Oil pan, removing and installing: Removing

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Engine in vehicle.
Lock carrier in service position → Lock carrier, moving to service position .

Fig 1: Removing Noise Insulation Bracket

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Unbolt sound insulation holder - arrow -.
Disconnect lower left air hose from charge air cooler.

Fig 2: Removing Engine Cover

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Remove engine cover - arrows -.

Fig 3: Threaded Connections And Positioning Sleeves On Lower Engine Mounts

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Mark positions of bolted connections - 1 - and locating sleeves - 2 - underneath right and left engine mounts.

NOTE:

Differing mounting holes are provided for different engine versions.

Remove nuts - 1 - underneath left and right engine mounts.

Fig 4: Placing Support Bar 10-222A On Fender Mounting Flange

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Place support bar 10-222A on fender mounting flange.

Fig 5: Installing Engine Support Bridge 10-222A

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Remove eye from lifting tackle 2024A.
Insert pin - 1 - back into center hole of lifting tackle and secure it using cotter pin.
Attach pin of lifting tackle 2024A to spindle of support bar 10-222A.

Fig 6: Installing Engine Support Bridge 10-222A

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Attach lifting tackle 2024A to lifting eyes at front and rear of engine.

CAUTION: Hook attachments and locating pins on lifting tackle must be secured with locking pins - arrows -.

Pre-tension engine with spindle of engine support bar, do not lift.
Drain engine oil.
Unbolt turbocharger oil return line from oil pan.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Connector For Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-

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Disconnect connector from oil level sensor - arrow -.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

NOTE:

Observe the rules for cleanliness when working on the automatic transmission:
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Fig 8: Removing Bolt And Disconnecting ATF Lines From Transmission

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Remove bolt - 3 - and disconnect ATF lines from transmission.

NOTE:

Please ignore items - 1 - and - 2 - in the illustration.

Unbolt holder for ATF line from engine.
Move ATF lines clear to one side.

Fig 9: Unbolting Torque Reaction Support

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Unbolt torque reaction support - arrows -.

Fig 10: Unclipping Operating Rod For Vehicle Levelling Sensor At Lower Transverse Link

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If installed, unclip operating rod for vehicle levelling sensor at lower transverse link - arrow -.

Fig 11: Subframe Supported Using Workshop Crane V.A.G 1202 A

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Support subframe with workshop crane VAG1202A.

Fig 12: Removing Front Bolts From Left And Right Subframe

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First remove front bolts - 2 - and - 3 - from left and right subframe. Then remove bolts - 1 -.

NOTE:

The subframe should be removed and lowered only at the front, otherwise it will be necessary to check wheel alignment.

Vehicles with manual transmission

Fig 13: Left Transmission Mount Nut

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Loosen nuts - arrow - on left transmission mount until it is flush with end of bolt (approx. 4 turns on thread).

Vehicles with automatic transmission

Fig 14: Identifying Bolt Removal Sequence For Left Transmission Mount

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Loosen rear bolt - 2 - on left transmission mount a few turns, remove and remove front bolt - 1 - on left transmission mount.

All models

Fig 15: Right Transmission Mount Bolts

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Loosen rear bolt - 2 - on right transmission mount a few turns, remove front bolt - 1 - on right transmission mount.

Fig 16: Subframe Supported Using Workshop Crane V.A.G 1202 A

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Lower subframe slowly using workshop crane VAG1202A..
Roll out workshop crane VAG1202A..
Remove bolts securing transmission to oil pan.

Fig 17: M10 Bolts Removal Sequence

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Remove M10 bolts - arrows -.
Loosen bolts -1 to 18- in diagonal sequence.

NOTE:

Use T10058 for bolts - 17 - and - 18 -.

Fig 18: Identifying Rear Oil Pan Bolts & Turning Flywheel

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NOTE:

Remove both rear oil pan bolts - 1 - and - 2 - using socket attachment 3249 or T10058. On vehicles with manual transmission, do this by turning flywheel - 3 - until recess - arrow - is aligned with bolt.

Remove oil pan. If necessary, loosen by tapping lightly using a rubber hammer.
Remove baffle plate and carefully remove sealant remaining on cylinder block.

Fig 19: Removing Sealant Residue From Oil Pan With Rotating Brush

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Remove remaining sealant from oil pan with rotating plastic brush or similar.

CAUTION: Wear safety goggles.

Clean sealing surfaces. They must be free of oil and grease.