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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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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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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