Removing the oil pan

NOTE:

The description only applies when installed.
If the oil pan is removed when the transmission is disconnected, the oil pan must be aligned with the aid of a dial gauge (see chapter Aligning oil pan with a dial gauge).
To remove the oil pan, it is not necessary to remove the timing case cover. If the timing case cover is removed while carrying out work later, the oil pan must be removed with it.

Fig 1: Oil pan in V8 - engine

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Fig 2: Oil transfer sleeve

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Fig 3: Turbocharger oil suction pump fastening screws

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NOTE:

In the case of the Cayenne Turbo, the oil suction pump of the turbocharger must also be removed. To do this, release screws -1 to 6- one after the other. See Fig 3.

1. Remove oil transfer sleeve. To do this, insert internal puller into the opening and tighten. While doing this, counter the puller with an open-ended wrench.

Fig 4: Nut on puller

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2. Subsequently, tighten the nut on the puller until the sleeve can be pulled out.

3. Release foot of timing-case cover. Unscrew the 5 lower fastening screws M 6 x 25 with an E10 wrench.

4. Release oil pan. To do this, unscrew the 24 fastening screws M 6 x 20 with an E10 key.

NOTE:

If the oil pan is stuck, loosen it by gently tapping with a plastic hammer.

5. Remove oil pan. Remove the oil pan from the crankshaft. At the same time, swing downwards and forwards.

6. Clean sealing faces. Brush off rest of the sealant with a plastic brush and then degrease the sealing face.

NOTE:

The black plastic feeder must not be taken out of the oil pan.
If this component has been damaged or removed, the entire oil pan must be removed.