Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing sump Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Allen key, long reach -T10058- t  Electric drill with plastic brush attachment t  Safety goggles t  Sealant → Electronic parts catalogue

Removing l  Engine oil drained → Booklet808. –  Remove front exhaust pipe → Chapter. –  Unplug electrical connector -1- at oil level and oil temperature sender -G266-.   Note Disregard -item 2-.

–  Remove bolts -arrows- and move coolant pipe (right-side) to side.   Note Disregard -items 1, 2-.

–  Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove cover plate -1-.

–  Slacken bolts -1, 2- and -arrows- in diagonal sequence and remove. –  Carefully release oil sump from bonded joint and detach.

Installing l  Tightening torques → Fig. „„Sump - tightening torque and sequence““   Caution Protect lubrication system against contamination. Cover exposed parts of the engine. –  Remove old sealant from sealing surfaces.   WARNING Protect eyes against injuries. Wear safety goggles. –  Remove sealant residue from sump and cylinder block using rotating plastic brush or similar. –  Clean sealing surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease.   Note

Note the use-by date of the sealant. –  Cut off nozzle of tube at front marking (nozzle Ø approx. 2 mm).

Caution Make sure lubrication system is not clogged by excess sealant. The bead of sealant must not be thicker than specified. –  Apply bead of sealant -arrow- onto clean sealing surface of sump as illustrated. l  Thickness of sealant bead: 2 ... 3 mm   Note The sump must be installed within 5 minutes after applying the sealant.

–  Fit sump and tighten bolts → Fig..   Note After fitting sump assembly, the sealant must dry for approx. 30 minutes. Then (and only then) fill the engine with engine oil. Remaining installation steps are carried out in reverse sequence; note the following: –  Install cover plate → Rep. gr.34. –  Install coolant pipe (right-side) → Chapter. –  Install front exhaust pipe → Chapter.