Tower Brace Additional Reinforcement, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the Engine Control Module -J623- from the bracket and set aside. Refer to ENGINE/MOTOR CONTROL MODULE -J623-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING - 2.0L or ENGINE CONTROL MODULE - Servicing 3.0L .

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and push the bracket -1- for the engine control module slightly forward.

Courtesy of AUDI

-- Unclip the left and right cover from the bulkhead. Refer to OVERVIEW - BULKHEAD .

-- Remove the Terminal 30 Wire Junction -TV2- from the bulkhead and push it slightly forward. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - RELAY PANELS, FUSE PANELS AND E-BOXES .

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING - 2.0L or AIR FILTER - Servicing 3.0L .

Vehicles with TDI Engine

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and move the bracket -1- for the Differential Pressure Sensor -G505- to the side.

Continuation for all vehicles

-- Remove the upper cover for the plenum chamber end plate. Refer to OVERVIEW - BULKHEAD .

-- Loosen the lock washers -arrows- with the Pry Lever:80-200  .

Courtesy of AUDI

-- Pivot the trim panel -1- upward.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Courtesy of AUDI

-- Remove the additional reinforcement -1- with the plenum chamber end plate -2-.