Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing oil filter housing - USA vehicles Special tools and workshop equipment required

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

Removing –  Pull off engine cover panel (rear) -arrows-.

–  Unbolt coolant expansion tank -arrow-. –  Unplug electrical connector for coolant shortage indicator switch -F66- at bottom of expansion tank and move expansion tank to one side with coolant hoses -1- and -2- attached.

–  Unplug electrical connectors -1 ... 3-. –  Unscrew nut -arrow-. –  Remove bracket for electrical connector -3-. –  Unscrew centre hex stud located beneath the bracket. –  Remove bracket for electrical connectors -1- and -2-. –  Detach cylinder head cover (left-side) and move clear to one side (crankcase breather hose remains connected) → Chapter.   Note

In the following illustrations the steps to perform are shown from the rear and with the engine removed. –  Unscrew sealing cap -arrow- for oil filter housing. –  Remove oil filter element. –  Extract engine oil from oil filter housing using used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782-.   Note

Place a cloth below the oil filter housing to catch escaping oil. –  Unplug electrical connector at oil pressure switch -F1--arrow-. –  Unscrew oil pressure switch.

–  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  On engines from 05.2005, also remove multi-point socket flange nut → Item. –  Remove oil filter housing. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note Renew gaskets, seals and O-rings. –  Fill up with engine oil and check oil level → Booklet803 or → Booklet805. Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Oil filter housing to engine	13
Oil pressure switch to oil filter housing	20
Sealing cap on oil filter housing	25
Bracket for electrical connectors to cylinder head	9