Transmission Fluid Pan

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Drip Tray -V.A.G 1306-
• Torque Wrench -V.A.G 1783-

Removing 

-- Remove the noise insulation under the engine.

-- Place the drip tray -V.A.G 1306- underneath.

-- Remove the plug -A-.

-- Remove the overflow tube -C- and drain the transmission fluid.

Fig 1: Identifying Overflow Tube, Check Plug And Sealing Ring

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-- Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts -arrows- diagonally.

Fig 2: Locating Oil Pan Bolts

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-- Remove the pan and gasket.

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following:

-- Clean the two magnets inside the recesses in the pan. Make sure that the magnets are in full contact with the pan.

-- Check the gasket for damage and make sure all of the spacers (quantity: 8) are present.

Otherwise, replace the gasket.

-- Install the pan and gasket; when doing this be sure not to pinch any wires.

-- Make sure the pan gasket fits correctly.

-- Tighten the pan bolts -arrows- diagonally and in several steps. Tightening specifications, refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 3: Locating Oil Pan Bolts

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-- Install the overflow tube -C-. For the correct tightening specification, refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 4: Identifying Overflow Tube, Check Plug And Sealing Ring

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-- Fill with transmission fluid and check the level. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING AND FILLING .