New Beetle Oil pan removing and installing Volkswagen 1998 – 2005

download Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required Jointed wrench 3185 Socket T10058 Torque wrench V.A.G 1331 Hand drill with plastic brush Protective goggles Flat scraper Silicone sealing compound D 176 404 A2 Locking fluid D 000 600 A2 Removing Remove center and right sound insulation Engines with oil pan protection Body Exterior – Repair Group 50. Remove bolts – 2 – and take sleeves – 3 – off front and rear parts of oil pan protection. Press spreader pin out upward and remove spreader rivets – 4 – . Remove oil pan protection – 1 – . Engines with LongLife Service Pull 3-pin connector off Oil level thermal sensor -G266-. Continuation for all engines Drain engine oil.
Note: Observe disposal regulations! Remove oil pan bolts. Note: Loosen oil pan bolts with jointed wrench 3185 and remove with socket T10058. Remove oil pan. Loosen pan with light blows of a rubber headed hammer if necessary. Remove sealant residue on cylinder block with a flat scraper.