Oil Change in 5 sp Tiptronic

[diesel4ever]

I searched this form and 'myturbodiesel' but couldn't find any instruction on transmission oil change on '05 Jetta. This is MK4 with 5 speed 'tiptronic' style, before they switched to 6 speed DSG. I was able to do this on 'standard 4 speed auto (01M). The dealer didn't want to change the oil, claiming it was sealed 'for life'. I guess it reached the end of it. It's shifting poorly (according to my friend, I didn't drive it). My Beetle (01M trans) was night and day in shift quality after I changed the (for life) fluid.
Thanks.

 

[JB05]

I used this how-to from Vortex. http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3748902

 

[diesel4ever]

I used this how-to from Vortex. http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3748902

Thanks for the link. Very informative.
It appears that the filter is not replaceable on this transmission. Can anyone confirm this? E-Bahn shows it on diagram, but no info on changing it.

 

[greengeeker]

thanks for the link. Very informative.
It appears that the filter is not replaceable on this transmission. Can anyone confirm this? E-bahn shows it on diagram, but no info on changing it.

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[diesel4ever]

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E-bahn is electronic version of Bentley manual.

"eBahn® Desktop repair manuals offer a convenient way to view a wide variety of technical automotive repair information on your PC. From repair procedures to Diagnostic Trouble Codes, eBahn® Desktop repair manuals enable its users to easily access service and repair information that vehicle manufacturers supply to their dealer technicians. "

 

[jetta 97]

On this transmission Filter is internal part and it can be replaced only when transmission is dissembled.