New Beetle GLS L4-1.8L Turbo (AWV) (2001)
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Remove crankshaft toothed belt sprocket. To do this counter-hold sprocket with 3099.
Note: When bolting on, place two washers between toothed belt pulley and counter-hold.
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Remove oil pan.
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Unbolt front sealing flange.
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Take off sealing flange, release using light blows with a rubber headed hammer if necessary.
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Remove sealant residue on cylinder 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, must be free of oil and grease.
Installing
Note:
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Note the "use by" date of the sealant.
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The sealing flange must be installed within 5 minutes of applying the silicone sealant.
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Cut-off tube nozzle at forward marking (nozzle approximately 3 mm diameter).
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Apply silicone sealing compound to clean oil pan sealing surface as shown.
Thickness of sealant bead -arrows-: 2 - 3 mm
Note: The sealing compound bead must not be thicker, otherwise excessive sealing compound will enter the oil pan and may block the oil suction
pipe strainer.
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Apply silicone sealant bead as shown to clean sealing surface of sealing flange.
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Install sealing flange immediately and lightly tighten all bolts.