SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and replacing oil sump Removing → Anchor. Installing → Anchor.

Consult the equivalence table for tools and equipment according to applicability among Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Articulated wrench e/c 10 -3185-, see equivalent → Anchor

t	Socket -T10058-, see equivalent → Anchor

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-, see equivalence → Anchor

t	Flat scraper

t	Silicone sealant → Spare parts catalogue

removing –  Remove the central soundproofing pan → Bodywork, exterior fitting work; Rep. Gr.50. –  Drain the engine oil.   Note Observe disposal regulations!

–  Loosen the bolts -arrows-, and remove the air duct.

–  Remove the oil return pipe -arrows-. –  If fitted, disconnect the connector -1- of the oil level and temperature sender -G266-.

–  Loosen the oil sump/gearbox bolts -arrows-. –  Loosen the oil sump bolts on the flywheel side of the engine with the articulated wrench e/c 10 -3185-, and remove them with the socket -T10058-. –  Loosen the remaining bolts, and remove the oil sump. If necessary, release the oil sump by tapping it gently with a rubber hammer. –  Remove sealant residue on cylinder block with a flat scraper.

–  Remove any remaining sealant on the oil sump, using a plastic rotary brush for example. Fitting   Note t  Observe use-by date of sealant. t  The sump must be fitted and tightened immediately after applying the silicone sealant.

–  Cut nozzle off tube at front marking (Ø nozzle diameter approx. 3 mm). –  Apply the silicone-based sealant to the clean contact surface of the oil sump, proceeding as shown. The strip of sealant must: t  be 2 - 3 mm thick t  Apply along the inner edge of the bolt holes -arrows-.   Note t  The sealing length should not be thicker, if so, sealant may get on the oil sump, obstructing the collector of the suction tube of the oil pump. t  With the gearbox removed, the oil sump must be flush with the engine block. t  With the gearbox fitted, the oil sump must be in contact with the gearbox. t  After fitting sump, allow the sealant to dry for approx. 30 minutes. Only then should the engine be refilled with oil. –  Fit the oil sump immediately, and tighten the bolts as described below: 1 -  Tighten all the bolts of the oil sump/engine block slightly crosswise. 2 -  Tighten the bolts of the oil sump/gearbox slightly. 3 -  Retighten all the bolts of the oil sump/engine block slightly crosswise. 4 -  Tighten the bolts of the oil sump/gearbox bolts to 40 Nm. 5 -  Tighten all the bolts of the oil sump/engine block crosswise to 15 Nm. Continue installation following reverse order for removing.