SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing sump (bottom section) Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- t  Electric drill with plastic brush attachment t  Protective glasses t  Silicone sealant -D 174 003 A2- Removing: –  Remove noise insulation → Bodywork, exterior fitting work; Rep. gr.50

–  Unplug electrical connector -1- for oil level and oil temperature sender -G266-. –  Drain the engine oil.   Note Please observe requirements for disposal.

–  Remove bolts -1 ... 20-. –  Take off sump: if necessary loosen it by striking lightly with a rubber hammer. Installing: l  Tightening torques → Chapter   Note t  Note the expiry date of the silicone sealant. t  The sump must be installed within 5 minutes after applying the silicone sealant. –  Remove sealant residue from sump (top section) using a flat scraper.   WARNING Protect eyes against injuries. Wear safety goggles.

–  Remove sealant residue on sump (bottom section) using rotating plastic brush or similar. –  Clean sealing surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease.

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

–  Apply the bead of silicone sealant -D 174 003 A2- to the clean sealing surface of the sump (bottom section), as illustrated.   Note t  The sump must be installed within 5 minutes after applying the silicone sealant. 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  Thickness of the sealant grub: 2 ... 3 mm

–  Fit bottom part of sump straightaway and tighten bolts -1 to 20- in 3 stages as follows: 1 -  Tighten bolts by hand 2 -  When tightening bolts, apply 8 Nm torque 3 -  Turn bolts 45° further.   Note Starting can be carried out 30 minutes after applying the sealant to the oil sump. Only then should the engine be refilled with oil. –  Replenish engine oil, oil capacities → Chapter. Further assembly is basically the reverse of the dismantling sequence.