Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Touareg (7LA, 7L6, 7L7) 2.5 R5 TDI, VW Touareg (7LA, 7L6, 7L7) 2.5 R5 TDI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Oil filter

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW TOUAREG (7LA, 7L6, 7L7). Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Combination spanner #19
                    
                      Torx bit T25
                    
                      Drive socket # 19 
                    
                      Drive socket # 32 
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW TOUAREG (7LA, 7L6, 7L7). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW TOUAREG (7LA, 7L6, 7L7). Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the hood.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 4

Clean the oil filter. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 5

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #32. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 6

Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
Step 7

Remove the filter element from the filter housing. Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
Step 8

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW TOUAREG (7LA, 7L6, 7L7). AUTODOC recommends:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Step 9

Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use Torx T25.
Step 10

Remove the oil pan cover.
Step 11

Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 12

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW TOUAREG (7LA, 7L6, 7L7). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 15

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 16

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 17

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 18

Reinstall the oil pan lower cover.
Step 19

Tighten the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20

Lower the car.

Step 21

Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 22

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 23

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 24

Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
Step 25

Screw the new filter into its place.

Please note!
Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
Step 26

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 27

Install a new oil filter housing cover and tighten it. Use a drive socket #32. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 28

Remove the oil filler cap. Insert the funnel.
Step 29

Pour new oil into the engine in the amount recommended by the car manufacturer.

AUTODOC recommends:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 30

Check the oil level using the dipstick. Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 31

Install the oil filler cap. Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 32

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.

Step 33

Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 34

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 35

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW TOUAREG (7LA, 7L6, 7L7). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out. To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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