GLI L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA) (2008)
‹› The sealant bead must not be thicker than specified, otherwise excess sealant could get into the oil pan and clog the strainer in the suction pipe of
the oil pump.
‹› Note the expiration date of the silicone sealant (D 174 003 A2).
‹› On the transmission side, the upper oil pan and the crankcase must align.
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Position the upper oil pan immediately and tighten the bolts.
‹› Tightening sequence and specification, refer to --> [ Upper Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification ] See: Oil Pan and Pump
Assembly Overview.
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Tighten the lower timing chain cover bolts - 14 and 15 -:
‹› Tightening sequence and specification, refer to --> [ Lower Timing Chain Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification ] See: Timing
Components/Timing Cover/Service and Repair/Timing Chain Covers Assembly Overview.
‹› After installing the lower oil pan, the sealant must dry for approximately 30 minutes. Only after then may the engine oil be added.
Install in reverse order of removal. When doing this note the following:
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Fill the engine with oil.
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Check the oil level. Refer to --> [ Oil Level, Checking ] See: Testing and Inspection.