Sub-Assembly Bracket, Removing And Installing, Generator: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Audi Q7. 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 .

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and pivot the left coolant pipe upward.

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

-- Vehicle without high-voltage system: remove the ribbed belt from the tensioner. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the A/C compressor from the bracket and tie it up with the refrigerant hoses connected to the longitudinal member. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ON BRACKET .

-- Vehicle without high-voltage system: remove the generator. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- Disconnect the connectors:

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

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

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

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

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