Oil change + change the oil filter on Golf VII

First of all, put your vehicle on high with handbrake and gear engaged, without forgetting to put some candles to work in while keeping it secure.

Get under the car Below the engine you can see that a plastic protection panel must be removed to have access to the drain plug and the oil filter.

On the protection panel YOU have 10 screws to remove for then simply remove it by pulling downwards.

7 screws to remove with a TORX screwdriver with a 30 mm tip.

3 screws to remove with a TORX screwdriver with a 35 mm tip.

Do well around the plate For don't forget to remove some before shooting.

I advise you of put the screws in a small jar so as not to lose them.

Withdraw le bouchon de remplissage upper, above the engine for better oil flow.

With the help of the key of 19, unscrew the drain plug located at the rear of the oil pan.

Before completely removing the plug, place a container under the crankcase to collect the used oil.

Be careful, at first the trickle of oil will fall quite far, then end up horizontally. Keep a constant watch so that the oil always falls into the container.

Remember to put the car on a flat surface (remove the jack stands) so that all the oil can drain from the crankcase. Put it back and always under your Golf VII', you can see on the side of the engine the oil filter (more precisely at the front of the engine crankcase).

Access is quite difficult but you can't miss it because it is very visible from below.

Use the 32 socket to unscrew the filter bell, an extension of about 15-20 cm is required.

Oil will leak, have an old cloth to put underneath.

Votre filtre à huile is now removed with its bell.

Once the bell is in your hands, pull hard the old one oil filter to unclip it outwards of the blister.

In red: The bell without oil filter.

A host: The used oil filter.

In orange: The new gasket for the bell.

In purple: The new oil filter.

A gasket is located on the filter bell oil, for to remove it you can use a small flat screwdriver by doing lever.

You can now put the new gasket in the same place, think about put some oil on it for better application.

Once the seal is put back in place, Put the new oil filter in place respecting its direction and in pressing hard on it for the clipsser in the bell.

When you do an oil change, it's necessary bought a new screw with the gasket in it because this one cannot be removed.

With the help of the key of 19, screw the drain plug located at the rear of the oil pan.

Remember to tighten it without forcing it too much so that you can remove it without any problems at the next oil change.

You can now replace the oil filter.

I advise you put it in the oil filter holder, then screw the bell by hand until it is well taken in the screw thread.

Use the 32 socket to screw the filter bell, an extension of about 15-20 cm is required.

Remember to tighten it without forcing it too much so that you can remove it without any problems at the next oil change.

Start with put a small amount (1/2 liter) And check for leaks at the crankcase plug level.

If possible, use a funnel with a filter on it to be more precise and not get it everywhere.

Use the oil level gauge to be able to reach your level, pull it up to remove it.

Wipe the using a clean, dry cloth.

In red: Minimum level required.

In blue: Maximum level required.

Start your vehicle for about 5 minutes to allow the oil filter to fill for better accuracy, before starting check to be above the minimum oil level.

You can now Place your vehicle on a flat, straight surface For adjust the oil level while checking your level.

On the protection panel YOU have 10 screws to replace.

7 screws to remove with a TORX screwdriver with a 30 mm tip.

3 screws to remove with a TORX screwdriver with a 35 mm tip.

Do well around the plate For check that it is securely attached.

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