Passat GLS L4-1.8L Turbo (AUG) (2001)
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Remove remaining sealant at oil pan using a rotating brush, e.g. a drill with plastic brush attachment (wear protective glasses).
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Clean sealing surface. They must be completely free of oil and grease.
Installing
Notes:
When installing oil pan on removed engine, make sure that oil pan is aligned with mete/ on flywheel side (i.e. oil pan projects out over
engine block 0.8 mm).
Note expiration date for sealant.
The oil pan must be installed and tightened within 5 minutes after application of silicon sealant.
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Cut tube nozzle at front marking (nozzle approximately 3 mm).
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Apply silicon sealant to clean sealing surfaces of oil pan as shown. Sealant bead must:
be 2 to 3mm thick
continue to inner side in area of screw holes (arrows)
Note:
Sealant bead must not be thicker than specified. Otherwise, excess sealant could get into oil pan and clog strainer in intake line of oil
pump.
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Apply silicon sealant to clean sealing surface as shown in illustration.
Note:
Apply sealant in area of sealing flange at rear with extra care. There are two bores in the cylinder block at the locations marked with