Left and right timing chain covers, removing and installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Audi A8, 2009 Audi A8, 2008 Audi A8, and 2007 Audi A8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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During installation, all cable ties must be re-installed at the same location.

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Pull rear engine cover - arrows - off.
Drain coolant → Cooling system, draining and filling .
Remove left coolant pipe → Left coolant pipe, removing and installing .
Remove right coolant pipe → Right coolant pipe, removing and installing .

Remove oxygen sensors G39 and G108 (in front of catalytic converter) → 24 - MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) .
Remove secondary air injection combi-valve: left → Left combination valve for Secondary Air Injection, removing and installing , right → Right combination valve for Secondary Air Injection, removing and installing .
Remove rear coolant pipe → Rear coolant line, removing and installing .

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Remove bolts - 1 to 8 - and remove left timing chain cover.

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Remove bolts - 1 to 8 - and remove right timing chain cover.