What is the proper procedure for changing the lubricant in a vehicle's rear differential on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?

Distract this process following the driving of the vehicle to heat the lubricant. Lift and prop the car, and place a drain pan there. Take out the drain plug to drain the lubricant, re-fit and tighten. Add the respective lubricant through the check/ fill plug into the differential and reconnect and tighten.

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2005 Volkswagen Passat Differential Carrier Part Number: 01R-525-053-M
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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 2005 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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2005 Volkswagen Passat Carrier Assembly Part Number: 01R-500-043-D
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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 2005 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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2005 Volkswagen Passat Case Part Number: 01R-525-121-C
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- 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
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 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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2005 Volkswagen Passat Carrier Assembly Part Number: 01R-500-043-F
$2945.45 MSRP: $3449.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential
- Item Weight: 49.30 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 01R-500-043-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- GL, GLS, GLS 4 Motion | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS

2005 Volkswagen Passat Differential Parts and Q&A

Q: What is the proper procedure for changing the lubricant in a vehicle's rear differential on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?
A: Distract this process following the driving of the vehicle to heat the lubricant. Lift and prop the car, and place a drain pan there. Take out the drain plug to drain the lubricant, re-fit and tighten. Add the respective lubricant through the check/ fill plug into the differential and reconnect and tighten.