Oil Pan Lower Section

Oil Pan Lower Section

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Hand drill with plastic brush attachment

• Protective eyewear

• Silicone sealant (D 174 003 A2)

Removing

- Remove noise insulation

- Drain engine oil.

• Observe disposal regulations!

- Remove mounting bolts.

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





- Replace damaged lower section of oil pan.

Installing

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

- Remove remainder of sealant from upper and lower section of oil pan e.g. using a rotating plastic brush.

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

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

- Cut tube nozzle at front marking (dia. of nozzle approximately 1 mm).





Note shelf-life date.

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

- With engine removed, apply sealant bead - A - as depicted on to clean sealing surface of upper section of oil pan.





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

• With engine installed, apply sealant in the same manner on to lower section of oil pan.

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

- Install all bolts and tighten them in diagonal sequence.

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

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

Tightening Specifications