CXHA oil pan removal

[Milbrat]

Im looking to remove the oil pan on my 2017 van with CXHA engine.
So far there are two bolts in the back of the engine, by the gearbox that i cannot get to.
Anyone else tried this before, and have a solution? I have tried 1/4 rachet with socket (10mm) but the acces is by an angle and with the flexible joint it's still not enough room for the tools to straighten and hit the bolt correctly.
Anyone got a "how to for dummies" or an idea I haven't thought of?

 

[Dellmassive]

Wobble extension bar?

 

[mmi]

Is it a manual gearbox? Workshop manual mentions that depending on the type of flywheel, two bolts may not be accessible and requiring flywheel removal?

 

[Milbrat]

Wobble extension bar?

Wobble extension bar?

Still to tight to get the socket on..

 

[Milbrat]

Is it a manual gearbox? Workshop manual mentions that depending on the type of flywheel, two bolts may not be accessible and requiring flywheel removal?

This is a DSG transmission

 

[Andromeda]

Im looking to remove the oil pan on my 2017 van with CXHA engine.
So far there are two bolts in the back of the engine, by the gearbox that i cannot get to.
Anyone else tried this before, and have a solution? I have tried 1/4 rachet with socket (10mm) but the acces is by an angle and with the flexible joint it's still not enough room for the tools to straighten and hit the bolt correctly.
Anyone got a "how to for dummies" or an idea I haven't thought of?

Did you manage to do this?

 

[PhillH]

Hi guys, have a look at the other bolts. There should be a female torx in the middle of the bolt head so you can get them with a long torx bit. Also there may be a notch in the back of the flywheel. There is for sure on a manual flywheel.

 

[Led Sandwich]

I took mine off the other day on my manual 6 speed t6. I used a long ball ended Allen key to remove and replace those two bolts but they were a pain. The pan is still a bugger to get out after that and needs twisting and forcing past the ac compressor mounting bracket.

Re fitting is equally difficult with the added un of not ruining the silicone sealant you have to cover it with