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

🧭 Before you start

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

• Renewed: seals

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• Disregard (items 1, 3).
• Renew bolts tightened with specified tightening angle.Renew seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts.
• Risk of eye injury.Wear safety goggles. — Use e.g. a rotating plastic brush to remove sealant residue on sump (top section) flange.
• Note the use-by date of the sealant.
• Cut off nozzle of tube at front marking (nozzle ∅ approx. 2 mm).

🔧 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. Detach air conditioner compressor from bracket and tie up Heating, air conditioning87Air conditioner compressor; Detaching and attaching air conditioner compressor at bracket.
2. Remove oil pump .
3. Unplug electrical connector (4) and move wiring clear.
4. Remove nuts (2) and press coolant pump for high-voltage battery V590 towards rear. [Note: Disregard (items 1, 3).]
5. Press in plugs (2) and (3) until bolts are accessible.

6. Remove bolts (arrows) securing gearbox to sump (top section).
7. Slacken and remove bolts in the sequence: (19 ... 1).
8. Carefully release sump (top section) from bonded joint.
9. Detach baffle plate.
10. Remove plugs from inside oil sump (if applicable). [Note: Renew bolts tightened with specified tightening angle.Renew seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts.]
11. ⚠ Protect lubrication system against contamination.Cover exposed parts of the engine. — Remove sealant remaining on cylinder block with flat scraper.
12. ⚠ Risk of eye injury.Wear safety goggles. — Use e.g. a rotating plastic brush to remove sealant residue on sump (top section) flange.
13. Check oil passages in sump (top section) and in cylinder block for dirt.
14. Clean surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease. [Note: Note the use-by date of the sealant.]
15. Cut off nozzle of tube at front marking (nozzle ∅ approx. 2 mm).
16. ⚠ 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 (top section) as shown in illustration. [Note: The sump (top section) must be installed within 5 minutes after applying the sealant.]
17. Check that dowel pin (2) is securely seated in cylinder block.
18. Attach baffle plate (1) to cylinder block.
19. Fit sump (top section) and tighten bolts .
20. Install oil pump . [Note: Plugs (2, 3) must always be fitted to prevent dust from entering.Disregard (items 1, 4).]
21. Fill with engine oil and check oil level 821.

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