Fluid Pan: Service and Repair

Automatic Transmission Fluid Pan

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Drip tray (V.A.G 1306)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1783)

Removing

- Remove noise insulation below engine.

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

- Remove ATF inspection plug - A -.





- Remove overflow tube - C - and allow remaining ATF to drain.

- Remove bolts from oil pan - arrows - in diagonal sequence.





- Remove oil pan together with seal.

Installing

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

- Clean two magnets in oil pan recesses. Ensure that the magnets are in full contact with the oil pan.

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

Otherwise, replace the seal.

- Install oil pan and seal; when doing this be sure not to pinch any lines.

- Make sure oil pan seal is properly seated.

- Tighten oil pan bolts - arrows - in diagonal sequence and in stages, tightening torque => [ Valve Body Tightening Specifications ] Valve Body Tightening Specifications - Gears, Hydraulic Controls.





- Install in overflow tube - C -, tightening torque => [ Valve Body Tightening Specifications ] Valve Body Tightening Specifications - Gears, Hydraulic Controls.





- Add ATF, check ATF level and top off => [ ATF Level, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.