Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Removal

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING .
2. Remove the oil level indicator.
3. Remove the flexplate. Refer to FLEXPLATE .

   Early build vehicles 

4. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the A/C compressor.

   Late build vehicles 

5. Remove the A/C drive belt. REFER to ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT -- 2.0L GTDI .

   All vehicles 

6. Disconnect the 2 A/C compressor electrical connectors.
   • Detach the wiring harness retainer from the A/C tube stud bolt.
7. Remove the A/C compressor nut, stud and the 2 bolts.
   • Position the A/C compressor aside and support with a length of mechanics wire.
8. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
   • Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
9. Remove the 4 engine front cover-to-oil pan fasteners.
10. Remove the 13 bolts and the oil pan.
11. Remove the 6 bolts and the crankshaft rear seal with retainer plate.