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– 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 -4- and -2- with engine oil and
insert into grooves.
– Fit new oil filter element -3- in sealing cap -1-.
– Fit sealing cap -1- on engine, paying attention to installation
position of filter.
– Use socket (32 mm) to tighten sealing cap to specified torque
(see table of tightening torques for installation ⇒ page 68 ).
Continue installation in reverse sequence.
3.41.8 8-cyl. diesel engine 4.0 ltr. TDI, 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 [Nm]
Sealing cap 35
Steps for removal:
– Remove engine cover panel ⇒ page 9 .
Procedure:
– Loosen sealing cap -arrow- 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 of oil filter. Make sure that no
engine oil drips onto engine.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 06.2014
3. Maintenance 69
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