SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing oil sump Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Socket and key -T10058-

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- t  Electric drill with plastic brush t  Flat scraper t  Protective glasses t  Silicone sealant -D 176 600 A1- Removal: –  Remove noise insulation. –  Disconnect front exhaust pipe from catalytic converter → Chapter.

–  Pull 3-pin connector off oil level and oil temperature sender -G266--1-. –  Drain engine oil.

–  Unbolt sump sealed with liquid gasket. –  At the beginning, you will probably not be able to access the 2 screws from the gearbox side. If you are not able to place the socket -T10058- on the screw heads, turn the crankshaft in the direction of the engine until the scres can be seen. The flywheel has several recesses. –  Unbolt sump sealed with liquid gasket. –  Detach sump. It may be necessary to release sump by tapping lightly with a rubber head hammer. –  Remove sealant residue from cylinder block using a flat scraper.

–  Remove sealant residue on sump with a rotating brush, e.g. an electric drill with plastic brush attachment (wear eye protection). –  Clean sealing surfaces. They must be free of oil and grease. Installation   Note t  Note the use-by date of the sealant. t  The sump must be installed within 5 minutes of applying silicone sealing compound. t  Sump can be positioned more easily and with greater security if M6 studs are inserted into the cylinder block flange at two positions as guides.

–  Cut off tube nozzle at upper marking (nozzle Ø: approx. 3 mm). –  Apply silicone sealing compound, as shown, to clean sealing surface on sump. The strip of sealant must: t  be 2 - 3 mm thick t  Run bead along inner side of bolt holes -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. –  Install sump immediately and tighten all sump bolts lightly. –  Tighten oil sump bolts to 13 Nm.   Note Starting can be carried out 30 minutes after applying the sealant to the oil sump. Only then should the engine be refilled with oil.