Removal and installation a mesh oil filter (VW Touareg 1)

Removal

Remove the oil pan.

Remove the bolts (Fig. 3.71).



Remove the mesh oil filter.

Installation

Install a new gasket 1 on the suction flange of the mesh oil filter 2 and lubricate it with ATF oil (Fig. 3.72).



M6x70 studs are used as guides for the mesh oil filter.

Screw 3 M6x70 studs into the valve box by hand.

Install the mesh oil filter onto the studs.

Carefully press the suction flange into the hole on the valve box until it stops.

Tighten the oil filter mesh bolts.

Install the oil pan. After installation, fill with ATF, then check the ATF level, if necessary - add oil.

Tightening torques

Oil filter mesh bolts: 10 Nm.