Oil pan, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Drip Tray V.A.G 1306

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Drip tray V.A.G 1306
Safety goggles

Removing

NOTE:

General repair instructions → General repair instructions .
Read the rules for cleanliness when working on the automatic transmission → Rules for cleanliness .

Place drip tray V.A.G 1306 under transmission.

CAUTION: Wear safety goggles.

Fig 2: Locating Type Plate

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Remove ATF drain plug - 1 -.
Drain ATF.

NOTE:

Observe relevant disposal regulations.
The engine must not be started and vehicle must not be towed without ATF in transmission.

Loosen 23 bolts on oil pan in diagonal sequence and remove oil pan.

Installing

Installation is performed in reverse sequence. Note the following:

NOTE:

Replace seals and gaskets.
The drain plug with seal must be replaced.

Clean all magnets in recesses on oil pan. Make sure that magnets make full contact with oil pan.
Clean sealing surface thoroughly; remaining material from the previous gasket must be removed completely.

Fig 3: Locating Type Plate

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Tighten oil pan bolts in several stages and in diagonal sequence.
Tighten new drain plug - 1 -.
Fill with ATF → Draining ATF or filling after repairs .

Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Drain plug to oil pan	12 * See note
Oil pan to transmission housing	12 * See note

*Replace plug.

*Tighten diagonally in stages.