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Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Oil pan, removing and installing 

Special tools, equipment, test and inspection devices; required accessories

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VAG. 1331 torque wrench (5 - 50 Nm) 

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Hand drill with plastic brush inset

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Silicone sealing compound D 176 404 A2

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Flat scraper

Removing 

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Remove middle, left, and right damping pans.

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Drain oil.

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Unscrew oil pan.

Note:  The oil pan can be loosened by soft blows with a rubber hammer if necessary.

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Use a flat scraper to remove sealing residue from cylinder block.

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Use a rotating brush to remove sealing residue from oil pan, a hand drill with plastic brushes for example-inset (wear protective glasses).

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Clean sealing surfaces so that they are free of oil and grease.

Installing 

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Ensure that the sealing compound has a valid expiration date.

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The oil pan must be installed within 5 minutes after applying the silicon sealing compound.

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