What is the proper procedure for draining and filling the lubricant in a vehicle's center differential on 2003 Volkswagen Passat?

Once the vehicle has been driven to warm the lubricant, then put it on jackstands and then add a drain pan below. Use the drain plug to drain out the lubricant and put it back and tight. Use check/fill plug to fill the specified lubricant into the differential housing then reinstall and tighten the check/fill plug.

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2003 Volkswagen Passat Differential Carrier Part Number: 01R-525-053-M
$1385.92 MSRP: $1622.86
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Housing
- Item Weight: 61.80 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 01R-525-053-M
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2003 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2003 Volkswagen Passat Carrier Assembly Part Number: 01R-500-043-D
$2818.20 MSRP: $3300.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential; Carrier Assembly
- Item Weight: 49.30 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 01R-500-043-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2003 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- 4 Motion, GL, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX, GLX 4 Motion | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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2003 Volkswagen Passat Carrier Assembly Part Number: 01R-500-044-F
$3210.71 MSRP: $3759.61
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential; Carrier Assembly
- Item Weight: 59.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 01R-500-044-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2003 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- W8 | 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2003 Volkswagen Passat Carrier Assembly Part Number: 01R-500-045-F
$3480.90 MSRP: $4076.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential; Carrier Assembly
- Item Weight: 55.40 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 01R-500-045-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2003 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- W8 | 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2003 Volkswagen Passat Case Part Number: 01R-525-121-C
$484.94 MSRP: $662.49
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Housing; Differential Case
- Replaces: 01R-525-121-A
- Item Weight: 15.40 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 01R-525-121-C
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Fits the following 2003 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

2003 Volkswagen Passat Differential Parts and Q&A

Q: What is the proper procedure for draining and filling the lubricant in a vehicle's center differential on 2003 Volkswagen Passat?
A: Once the vehicle has been driven to warm the lubricant, then put it on jackstands and then add a drain pan below. Use the drain plug to drain out the lubricant and put it back and tight. Use check/fill plug to fill the specified lubricant into the differential housing then reinstall and tighten the check/fill plug.