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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 -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 ⇒ page 74 ).
Continue installation in reverse sequence.
3.43.6 12-cyl. petrol engine 6.3 ltr. FSI
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- , measuring range 6 to 50 Nm
♦ Or: torque wrench - VAS 6583- , measuring range 3 to 60 Nm
♦ Or: torque wrench - VAS 5820- , measuring range 20 to 100
Nm
Table of tightening torques for installation:
Component/fastener [Nm]
Sealing cap 25
Requirements:
• Engine oil drained.
Procedure:
– Loosen sealing cap -arrow- using socket (32 mm) and remove
it.
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