SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing oil sump Special tools and workshop equipment required

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t  Tray -T20173- t  Electric drill with plastic brush attachment t  Flat scraper t  Protective glasses t  Silicone sealant → Spare parts catalogue

Removal:

–  Remove the lower engine protection → Bodywork, exterior fitting work; Rep. gr.50. –  Open the oil drain plug -arrow-.

–  Drain the engine oil by the drain plug -arrow- on the casing.   Note Please observe requirements for disposal. –  Remove front exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold → Item. –  Remove the oil pan bolts → Item. –  Remove oil sump. It may be necessary to release sump by tapping lightly with a rubber head hammer. –  Eliminate the sealant residue, using a standard sealant remover or flat scraper.

–  Remove the sealant residues at the oil sump using a rotating brush, e.g. a hand drill machine with plastic brush (wear protective goggles). –  Clean contact surfaces, which should be free of oil and grease. Installing   Note t  Observe use-by date of sealant. t  The sump must be installed within 5 minutes after applying the silicone sealant. t  To help when fitting the oil sump, threaded pins M6 may be inserted in two points in the cylinder block flange.

–  Cut off tube nozzle at upper marking (nozzle approx. approx. 3 mm). –  Apply the silicone-based sealant to the clean contact surface of the oil sump, proceeding as shown. The strip of sealant must: t  2...3 mm thick. t  pass next to the bolt holes, through the inner side -arrows-.   Note The sealant bead must not be thicker. Otherwise the excess sealant may enter the oil sump, and obstruct the strainer in the oil intake pipe. –  Fit the oil sump immediately, tightening lightly all of the attachment bolts in diagonal pairs. –  Tighten the oil sump bolts in diagonal pairs to a torque of 15 Nm.   Note After installing the oil sump, the sealant must dry for approx. 30 minutes. Only then should the engine be refilled with oil. Continue installation following reverse order for removing. –  Replenish engine oil and check oil level → Fig..