A6 Sedan V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
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With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
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Remove oil dipstick.
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Unbolt dipstick guide tube at front of cylinder head (right side), and pull out from top.
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Remove noise insulation panel (arrows).
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Remove front bumper.
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Lock carrier must be in service position
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Open cap on coolant expansion tank.
WARNING: The cooling system is pressurized when the engine is warm. When opening the expansion tank, wear gloves and other
appropriate protection, cover the cap with a cloth and open carefully to relieve system pressure slowly.
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Place VW1306 receptacle below engine.
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Turn drain screw (arrow) on radiator toward left, if necessary install drain hose to connection.
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Open engine coolant drain screw on engine (arrow) using 3247 hex ball socket.
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Drain coolant.
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Drain engine oil.
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Set up 10-222A engine support bridge with 10-222A/3 engine support adapter on bolted flanges for fender panels.
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Connect support bracket to front and rear lifting eyes on engine.
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Using spindles of support bracket, raise engine as far as possible.