Installing top part of sump - "“engine generation III”" — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D2 (4D)

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• Wear safety goggles. — Clean sealing surfaces; surfaces must be free from oil and grease.
• Cut off tube nozzle at front mark (∅ of nozzle approx. 3 mm).

🔧 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. Use rotating plastic brush for example to remove sealant remnants at top part of sump and cylinder block.
2. ⚠ Wear safety goggles. — Clean sealing surfaces; surfaces must be free from oil and grease.
3. Cut off tube nozzle at front mark (∅ of nozzle approx. 3 mm).
4. Apply sealant bead as shown to clean sealing surface of top part of sump. [Note: After applying the silicone sealant, the top part of the sump must be fitted within 5 minutes.The sealant bead must not be thicker than 3 mm, as otherwise surplus sealant could ingress into the sump and clog the screen in the oil intake pipe.Take particular care when applying sealant bead in area of rear sealing flange (arrows).]
5. Fit top part of sump in position (2nd mechanic required) and pre-tighten bolts (1) and (2) for top part of sump/cylinder block diagonally to 5 Nm. — 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft)

6. Tighten bolts for top part of sump/gearbox.
7. Diagonally tighten bolts for top part of sump/cylinder block.
8. Install oil pump .
9. Install bottom part of sump Installing bottom part of sump - engines with moulded gasket or Installing bottom part of sump - engines with liquid gasket.
10. Fit subframe, paying attention to tightening sequence Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive40.
11. Replace O-ring at guide tube for dipstick and insert guide tube in hole in top part of sump.
12. Install starter Electrical system27.
13. Install alternator Electrical system27.
14. Fit poly V-belt .
15. Allow stop for torque reaction support to drop into position on rubber buffer for torque reaction support and tighten bolts.
16. Pour in engine oil and check oil level .
17. Replenish coolant . [Note: On re-connecting the battery, remember to activate vehicle equipment (radio/radio navigation system, clock, electric window lifters) in line with owner's manual.Deactivate service mode of telematics control unit Radio, telephone, navigation self-diagnosis01.]

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