Fluid Pan: Service and Repair

24 11 011 - Removing and installing/sealing/replacing transmission sump (GA6HP19Z)





Important!
Remove transmission sump only after it has cooled down.
After completion of work, check transmission fluid level Checking/Topping Up Fluid Level in Automatic Transmission (GA6HP19Z).
Use only the approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!





Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear underbody protection.
Remove exhaust system bracket from transmission.





Remove oil drain plug (1).
Tightening torque: 24 11 6AZ Transmission Housing, Transmission Oil Sump.
Drain automatic transmission fluid.

Installation:
Replace oil drain plug.





Unscrew all bolts.
Remove transmission sump (1).

Important!
Transmission with plastic oil sump
From 11/04 new M6x28.5 T40 Torx bolt can be retrospectively replaced.

Installation Note:
Insert screws (2) until screw heads make contact.
Insert all further screws in diagonal sequence from inside to outside until screw heads make contact.
Tightening torque: 24 11 5AZ Transmission Housing, Transmission Oil Sump.





Remove gasket (1) from transmission sump.
Clean transmission oil sump to remove residual oil
Clean sealing faces and groove with a cloth.
Insert new gasket in transmission sump groove.

Important!
Do not degrease transmission sump with cleaning agent.





Replace sealing ring (1) on oil filter tube.





Installation Note:
The gasket is correctly installed when it is engaged in the locating opening of the transmission sump.