Transmission Fluid Pan, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A3 and 2015 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector From Oil Level Thermal Sensor

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Engine oil drained. Refer to ENGINE OIL, DRAINING

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- from the Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-.

-- Loosen the clips -arrows- and remove the oil pan noise insulation -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- that connect the oil pan to the transmission.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts

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-- Loosen and remove the bolts -1 to 18- in a diagonal sequence.

-- Carefully loosen the oil pan from the bonding.

The illustration shows a vehicle with a manual transmission 02Q.