Removing and installing oil filter housing - USA vehicles — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

• Renewed: gaskets

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• In the following illustrations the steps to perform are shown from the rear and with the engine removed.
• Place a cloth below the oil filter housing to catch escaping oil.
• Renew gaskets, seals and O-rings.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Pull off engine cover panel (rear) (arrows).
2. Unbolt coolant expansion tank (arrow).
3. Unplug electrical connector for coolant shortage indicator switch F66 at bottom of expansion tank and move expansion tank to one side with coolant hoses (1) and (2) attached.
4. Unplug electrical connectors (1 ... 3).
5. Unscrew nut (arrow).

6. Remove bracket for electrical connector (3).
7. Unscrew centre hex stud located beneath the bracket.
8. Remove bracket for electrical connectors (1) and (2).
9. Detach cylinder head cover (left-side) and move clear to one side (crankcase breather hose remains connected) . [Note: In the following illustrations the steps to perform are shown from the rear and with the engine removed.]
10. Unscrew sealing cap (arrow) for oil filter housing.
11. Remove oil filter element.
12. Extract engine oil from oil filter housing using used oil collection and extraction unitV.A.G 1782. [Note: Place a cloth below the oil filter housing to catch escaping oil.]
13. Unplug electrical connector at oil pressure switch F1(arrow).
14. Unscrew oil pressure switch.
15. Remove bolts (arrows).
16. On engines from 05.2005, also remove multi-point socket flange nut .
17. Remove oil filter housing. [Note: Renew gaskets, seals and O-rings.]
18. Fill up with engine oil and check oil level 803 or 805.

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