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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2012JETTA TDI, 4D SEDAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 183 (CONTROLS, HOUSING - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 09G (HATCHBACK))37 CONTROLS, HOUSINGREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONATF COOLER, RECTANGULAR VERSIONREMOVING
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans

ATF Cooler, Rectangular Version: Removing

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard TransSECTION Removing
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-- Move the selector lever into >>P<<.

-- Remove the engine cover by gently pull the engine cover up, and the air filter. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING .

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover And Air Filter Assembly
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-- Remove the battery and the battery tray. Refer to [For engine(s) CVCA,CPRA,CBTA,CPKA,CPLA,CJAA,CBUA,CPPA,CCTA,CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Tray
GWWM37-10014Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Disconnect the selector lever cable on the retaining clip -arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Selector Lever Cable
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.