Transmission Fluid Pan, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the air filter housing:

TFSI. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CNTC, CYFB] or AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [DAZA, DNWA] .
TDI. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and remove the front bracket from the transmission fluid pan.

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-- Turn the twist lock counter-clockwise -arrow- to disconnect the connector -1- for the Dual-Clutch Transmission Mechatronic -J743-.

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CAUTION:

Risk of Destroying Due to Electrostatic Charge.

- Do not touch the connector terminals.

- Touch a grounded object (for example the hoist) and discharge any static electricity.

Vehicles with 1.8L/2.0L TFSI Engine:

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-- If installed, loosen the hose clamps -1 and 2- and remove the air duct hose.

All Vehicles:

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Transmission Oil Pan

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-- Place the : SMN372500 underneath.

-- Loosen the bolts -arrows- diagonally.

-- Remove the transmission fluid pan -A- with the transmission fluid pan gasket. While doing so, allow the transmission fluid remaining in the transmission fluid pan to drain into the : SMN372500 .