Engine Oil Cooler Thermostat, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A6 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Remove the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the coolant pump ribbed belt pulley using a :3212 to counterhold.

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NOTE:

Lay a cloth below to catch the draining engine oil.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- for the cover -1-.

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-- Turn the M6 bolt -1- in the thread on the cover and remove the cover from the bolt in order to remove the cover -2-.

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-- Remove the engine oil cooler temperature regulator -4-.