Fluid Pan: Service and Repair

Oil Pan

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Old oil collecting and extracting device (V.A.G 1782)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Removing

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

• Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions => [ Transmission Cleanliness Guidelines ] Transmission Cleanliness Guidelines.

- Remove screws and remove rear sound insulation - 2 -.





- Place used oil collection and extraction device (V.A.G 1782) under transmission.





Wear eye protection.

- Remove drain plug - arrow A -.

- Drain ATF.

- Loosen oil pan bolts - 13 to 1 - in sequence and remove oil pan.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Torque specifications => [ Oil Pan, Strainer and Mechatronic, Assembly Overview ] Description and Operation

- Clean all magnets in oil pan recesses.

• Ensure that the magnets are in full contact with the oil pan.

• Replace seal.

• Drain plug must be replaced.

- Clean sealing surface, sealant residue must be completely removed.

• Sealing surfaces must be dry, free of grease.

- Insert oil pan with new seal.

- Tighten oil pan bolts in stages and in sequence- 1 to 13 -.

- Install new drain plug.

- After installation, fill with ATF, check ATF level, and top off => [ Draining ATF and Filling After Repairs ] Draining ATF and Filling After Repairs.