Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing oil filter bracket with engine oil cooler Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Removal lever -80 - 200-

t  Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782-

t  Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208-

t  Hose clip pliers -VAS 6362-

Removing –  Drain coolant → Chapter. –  Remove radiator cowl → Chapter. –  Remove air cleaner housing → Rep. gr.23.

–  Remove oil filter element → Booklet808.

–  Release hose clips -1- and -2- and remove air hose.

WARNING Risk of injury as the radiator fans may start up automatically. Even when the ignition is switched off, the radiator fans can start up without warning due to accumulated heat in the engine compartment, etc. –  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  Move coolant hose -3- clear. –  Loosen hose clip -2-. –  Unplug electrical connector -1- at charge pressure sender -G31-/intake air temperature sender -G42- and detach air pipe (right-side).

–  Pull oil dipstick out slightly and remove bolt -1-. –  Release clip -2- with removal lever -80 - 200-. –  Pull guide tube for oil dipstick upwards out of cylinder block and push to one side.

–  Place drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- under connection. –  Release hose clip -1- and detach coolant hose. –  Position used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- below engine. –  Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove oil filter bracket with engine oil cooler. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: l  Tightening torques → Chapter „Oil filter bracket and engine oil cooler - exploded view“   Note t  Renew gaskets, seals and O-rings. t  Hose connections and air pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before assembly. t  Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Electronic parts catalogue. –  Install dipstick guide tube → Chapter. –  Install air pipe → Chapter. –  Install air hoses with screw-type clips → Fig.. –  Install air cleaner housing → Rep. gr.23. –  Install radiator cowl → Chapter. –  Install oil filter element, fill up with engine oil and check oil level → Booklet808. –  Fill up cooling system (or change coolant if the engine oil cooler has been renewed) → Anchor.