Removing and installing sump, engine codes AXW, BLX, BLY, BLR — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touran I (1T, 2003–2015), VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009); platform code 5M1

• Opens: engine oil

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• Observe environmental regulations for disposal.
• Observe expiry date of sealing compound.The sump must be installed immediately and tightened after applying silicone sealing compound.Every time the oil sump is removed, the intermediate plate must be renewed.
• Clean sealing surfaces. They must be free of oil and grease.
• When installing sump with engine out of the vehicle, ensure that sump is flush with cylinder block at flywheel end.Let sealing compound dry for approx. 30 minutes after installing oil sump. Only then fill with engine oil.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Noise insulation
2. Drain engine oil. [Note: Observe environmental regulations for disposal.]
3. Remove securing bolts for sump to gearbox (arrows).
4. If fitted, pull 3-pin connector off oil level and oil temperature sender G266.
5. Loosen sump bolts on flywheel end using T-bar and socket, 10 mm3185 and remove with Allen key, long reach T10058.

6. Unscrew remaining bolts and remove sump. Loosen sump with light blows of a rubber headed hammer, if necessary.
7. Remove oil pump with balancer shaft gear assembly and intermediate plate . [Note: Observe expiry date of sealing compound.The sump must be installed immediately and tightened after applying silicone sealing compound.Every time the oil sump is removed, the intermediate plate must be renewed.]
8. Clean sealing surfaces. They must be free of oil and grease.
9. Install intermediate plate and oil pump with balancer shaft gear assembly .
10. Put sump in position immediately and tighten bolts as follows: [Note: When installing sump with engine out of the vehicle, ensure that sump is flush with cylinder block at flywheel end.Let sealing compound dry for approx. 30 minutes after installing oil sump. Only then fill with engine oil.]

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