Removing and installing oil filter housing - vehicles with fuel line — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

• Renewed: seals

Don't miss

• Do not attempt to bend fuel line to a different shape.
• Place a cloth around the oil filter housing to catch escaping oil.
• Renew seals and O-rings.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 1 workshop diagram for BYH

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove pressure control valve for crankcase breather system .
2. Remove intake manifold .
3. Unscrew bolts (1, 3) and detach retaining clamp (2).
4. Unscrew union nuts (arrows) and carefully push high-pressure pipe to one side. [Note: Do not attempt to bend fuel line to a different shape.]
5. Unplug electrical connector (1). [Note: Place a cloth around the oil filter housing to catch escaping oil.]

6. Unscrew sealing cap and take out oil filter element.
7. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove oil filter housing. [Note: Renew seals and O-rings.]
8. Install pressure control valve for crankcase breather system .
9. Install fuel line .
10. Install intake manifold .
11. Check oil level 420.
12. Check for leaks .

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