Oil change Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 - 2017

The sump plug is located on the base of the engine. It is accessed underneath the car

You will need to remove the undertray

Undo the fixings - use Torx-25, Torx-30 and 13mm sockets

Carefully remove the undertray

Here is the sump plug

Do not forget to place a suitably sized receiving tray beneath

Using a 6mm (Allen key) socket, carefully remove the sump plug and fully drain the oil. When the sump has emptied, wipe clean the sump plug area with a paper towel and refit a new sump plug and washer

Do not over tighten - replace the undertray