Engine Oil: Renewing Oil Filter - Audi A8 2003 Maintenance Manual

Audi A8 2003 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 06.2014
3.41

Engine oil: renewing oil filter

6-cyl. petrol engine 2.8 ltr. FSI, 3.2 ltr. FSI
6-cyl. petrol engine 3.0 ltr. MPI
8-cyl. petrol engine 3.7 ltr. MPI, 4.2 ltr. MPI
8-cyl. petrol engine 4.2 ltr. FSI
10-cyl. petrol engine 5.2 ltr. FSI
12-cyl. petrol engine 6.0 ltr. MPI
6-cyl. diesel engine 3.0 ltr. TDI
8-cyl. diesel engine 4.0 ltr. TDI, 4.2 ltr. TDI
3.41.1 6-cyl. petrol engine 2.8 ltr. FSI, 3.2 ltr.
FSI
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- , measuring range 6 to 50 Nm
Table of tightening torques for installation:
Component/fastener
Sealing cap
Steps for removal:
– Remove engine cover panel
Procedure:
– Remove coolant expansion tank -1- and move it to the side.
– Loosen sealing cap -2- using socket (36 mm) . This causes a
valve to open.
– Wait a few minutes to allow engine oil to drain from filter hous‐
ing into crankcase.
– Completely remove sealing cap -arrow- of oil filter. Make sure
that no engine oil drips onto engine.
– Remove oil filter element and seal -2- from sealing cap.
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– Clean sealing surface of sealing cap -1-.
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– Lightly lubricate new seal -2- with engine oil and insert into
sealing cap. Note position of service tab on seal -arrow-. Flat
side of seal profile must face outwards.
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