Oil pan, removing and installing

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NOTE:

Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions → Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions .
General repair notes → Repair instructions .

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Old Oil Collecting And Extracting Device V.A.G 1782

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Removing

Fig 2: Noise Insulation Panel Quick Release Fasteners

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Remove both rear noise insulation panels, by removing bolts - 2 - , - 3 - and - 4 -.

Fig 3: ATF Inspection Plug, ATF Drain Plug, Cross Member & Filler Plug

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On vehicles with 12-cylinder engine:

Remove both front exhaust pipes with front muffler →
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BVJ
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BFM
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 5.2 LITER 10-CYL. 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BSM
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 6.0 LITER 12-CYL. 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BSB
Remove exhaust system bracket.

On vehicles with 10-cylinder engine:

Fig 4: Left Y-Pipe Nuts

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All:

CAUTION: Wear eye protection.

Fig 5: ATF Inspection Plug, ATF Drain Plug, Cross Member & Filler Plug

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Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

NOTE:

Clean all 6 magnets in depressions in oil pan. Ensure that the magnets are in full contact with oil pan.
Thoroughly clean sealing surface, removing residual gasket material completely.
Tighten oil pan bolts diagonally in several stages.
Top off ATF → Draining ATF and filling after repairs .

Install exhaust system and adjust free of tension →
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BVJ
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BFM
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 5.2 LITER 10-CYL. 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BSM
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 6.0 LITER 12-CYL. 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BSB

Torque specifications

Component	Nm
Drain plug to oil pan (replace plug)	12
Oil pan to transmission housing (tighten diagonally in stages)	10