Removal and installation the lower part of the oil pan (Skoda Octavia 5E)

Contents: For vehicles with a lower part of…⬇ For vehicles with a lower oil pan…⬇ Installation ⬇

The engine oil has been drained. Remove the oil level and temperature sensor "G266".

For vehicles with a lower part of the oil pan made of plastic

Unscrew bolts -1...20-. Remove the lower part of the oil pan.

For vehicles with a lower oil pan section stamped from thin sheet metal

Remove bolts -1...20-. Carefully separate the lower part of the oil pan from the gluing areas.

Installation

For vehicles with a lower oil pan section stamped from thin sheet metal

Note: The sealant must not be expired (see, expiration date). The oil pan must be installed within 5 minutes after applying the silicone sealant. Replace the angle-tightening screws. Replace the gaskets, lip seals and self-locking nuts.

Apply sealant remover to mating surfaces and wait for it to take effect. Remove sealant residue on top of oil pan with a flat scraper. Remove sealant residue from cylinder block and oil pan with chemical sealant remover. Clean and degrease mating surfaces. Cut off the tip of the sealant tube at the front mark (hole diameter about 3mm). Apply silicone sealant to the clean, adhered surface of the upper part of the oil pan "arrow", as shown in the figure. Thickness of the sealant strip: 2...3 mm.

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Note: The oil pan must be installed within 5 minutes of applying the silicone sealant. The sealant bead must not be wider than specified, otherwise excess sealant will enter the oil pan and clog the mesh filter in the oil pickup tube.