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– Unscrew oil drain plugs -arrows- of sump and in oil filter cover
-1-.
– Drain engine oil from oil filter housing and sump.
– Renew seals of both oil drain plugs.
– Re-install both oil drain plugs and tighten to specified torque
(see table of tightening torques for installation ⇒ page 67 ).
3.41.2 12-cyl. petrol engine 6.3 ltr. FSI
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Used oil collection and extraction unit - V.A.S 6622 A-
♦ Torque wrench - VAS 6583- , measuring range 3 to 60 Nm
♦ Or: torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- , measuring range 6 to 50
Nm
♦ Or: torque wrench - VAS 5820- , measuring range 20 to 100
Nm
Table of tightening torques for installation:
Component/fastener [Nm]
Oil drain plug on sump 30
Removal steps:
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ page 18 .
Procedure:
– Place oil drip tray under engine sump.
Audi A8 2010 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2014
68 3. Maintenance