Oil Pan

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Oil Collecting and Extracting Device V.A.G 1782

Removing

CAUTION:

Risk of transmission damage.

Do not run engine or tow vehicle with oil pan removed or without transmission fluid.

NOTE:

General repair instructions, refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .

Observe cleanliness rules when working on transmissions, refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID, REPLACING OR FILLING AFTER REPAIR .

-- Remove the left and right front wheel spoilers. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation Frame

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-- Remove the frame for the noise insulation -arrow-. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 2: Identifying Noise Insulation Frame

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-- Loosen the clamps -1 and 2- and remove the air guide hose.

Fig 3: Air Cooler Air Duct

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and the bracket on the front side of the transmission fluid pan.

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts And Bracket

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NOTE:

The threaded bolts are welded to the front of the oil pan.

There are different brackets depending on the date of manufacture.

-- If the vehicle has a shield on the transmission, then remove the shield -A - -arrows-.

Fig 5: Protective Plate At Bottom Of Transmission

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Fig 6: Disconnecting Ground (Gnd) Wire -3-

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CAUTION:

Risk of destroying DSG transmission Mechatronic with electrostatic electricity.

Do not touch contacts in DSG transmission Mechatronic connector with hands.

-- To discharge electrostatic, touch vehicle ground with hand (without glove).

-- Disconnect the connector -4- on the transmission by turning screw connection counterclockwise.

NOTE:

Ignore -1, 2 and 3-.

-- Place the V.A.G 1782 under the transmission.

Fig 7: Identifying Oil Pan And Fasteners

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-- Loosen the bolts -arrows- diagonally.

-- Remove the oil pan -A- with oil pan gasket and let the transmission fluid remaining in the oil pan drain into the used V.A.G 1782.

Installing

Fig 8: Identifying O-Rings On Connection Of Mechatronic

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Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

Tightening specification, refer to Figure.

NOTE:

Replace the oil pan seal and bolts.

Replace the O-rings -arrows- on the DSG transmission Mechatronic connector.

-- Clean sealing surfaces; they must be free from oil or grease.

-- Coat O-rings on DSG transmission Mechatronic connector with gear oil.

-- Mount the ATF pan -A- and gasket and tighten, follow the tightening sequence. Refer to Figure.

Fig 9: Identifying Oil Pan And Fasteners

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NOTE:

When positioning the oil pan, ensure electrical wires are not pinched.

-- Install the frame for the noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the left and right front wheel spoiler. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Fill transmission with oil. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID, REPLACING OR FILLING AFTER REPAIR and check oil level TRANSMISSION FLUID, REPLACING OR FILLING AFTER REPAIR .