Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing oil filter bracket Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208-

t  Spring type clip pliers -VAS 5024 A-

t  Locking pin -T40098- Removing   WARNING Hot steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding. t  The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. t  To allow pressure to dissipate, cover filler cap on coolant expansion tank with cloth and open carefully. –  Open filler cap on coolant expansion tank Removing

–  Pull off engine cover panel -arrows-.

–  Vehicles with auxiliary heater: remove bolts -arrows- securing exhaust pipe for auxiliary/additional heater to noise insulation.

–  Release quick-release fasteners -1- and -2- and take off front noise insulation. –  If fitted, open quick-release fasteners -3- and remove rear noise insulation. –  Drain off coolant → Chapter.   Note Before removing, mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt with chalk or felt-tipped pen. If the belt runs in the opposite direction when it is refitted, this can cause breakage. –  Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt.

–  To slacken poly V-belt, turn belt tensioner/damper in direction of -arrow-. –  Lock tensioner in position with locking pin -T40098-. –  Remove poly V-belt.

–  Remove belt tensioner/damper for poly V-belt with engine lifting eye -arrows-. –  Remove alternator → Electrical system; Repair group 27. –  Remove intake manifold and fuel rail → Motronic direct injection and ignition system (4-cylinder); Repair group 24; Servicing injection system.

–  Unbolt bracket for connectors -arrows- from coolant pipe.

–  Disconnect coolant hose -1-. –  Remove bolt -2-.

–  Detach coolant hoses -arrows- from coolant pipe. –  Unscrew bolt -1- and detach coolant pipe.

–  Remove oil cooler -arrows-.

–  Detach pipe -1- for crankcase breather system. –  Unscrew earth cable -2- for oil pressure switch. –  Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove oil filter bracket. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: l  Tightening torques → Chapter „Oil filter bracket - exploded view“   Note t  Renew gaskets and seals. t  Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Parts catalogue. –  Install baffle plate → Item. –  Install poly V-belt → Chapter. –  Fill up with coolant → Chapter.