Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing sump Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Allen key (long reach) -T10058- t  Electric drill with plastic brush attachment t  Safety goggles t  Sealant → Parts catalogue

Removing –  Remove noise insulation panels (centre and right) -arrows-. –  Drain engine oil → Booklet806.

–  Unplug electrical connector -arrow- at oil level/oil temperature sender -G266-.

–  Unscrew sump/gearbox bolts -arrows-. –  Slacken bolts -1 ... 20- in diagonal sequence and remove. –  Take off sump; if necessary loosen it by striking lightly with a rubber hammer.

Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  Carefully remove sealant residues from cylinder block. For this purpose, remove baffle plate.   WARNING Wear safety goggles. –  Remove sealant residue from sump, e.g. with rotating plastic brush or similar. –  Clean sealing surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease.

–  Cut off tube nozzle at front marking (nozzle approx. 3 mm Ø).

–  Apply bead of sealant onto the clean sealing surface of the sump as shown in the illustration. l  Thickness of sealant bead: 2 ... 3 mm   Note t  The bead of sealant must not be thicker than specified, otherwise excess sealant can enter the sump and obstruct the strainer in the oil intake pipe. t  Take particular care when applying sealant bead in area of rear sealing flange -arrows- as shown in this figure. t  The sump must be installed within 5 minutes after applying sealant.

–  Immediately install sump and tighten bolts in the following sequence: 1.  Pre-tighten bolts -1 ... 20- in diagonal sequence to 5 Nm. 2.  Tighten sump/gearbox bolts -arrows- to 45 Nm. 3.  Tighten bolts -1 ... 20- in diagonal sequence to 15 Nm.   Note t  When installing sump with engine removed from vehicle, ensure that sump is positioned flush with cylinder block at flywheel end. t  After fitting sump assembly, the sealant must dry for approx. 30 minutes. Then (and only then) fill the engine with engine oil. –  Fill up with engine oil and check oil level. Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Sump to cylinder block	15
Sump to gearbox	45
Oil drain plug	30