Engine Cover, Removing And Installing

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Engine Cover Removing: Version 1

-- Carefully pull the engine cover off the retaining pins one after the other in direction of -arrows-. Do not pull sharply on the engine cover or pull it to one side.

Fig 1: Engine Cover 3.0L TFSI

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Engine Cover Removing: Version 2

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-- Carefully pull the engine cover off the retaining pins one after the other -arrows-. Do not pull sharply on the engine cover or pull it to one side.

Remove the Heat Shield.

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-- Remove the ball pins and bolts -arrows- and then remove the heat shield -1-.

Installing

CAUTION:

Fire hazard and risk of damage due to a missing heat shield/engine cover.

- Never close the hood if the heat shield and engine cover are not installed.

- Never start the engine or move the vehicle if the heat shield/engine cover are missing and the hood is closed.

-- To prevent damage to the engine cover, do not hit it with a fist or a tool.

-- Position the engine cover while paying attention to the oil filler tube and oil dipstick.

-- Press the engine cover into the rubber grommets on the left side first, then into the ones on the right side.

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - CYLINDER HEAD