Lower part of oil pan, removing and installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Audi RS 4 and 2007 Audi RS 4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain coolant → Cooling system, draining and filling .

Fig 1: Removing Bolts, Front Coolant Pipe At Engine And At Coolant Pump

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Remove bolts - arrows -.
Remove front coolant pipe at engine and at coolant pump.

Fig 2: Removing Nuts For Left/Right Stabilizer Mounts

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Remove nuts - 1 to 4 - for left and right stabilizer mounts.

Fig 3: Removing Refrigerant Line Bracket At Right On Oil Pan

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Remove refrigerant line bracket at right on oil pan - arrows -.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connector At Oil Level Thermal Sensor G266

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

NOTE:

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