. Bleed Cap
    • placed on bleed pipe
  10. Nut
    • Replace after removing
    • Torque: 20 Nm 
  11. Selector Lever
    • Insert so that master spline aligns with shift rod
  12. Seal
  13. Bolt
    • Replace after removing
    • Torque: 20 Nm +90° 
  14. Transmission Oil Cooler
  15. O-Rings
    • Replace after removing
  16. Cable Mounting Bracket
    • For selector lever cable
  17. Bolt
  18. Filter Housing
    • Torque: 20 Nm 
  19. O-Ring
    • Replace after removing
  20. Transmission Fluid Filter
  21. Transmission Input Speed Sensor -G182- and Clutch Oil Temperature Sensor -G509-
  22. Bolt
    • Replace after removing
    • Torque: 10 Nm 
  23. Alignment Pin
    • Quantity: 2
    • For centering the transmission fluid pump to the transmission housing
  24. Gasket
    • Replace after removing
  25. Transmission Oil Pump
  26. Transmission Oil Pump Cover
    • With vulcanized seal
    • Replace after removing
  27. Bolt
    • Quantity: 4
    • Replace after removing
    • Tightening specification and sequence Fig 4
  28. Bolt
    • Quantity: 4
    • Replace after removing
    • different versions, allocation.
    • Tightening specification and sequence Fig 5
  29. Overflow Pipe
    • Plastic
    • To drain the transmission fluid, remove the drain and check plugs, and remove the overflow pipe.
    • The length of the overflow pipe determines the fluid level inside the transmission
    • Torque: 3 Nm 
  30. Seal
    • Replace after removing
  31. Drain and Check Plug
    • There is an overflow pipe with a 8 mm inner hex behind this bolt
    • Drain transmission fluid above drain- and check plugs and remove the overflow pipe
    • Torque: 45 Nm 
Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan And Fasteners
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-- Tighten the screws -arrows- diagonally in steps to 16 Nm.

Fig 3: Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) Mechatronic J743
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