Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Engine oil draining and replacing filter

Warning! Oil extraction not permitted with various engine types!

Special tools and workshop equipment required

- Oil extractor - V.A.G 1307 A -
or
- Oil extractor - V.A.G 1358 A -
- Tension band - 2171-1 -
- Oil filter wrench - 3417 -

Note:
- To extract motor oil more quickly, use probe - V.A.G 1358 A/4 - (outside diameter 10 mm).
- Observe waste disposal regulations!

8-Cylinder Gasoline

- Remove engine cover.



- Remove oil filter cover with a -SW 24- or -SW 32- -arrow-.
- Clean sealing surfaces oil filter cover and at oil filter housing.



- Replace O-rings -2- and -4- filter components -3-.

Note:
- The engine oil will automatically flow into the crankcase as soon as the filter is removed.
- Observe installation position of tab on oil filter.
- Observe waste disposal regulation!

- Insert new oil filter in filter housing.
- Install new O-ring -2- and lubricate lightly.
- Install oil filter cover -1-.
- Remove the noise insulation. Service and Repair
- Open oil drain plug on oil pan or extract oil.
- Install oil drain plug.
- Fill motor oil.

Note:
- Install oil drain plug with new gasket.
- Check for cleanliness.

Tightening Specifications
Oil filter cover 25 Nm
Oil drain plug on oil pan 25 Nm