Lower Oil Pan

Lower Oil Pan

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (5-50 Nm) (VAG 1331)

• Hand drill with plastic brush attachment

• Protective eyewear

• Silicone sealant (D 174 003 A2)

Removing

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Drain the engine oil.

• Observe disposal regulations!

- Remove the lower oil pan bolts.

- Pry off the lower oil pan at the lift out pockets provided - arrows - on the upper oil pan. Be careful not to damage the sealing surfaces in the process.





- Replace the damaged lower oil pan.

Installing

CAUTION!
To prevent injuries from shavings, wear protective goggles and protective clothing.

- Remove the remainder of sealant from the upper and lower oil pans using a rotating plastic brush.

CAUTION!
Make sure that no sealant residue enters the engine.

- Clean the sealing surfaces so they are completely free of any oil or grease.

- Cut the tube nozzle at the front mark (nozzle diameter approximately 1 millimeter (mm)).





Note the shelf life date.

• The lower oil pan must be installed within 5 minutes after application of sealant.

- With the engine removed, apply the sealant bead - A - as shown onto a clean sealing surface of the upper oil pan.





• The sealant bead must be 1.5 to 2.0 mm thick.

• With the engine installed, apply the sealant in the same manner onto the lower oil pan.

• Sealant bead must be routed on inside of the holes for bolts.

- Install all bolts and tighten them in diagonal sequence.

The rest of the installation follows the reverse of the removal procedures. When doing this note the following:

• After installing the lower oil pan, allow the sealant to dry for approximately 30 minutes. Only after then may the engine oil be added.

Tightening Specifications