Installing bottom part of sump - engines with moulded gasket — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D2 (4D)

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• A moulded gasket must be used again on engines on which the bottom part of the sump had been fitted with a moulded gasket. — Clean sealing surfaces before fitting bottom part of sump.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ A moulded gasket must be used again on engines on which the bottom part of the sump had been fitted with a moulded gasket. — Clean sealing surfaces before fitting bottom part of sump.
2. Fit gasket (2) for bottom part of sump.
3. Screw on sealing cap (1).
4. Fit bottom part of sump in position and pre-tighten all bolts diagonally to 5 Nm. — 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft)
5. Diagonally tighten bolts for bottom part of sump.
6. Pour in engine oil and check oil level .

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