Removal and Replacement

Engine Oil, Draining and Replacing Oil Filter

WARNING! Oil extraction not permitted with various engine types!

Note:
- Perform oil change at operating temperature.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Oil Extractor -VAG 1782-
- Hazet Tension Band -2171-1-
- Oil Filter Wrench -3417-
- Oil Drain Adapter -T 40057-

Note:
- Observe waste disposal regulations!

3.2L MPI

- To drain oil, remove noise insulation on drain plug.



- Remove oil drain plug -1- and drain oil.

Note:
- Observe waste disposal regulations!

- Loosen lower portion of filter housing -3- at the hex -2- or circumference -4- and remove.
- Remove the old air filter.
- Thoroughly wipe oil filter housing with a shop cloth.
- Remove old O-ring.
- Take new O-ring and coat with engine oil.
- Install new filter element and O-ring.
- Tighten the filter housing lower section -3- at the hex bolt -2- to 30 Nm.
- Install the oil drain plug -1- with a new seal and tighten to 10 Nm.
- Fill with engine oil.

Tightening Specifications
Oil drain plug 30 Nm