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– Pull oil filter element -1- and O-ring -2- out of sealing cap -3-.
– Clean sealing surfaces of sealing cap -1-.
– Lightly lubricate new O-ring -2- with engine oil and insert into
groove.
– Fit new oil filter element -1- in sealing cap -3-.
– Fit sealing cap -3- on engine and tighten to appropriate torque
using socket (24 mm) (see table of tightening torques for in‐
stallation ⇒ page 64
Continue installation in reverse sequence.
3.41.4 8-cyl. petrol engine 4.2 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:
– Loosen sealing cap -arrow- of oil filter using socket (24 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.
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