Lower part of oil pan, removing and installing: Removing

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Drain coolant → Cooling system, draining and filling .
Remove front coolant pipe → Front coolant line, removing and installing .

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Remove nuts - 1 and 2 -.
Remove ATF line bracket.

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Disconnect electrical connector - 1 - at Oil Level Thermal Sensor G266.
Place old oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782 under engine and drain engine oil.
Unbolt oil pan (lower part) - 2 - and pry out carefully.

NOTE:

There is still a residual amount of oil in lower section of oil pan.