Oil Pan, Removing And Installing: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit :SMN372500

CAUTION:

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts

Bolts- Oil Pan
Gasket - Oil Pan
O-rings- Mechatronic Connector

Removing

CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

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

NOTE:

Follow the rules for clean working conditions. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

General repair instructions. Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .

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

-- Remove the nuts -arrows-, and remove the bracket from the oil pan.

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NOTE:

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

CAUTION:

There is a risk of destroying the control module (Mechatronic) with electrostatic discharge.

Do not touch contacts in transmission connector with hands.

-- To electrostatically discharge, touch the ground (without glove).

-- Turn the twist lock counter-clockwise -arrow- and disconnect the connector -1- for the DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743-

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-- Vehicles with a TFSI engine: loosen the clamps -1 and 2-, and remove the air guide hose.

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-- Place the :SMN372500 under the transmission.

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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 oil pan drain into the :SMN372500 .

Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the oil pan seals and bolts.

Replace the O-rings -arrows- on the DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743- connector.

-- Clean any oil or grease off the sealing surfaces.

-- Coat the O-rings on the DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743- connector with transmission fluid.

-- Install the oil pan -A- and gasket and tighten. Refer to the appropriate service information. .

-- Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID, DRAINING AND FILLING fill transmission oil and check oil level TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .