Removing and installing sump (bottom section, sheet metal version) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

• Renewed: seals

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• Note expiry date of silicone sealant.Renew the bolts tightened with specified tightening angle.Renew seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts.
• Risk of eye injury.Wear safety goggles. — Remove sealant residue on sump (bottom section) (1) using rotating plastic brush or similar.
• Clean sealing surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease.
• Cut off nozzle of tube at front marking (∅ of nozzle approx. 3 mm).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove bolts (1 ... 20).
2. Carefully release sump (bottom section) from bonded joint. [Note: Note expiry date of silicone sealant.Renew the bolts tightened with specified tightening angle.Renew seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts.]
3. Spray sealing surface with sealant remover and wait for it to take effect.
4. Remove sealant remaining on sump (top section) with flat scraper.
5. ⚠ Risk of eye injury.Wear safety goggles. — Remove sealant residue on sump (bottom section) (1) using rotating plastic brush or similar.

6. Clean sealing surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease.
7. Cut off nozzle of tube at front marking (∅ of nozzle approx. 3 mm).
8. Apply silicone sealant onto clean sealing surface of sump (bottom section) as illustrated (arrow). [Note: The sump must be installed within 5 minutes after applying the silicone sealant.The bead of sealant must not be thicker than specified, otherwise excess sealant can enter the sump and obstruct the strainer in the oil intake pipe.After fitting sump assembly, the sealant must dry for approx. 30 minutes. Then (and only then) fill the engine with engine oil.]
9. Fit sump (bottom section) immediately and tighten bolts.
10. Fill with engine oil and check oil level 819.

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