How to Install an Oil Pan in an Audi

Removing the Oil Pan
1. Locate the oil pan underneath the motor. The vehicle may need to be raised up so you have room to work. Ensure you raise the vehicle on the opposite end of the drain plug located at the bottom of the drain pan.
2. Drain the engine oil into a drain pan by unscrewing the drain plug with a crescent wrench. Screw the drain plug back to the pan when the oil is finished draining. This will make the pan easier to remove when you unbolt it from the motor.
3. Unscrew all the bolts holding the pan in place. There will be up to 20 bolts holding the pan in place.
4. Pull the oil pan down when you remove the last bolt. If the pan is stubborn you can tap it with a rubber mallet to loosen the seal.
5. Clean the gasket material off the bottom of the motor with a razor scraper or a putty knife. You will need a clean surface for the new oil pan.
Installing the Oil Pan
6. Place the gasket on the oil pan. Ensure the bolt holes match up to the bolt holes on the pan.
7. Hold the pan to the motor and start tightening the bolts to hold it in place. Do not fully tighten any of the bolts until all the bolts are started.
8. Tighten all the bolts with a socket wrench. Ensure all the bolts are tight and there is no exposed bolt holes.
9. Open the hood to access the oil cap on the crankcase. Twist the cap off to add engine oil.
10. Lower the car from the jack. The car needs to be level to check the oil.
11. Add 4 quarts of engine oil to the motor. Check your oil level to ensure you are at proper operating levels. Add more oil if necessary. Do not overfill.