SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Sump: removing and installing Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -SAT 8010-

t  Wrench -U-40051A- t  Hand drill with plastic brush t  Flat scraper t  Protective glasses t  Silicon based sealant D 176 404 A2 → ETKA (electronic parts catalogue) Removing

–  Remove the lower engine protection → Bodywork, exterior fitting work; Rep. Gr.50. –  Drain engine oil. –  Remove the front exhaust tube from the exhaust manifold → Chapter. –  Unscrew the bolts fixing sump to gearbox → Item. BXW engines

–  Unscrew the bolts -arrows- and remove the cover plate from the gearbox housing. All vehicles (continued) –  Remove bolts fixing oil sump with liquid seal → Item –  Remove oil sump. It may be necessary to release sump by tapping lightly with a rubber head hammer. –  Remove sealant residue on cylinder block with a 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. Fitting   Note t  Observe use-by date of sealant. t  The oil 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. about 3 mm). –  Apply the silicone-base sealant to the clean surface of the oil sump, proceeding as shown. Sealing compound bead must be: t  2...3 mm thick t  pass next to the bolt holes, through the inner side -arrows-.   Note The sealing compound bead must not be thicker, otherwise excessive sealing compound could enter the sump and block the oil suction pipe strainer. –  Fit the oil sump immediately tightening lightly all of the attachment bolts. –  Tighten the bolts on the sump. → Item –  Tighten the bolts fixing the sump to the gearbox → Item –  Put the front exhaust tube on the exhaust manifold → Chapter.   Note After installing the oil sump, the sealant must dry for approx. 30 minutes. After this time has passed, the engine oil may be filled.