Fluid Pan: Service and Repair

Oil Pan

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Drip tray (V.A.G 1306)

• Protective glasses

Removing

• General repair notes => [ General Repair Information ] General Repair Information.

• Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

- Loosen quick-release connectors - 2 - and remove rear noise insulation.





- Remove crossmember by removing bolts - 2 -.





• Disregard - 1 -.

- Place drip tray (V.A.G 1306) underneath transmission.

CAUTION!
Wear protective glasses.

- Remove ATF drain plug - arrow A -.





- Drain ATF.

• Observe disposal regulations.

• The engine must not be started and the vehicle must not be towed if there is no ATF in the transmission!

- Remove the 24 oil pan bolts in a diagonal sequence and remove oil pan.

Installing

Install in reverse sequence; note the following points:

• Replace gaskets.

• Drain plug with sealing ring must be replaced.

- Clean all 6 magnets in the depressions in oil pan. Ensure that the magnets are in full contact with the oil pan.

- Thoroughly clean the sealing surface, removing the residual gasket material completely.

- Tighten oil pan bolts diagonally in several stages.

- Install crossmember.

- Fill with ATF => [ ATF, Draining or Filling after Repair ] ATF, Draining or Filling After Repair.

Tightening Specifications





* Replace bolt.

* Tighten diagonally in stages.