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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Audi RS 4 and 2007 Audi RS 4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

During installation, re-install all heat insulation sleeves and heat shields at the same locations.
All cable ties opened or cut during engine removal must be reinstalled at the same locations during installation.

Remove engine → Engine, removing .
Leave engine with transmission installed on scissor lift platform VAS 6131.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts, Oil Dipstick Guide Tube Upward, Bolts & Hose Clips

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Remove bolts - 2 - and - 3 - and remove oil dipstick guide tube upward.
Remove bolts - 4 - and - 5 -.
Slide heat insulation sleeve over left coolant connection hose to side.
Loosen hose clips - 1 - and - 7 -.

Remove left coolant pipe from coolant hoses.

NOTE:

Ignore - 6 -.

Fig 2: Identifying Secondary Air Injection Combination Valves Air Guide Hose & Bolts

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Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 -.
Lay aside air guide pipe to secondary air injection combination valves.

NOTE:

Ignore - 3 -.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts & Hose Clip

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Remove bolts - 3 - and - 4 -.
Slide heat insulation sleeve over right coolant connection hose to side.
Loosen hose clip - 1 -.
Remove right coolant pipe from coolant connection hose.

NOTE:

Ignore - 2 - and - 5 -.

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts, Wiring Harness Bracket From Rear Coolant Pipe, Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor G62 Electrical Connector & Rear Coolant Pipe Bracket Electrical Connectors

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Remove nuts - 2 - and remove wiring harness bracket from rear coolant pipe.
Disconnect electrical connector - 3 - on Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor G62.
Remove electrical connectors - 1 - and - 4 - from bracket at rear coolant pipe.

Fig 5: Removing Bolts, Rear Coolant Pipe & Secondary Air Injection Combination Valves

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Remove bolts - 1 to 4 -.
Remove rear coolant pipe and secondary air injection combination valves.

Fig 6: Left Timing Chain Cover Bolts

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

Fig 7: Right Timing Chain Cover Bolts

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