Jetta GL L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (2001)
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Remove crankshaft toothed belt sprocket by counter-holding sprocket using 3415.
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Remove oil pan.
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Unbolt front sealing flange.
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Remove sealing flange and if necessary, release using light tabs with a rubber hammer.
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Remove sealant residue on engine block with a flat scraper.
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Remove sealant remains on sealing flange with a rotating plastic brush (wear protective goggles).
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Clean sealing surface.
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Surface must be free of oil and grease
Installing
Note:
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Observe the "must be used by" date on the sealant tube.
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Oil pan must be installed within 5 minutes after applying silicone sealing compound.
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Cut off tube nozzle at forward mark (nozzle approx. 3 mm diameter)
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Apply silicone sealing compound as shown to clean oil pan sealing surface.
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Thickness of sealant bead must be (arrows): 2 to 3 mm
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Bead of sealant must be placed inside of bolt holes (arrows)
CAUTION: The sealing compound bead thickness specification must NOT be thicker, otherwise excess sealing compound will enter the oil
pan and could block the oil suction pipe strainer.