Audi A8 2003 Maintenance Manual page 67

– Remove O-ring -2- on oil filter housing -1-.
– Lightly lubricate new O-ring -2- with engine oil and insert into
groove -arrow-.
– Fit new oil filter element in sealing cap.
– Use socket (36 mm) to fit sealing cap and tighten it to specified
torque (see table of tightening torques for installation
⇒ page 62 ).
Continue installation in reverse sequence.
3.41.2 6-cyl. petrol engine 3.0 ltr. MPI
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Oil filter tool - 3417-
♦ Hazet strap wrench - 2171-1-
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- , measuring range 6 to 50 Nm
Table of tightening torques for installation:
Component/fastener
Oil filter cartridge
Requirements:
• Engine oil drained.
Procedure:
– Use Hazet strap wrench - 2171-1- or oil filter tool - 3417- to
slacken oil filter cartridge -arrow- and then remove it.
– Clean sealing surface for oil filter at engine.
[Nm]
30
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