Lower sump - remove and install — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5U3, 5UC, 5UB

• Opens: engine oil

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• The oil sump is sealed with Silicone sealantD 176 501 A1.The Silicone sealantD 176 501 A1 has high adhesive power once it is hardened.
• Risk of eye injuries.Wear protective goggles! — Remove the remaining Silicone sealantD 176 501 A1 on the lower oil crankcase with a plastic rotary brush.
• Risk of impurities in the lubrication system.Cover all exposed engine components. — Cut the pipe injector on front marking (∅ of injector is approx. 3 mm).
• The sealant cord cannot be thicker, or else the excessive sealant can go to the oil pan and obstruct the oil suction tube sieve.
• Once the oil crankcase is installed, the Silicone sealantD 176 501 A1 must be allowed to dry for approx. 30 minutes. Only then must the engine oil be filled.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Drain engine oil.
2. Loosen based on the indicated sequence and remove all lower oil crankcase fastening bolts.
3. On the point indicated with an (arrow), carefully remove the lower part of the crankcase with a small screwdriver. [Note: The oil sump is sealed with Silicone sealantD 176 501 A1.The Silicone sealantD 176 501 A1 has high adhesive power once it is hardened.]
4. Carefully remove the lower oil sump from the cylinder block using a spatula in lever motions.
5. Remove oil crankcase.

6. Remove the remaining Silicone sealantD 176 501 A1 in the upper crankcase using a flat spatula.
7. ⚠ Risk of eye injuries.Wear protective goggles! — Remove the remaining Silicone sealantD 176 501 A1 on the lower oil crankcase with a plastic rotary brush.
8. ⚠ Wear protective glasses. — Clean the sealing surfaces. They must be free of oil and grease. [Note: Observe the use-by date for the Silicone sealantD 176 501 A1.The crankcase must be installed within 5 minutes after applying the Silicone sealantD 176 501 A1.The crankcase may be easily and safely installed by putting M 6 threaded pins in two points in the upper crankcase.]
9. ⚠ Risk of impurities in the lubrication system.Cover all exposed engine components. — Cut the pipe injector on front marking (∅ of injector is approx. 3 mm).
10. Apply the Silicone sealantD 176 501 A1, as shown, onto clean sealing surface of the crankcase. [Note: The sealant cord cannot be thicker, or else the excessive sealant can go to the oil pan and obstruct the oil suction tube sieve.]
11. Immediately install the crankcase and insert all bolts without final torque.
12. Follow the torque sequence [Note: Once the oil crankcase is installed, the Silicone sealantD 176 501 A1 must be allowed to dry for approx. 30 minutes. Only then must the engine oil be filled.]
13. Refill with engine oil.

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