Automatic Transmission Fluid Oil Pan: Installing

Fig 1: Identifying ATF Fluid Pan Guides & Gasket

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Clean the sealing surfaces.

-- Insert the guides -arrow- on the new gasket -2- into the ATF fluid pan -1-.

-- Attach the gasket and clips -3- to the ATF pan.

-- Clean the magnets -arrows- in the ATF pan.

Fig 2: Locating ATF Fluid Pan Magnets

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-- Make sure the magnets completely contact the depressions in the ATF oil pan.

-- Tighten the bolts for the ATF pan. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 3: Identifying ATF Oil Pan, Tightening Sequence

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-- Install the subframe crossbrace. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the diagonal braces. Refer to DIAGONAL BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (A5 CABRIOLET) .

-- Fill with ATF. Refer to ATF, CHECKING LEVEL AND CORRECTING .