Sub-Assembly Bracket, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Depending on the model, preliminary work may be required. Refer to SUB-ASSEMBLY BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

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

-- Remove the generator. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connectors:

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1 - For the Oil Pressure Switch -F22- -item 2-

3 - For the Reduced Oil Pressure Switch -F378- -item 4-

5 - For the Piston Cooling Nozzle Control Valve -N522- -item 7-

-- Remove the oil filter element. Refer to ENGINE OIL .

-- Free up the clip -2- for the wiring harness.

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-- Remove the bolt -1-.

-- Unclip the guide tube from the upper timing chain cover in direction of -arrow-.

-- Place a cloth under the sub-assembly bracket to catch any escaping engine oil.

-- Free up the wiring harness.

-- Remove the bolts -1 through 5- and pull off the sub-assembly bracket from the coolant pump housing.

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