Vehicles with 3.0 L 6-cylinder engine: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Audi S4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing Front Engine Cover

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Remove front engine cover -arrows-.

NOTE: Before removing ribbed belt, mark direction of rotation with chalk or felt-tip marker. Reversing the direction can destroy the belt.

Fig 2: Swinging Ribbed Belt Tensioner To Release Tension On Ribbed Belt

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Move ribbed belt tensioner in direction of arrow to release tension on ribbed belt.
Remove ribbed belt from power steering pump pulley.

Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Fasteners

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For vehicles with auxiliary heater, remove bolts -arrows- for exhaust pipe of stationary heater/auxiliary heater on noise insulation.

Fig 4: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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Remove bolts or quick release screws -1- and -2- and remove front noise insulation.

Fig 5: Starter Wiring Bracket Cable Ties

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Cut cable ties -arrows-, open retainer for starter cable and remove cable.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

Fig 6: Unscrewing Nut For Clamp For ATF Lines

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Remove bracket for ATF lines, by unscrewing nuts -1- and -2-.

All:

Unclip refrigerant line from bracket at oil pan.
Disconnect electrical lines from generator.

Fig 7: Identifying Bolts And Generator

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Remove bolts -arrows- and generator.