Removing and installing oil filter housing, engine support — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

• Renewed: seals

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• Renew the seals and gaskets.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Support engine in its installation position .
2. Unbolt power-assisted steering reservoir, and lay it to one side.
3. Remove connector (arrow) for engine speed sender G28 from dipstick guide tube, and disconnect it.
4. Separate electrical connector (2) on oil pressure switch F1.
5. Unscrew nut (1) and the bolts (upper arrows) which can be accessed from above.

6. Clamp off coolant hoses on engine oil cooler, and pull them off.
7. Remove noise insulation at front (1) and rear (2).
8. Place used oil collection and extraction unitVAS 6622 A under engine.
9. Unscrew cap (4) for oil filter housing.
10. Unscrew bolts (lower arrows), and remove left engine support with oil filter housing. Do not damage wire for engine speed sender G28 while doing so. [Note: Renew the seals and gaskets.]
11. Check oil level .

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