Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Oil Filter: Removal and Replacement

Oil Filter Bracket with Attachments Overview

1

Bolt, 25 Nm

2

Oil filter bracket

‹› Removing:

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Drain the cooling, refer to --> [ Draining and Filling ] See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Service and Repair/Cooling System,
Draining and Filling. 

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Remove the intake manifold, refer to --> [ Intake Manifold ] See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Intake Manifold/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Intake Manifold.

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Remove the connection for the thermostat.

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Disconnect the coolant hose from the thermostat housing.

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Drain the oil filter housing. Refer to --> [ Oil Filter Housing, Draining ] See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Engine Lubrication/Oil Filter
Housing/Service and Repair and remove.

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Loosen the intake manifold support.

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Remove the oil filter bracket, the vent hose- item 6 - remains connected.

3

Gasket

‹› Always replace.