Removing and installing sump (bottom section) - all engine codes except CJZA, CYVB — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85

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• Risk of eye injury.Wear safety goggles. — Remove sealant residue on sump (bottom section) using rotating plastic brush or similar.
• Note the use-by date of the sealant.
• Cut off nozzle of tube at front marking (nozzle ∅ approx. 2 mm).
• Take particular care when applying sealant bead in area of sealing flange.The sump (bottom section) must be installed within 5 minutes after applying the sealant.
• After installing the sump (bottom section), wait about 30 minutes for the sealant to dry. Then (and only then) fill the engine with engine oil.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 45 workshop diagrams for CJZA

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Unplug electrical connector (1) at oil level and oil temperature sender G266.
2. Slacken and remove bolts in the sequence: (19 ... 1).
3. Carefully lever off sump (bottom section) with a screwdriver at position marked by "“arrow”".
4. Carefully release sump (bottom section) from bonded joint using a spatula (commercially available).
5. ⚠ Protect lubrication system against contamination.Cover exposed parts of the engine. — Spray sealing surface with sealant remover and wait for it to take effect.

6. Remove sealant remaining on sump (top section) with flat scraper.
7. ⚠ Risk of eye injury.Wear safety goggles. — Remove sealant residue on sump (bottom section) using rotating plastic brush or similar.
8. Clean surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease. [Note: Note the use-by date of the sealant.]
9. Cut off nozzle of tube at front marking (nozzle ∅ approx. 2 mm).
10. ⚠ Make sure lubrication system is not clogged by excess sealant.The bead of sealant must not be thicker than specified. — Apply bead of sealant (arrow) onto clean sealing surface of sump (bottom section) as shown in illustration. [Note: Take particular care when applying sealant bead in area of sealing flange.The sump (bottom section) must be installed within 5 minutes after applying the sealant.]
11. Fit sump (bottom section) and tighten bolts . [Note: After installing the sump (bottom section), wait about 30 minutes for the sealant to dry. Then (and only then) fill the engine with engine oil.]
12. Fill with engine oil and check oil level 821.

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