Transmission Fluid Pan, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

• Always replace the transmission fluid pan, the bolts of the transmission fluid pan and the clamp.
• Check the O-ring -arrow- on the connector for the Dual-Clutch Transmission Mechatronic -J743- for damage. Replace a faulty O-ring.

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• So that the >>new<< O-ring is not damaged on the contours when positing, tape off off the connector of the mechatronic with cloth tape beforehand.

-- Position the O-ring -arrow-.

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-- Coat the O-ring with DSG transmission fluid.

-- Remove the remaining cloth tape. There may be no residue present in the seal area.

-- Clean the sealing surface on the transmission housing of oil and grease.

-- Position the new oil pan -2- and tighten the new bolts -1- diagonally in multiple steps.

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• When positioning the oil pan, make sure the electrical wires are not pinched.

-- Install the new clamp -3-.

• The offset side of the clamp points to the transmission.

-- Attach and lock the mechatronic connector on the transmission.

-- Fill the transmission oil and check the oil level. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID .