Audi A8 2010 Maintenance Manual page 81

– Pull oil filter element -3- and O-ring -2- out of sealing cap -1-.
– Clean sealing surfaces of sealing cap -1-.
– Lightly lubricate new O-rings -2- and -4- with engine oil and
insert O-rings.
– Fit new oil filter element -3- in sealing cap.
– Screw sealing cap -1- into oil filter housing and tighten it to
specified torque using socket (32 mm) (see table of tightening
torques for installation
Continue installation in reverse sequence.
3.43.8 8-cyl. diesel engine 4.2 ltr. TDI
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
Removal steps:
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– Remove engine cover panel
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Procedure:
– Loosen sealing cap -illustration- of oil filter using socket (32
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. Make sure that no engine oil
drips onto engine.
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