NHTSA ID Number: 10216640
Manufacturer Communication Number: 133820129135
TSB/Document Date: 2022-08-01
Summary
Engine oil service - filter cartridge replacement. When changing the oil filter and installing the new filter seal(s) in the oil filter housing, special attention is required.
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TSB/Document ID: 133820129135
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2013-03-27
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:FILTER/SCREEN
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Technical Service Bulletin
17 Engine oil service - filter cartridge replacement
17 13 38 2012913/5 March 27, 2013. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 10-07 dated June
3, 2010 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A6
2005 - 2008
All
Engine code BKH
A6
2009 - 2011
All
Engine code CCAA
A6/A7
2012
All
Engine code CGXB
A6/A7
2013 - 2014
All
Engine code CTUA
Q7
2011 - 2012
All
Engine code CJWB
Q7
2011 - 2012
All
Engine code CJWC
Q7
2013 - 2014
All
Engine code CTWB
Q7
2013 - 2014
All
Engine code CTWA
A5 Cabriolet
2010 - 2013
All
Engine code CCBA
A5 Cabriolet
2014
All
Engine code CTUB
TT
2007 - 2008
All
Engine code BPY
A4
2010 - 2012
All
Engine code CCBA
A4
2013 - 2014
All
Engine code CGXC
A4
2005 – 2006
All
Engine code BPG
A4
2005 – 2008
All
Engine code BKH
A4
2007 - 2008
All
Engine code BWT
A3
2005 - 2008
All
Engine code BPY
Q5
2009 - 2012
All
Engine code CALB
Q5
2013
All
Engine code CGXB
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of America, Inc.
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Technical Service Bulletin
Q5
2014
All
Engine code CTUC
Q5
2014
All
Engine code CTUD
A5
2013
All
Engine code CGXC
A5
2014
All
Engine code CTUB
Cabriolet
2007 - 2008
All
Engine code BKH
Cabriolet
2007 - 2008
All
Engine code BWT
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
5
-
Revised header data (added model years and engine code)
4
6/3/2010
Revised header data (Controlling TSB display in ElsaWeb)
3
12/22/2008
Revised Title to add Repair Group
Oil filter cartridge requires replacement.
Technical Background
Not applicable.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
When changing the oil filter and installing the new filter seal(s) in the oil filter housing, special attention is required.
Note: Be aware that this seal can be installed inside-out, which must be avoided to prevent oil leaks.
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system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior
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Technical Service Bulletin
1. Before installing new oil seal(s), remove old
seal(s) and ensure that the filter cover seal
groove is clear of any debris.
2. Lubricate the surface of the new seal (Figure 1).
Do not use any sharp tool to install the gasket.
3. Install the seal with the convex surface of the
seal (Figure 1, white arrow) facing out and the
flat surface of the seal with the vertical slot
(Figure 1, black arrow) in. The "half-moon" tab
(Figure 1, blue arrow) must be visible when the
seal is installed in the groove.
Figure 1. The proper position of the seal,
with the convex surface facing out and the
flat surface facing in.
3.0T and 3.2FSI engines only:
1. An additional O-Ring (Figure 2, B) is used in
the 3.2 FSI oil filter housing. Place the ORing (Figure 2, B) in the groove of the oil
filter bracket before installing the oil filter
housing.
2. After properly inserting the new cartridge into
the housing, torque the assembly to 25Nm.
Figure 2. The 3.2, 3.0T FSI oil filter cover in
service position.
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your
Parts Dept. and service manuals for the latest information.
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