Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2012JETTA TDI, 4D SEDAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 88 (CONTROLS, HOUSING - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 09G (SEDAN))37 CONTROLS, HOUSINGSPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard TransSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
| Component | Fastener Size | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooler to Transmission Bolt | - | 36 |
| Inspection Plug to Transmission Oil Pan | - | 27 |
| Multifunction Transmission Range Switch to Transmission Bolt | - | 6 |
| Multifunction Transmission Range Switch to Transmission Nut | - | 7 |
| Selector Lever Cable Bracket to Transmission Nut | - | 8 |
| Selector Lever to Selector Shaft Nut | - | 13 |
| -Selector Mechanism, through February 2009- | ||
| Bolt with Spring to Selector Mechanism | - | 3 |
| Selector Mechanism with Selector Lever to Body Nut | - | 8 |
| Shift Housing to Body Nut | - | 10 |
| -Selector Mechanism, from March 2009- | ||
| Selector Lever and Selector Mechanism with Selector Lever Cable to Body Screw | - | 8 |
| Shift Housing to Body Nut | - | 4 |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • 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.