Lower Oil Pan: Removing

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Drain the engine oil. Refer to BEETLE CONVERTIBLE .

NOTE: Observe disposal regulations!

-- Remove the oil pan bolts in sequence -20 through 1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the lower oil pan, and if necessary loosen it by applying light strikes with a rubber mallet.