Lower Section of Oil Pan, Removing and Installing

Lower Section of Oil Pan, Removing and Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
^ Drip tray V.A.G 1306






- Remove noise insulation panel -arrows-.
- Remove bumper.
- Move lock carrier to service position.
- Remove ribbed belt.






- Unbolt air conditioner lines from oil pan -arrow-.

WARNING: Do not open air conditioner refrigerant circuit






- Detach air conditioner compressor -1-2.

Note:
^ Watch position of guide bushings when installing.
^ When installing, insert bolt -1- in the compressor first.
^ To prevent damage to the condenser and refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

- Drain engine oil.

Note: Use a separate container to collect the engine oil.






- Remove lower section of oil pan.

Installing
Install in the opposite order to removing. When installing, note the points:

Note: Do not use any adhesive or sealant.

- Clean sealing surfaces; ensure that they are free of oil and grease.
- Install new gasket on lower section of oil pan and install on upper section of oil pan with two diagonally opposite bolts.
- Tighten all securing bolts hand-tight.
- Tighten bolts to 10 Nm with torque wrench, working from center outward.
- Install new seal on oil drain plug and tighten to 30 Nm.
- Fill engine with oil.
- Install lock carrier in normal position.
- Install bumper.