Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing oil pump Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782-

t  Long-nose grip pliers -VAS 6226-

Removing –  Vehicles with auxiliary heater: remove bolts -arrows- securing exhaust pipe for auxiliary/additional heater to noise insulation.

–  Release quick-release fasteners -1- and -2- and take off front noise insulation. Leave rear noise insulation in position.

–  Place used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- under engine. –  Drain off engine oil. –  Unplug electrical connector at oil level and oil temperature sender -G266--item 1-. –  Unbolt sump (bottom section) -arrow-.

–  Detach baffle plate -arrows-.

–  Unscrew bolts -1- and -2-. –  Hold oil pump drive shaft -3- firmly with long-nose grip pliers -VAS 6226- and push shaft back against spring pressure. –  Take out oil pump.   Note Oil pump drive shaft remains in position. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note Renew seals and O-rings. –  Check that the two dowel sleeves are fitted in the oil pump; install if necessary. –  Install sump (bottom section) → Anchor. –  Fill up with engine oil and check oil level → Booklet803 or → Booklet805. Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Oil pump to sump (top section)	23
Baffle plate to sump (top section)	8 + 90° 1)2)
l  1) Renew bolts. l  2) 90° = one quarter turn.