Fluid Pan: Service and Repair

Transmission Fluid Pan

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Drip Tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1783)

Removing

- Remove the noise insulation under the engine.

- Place the drip tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208) below.

- Remove the inspection plug - A -.

- Remove the overflow tube - C - and drain any remaining transmission fluid.






- Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts - arrows - in a diagonal sequence.






- Remove the transmission fluid pan and gasket.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following:

- Clean the two magnets inside the recesses in the pan. Make sure that the magnets are in full contact with the pan.

- Check the gasket for damage and make sure all of the spacers (quantity: 8) are present.

Otherwise, replace the gasket.

- Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket, when doing this be sure not to pinch any wires.

- Make sure the pan gasket fits correctly.

- Tighten the transmission fluid pan bolts - arrows - diagonally and in several steps. Refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications ] Specifications.






- Install the overflow tube - C -. Refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications ] Specifications.






- Replace the seal - B - for the inspection plug - A -.

- Fill the transmission fluid and check the level. Add if necessary. Refer to => [ Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Adding ] Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Adding.