Sub-Assembly Bracket, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Audi Q5:

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- for the Charge Air Pressure Sensor -G31-.

-- Loosen the hose clamp -1- and remove the air duct pipe from the Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3- (example illustration).

-- Seal off any open lines and connections with plugs that are thoroughly cleaned from the : VAS6122  .

-- Remove the left front wheel. Refer to 44 WHEELS, TIRES AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT .

-- Remove the front left wheel spoiler. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Loosen the hose clamp -1- and remove the air duct hose and remove downward.

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-- Seal off any open lines and connections with plugs that are thoroughly cleaned from the : VAS6122  .

Continuation for All Vehicles: 

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-- Disconnect the connectors and free up the wires.

1. For the Oil Pressure Switch -F22-
2. For the Reduced Oil Pressure Switch -F378-
3. For the Piston Cooling Nozzle Control Valve -N522-

-- Free up the wires.

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-- Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 3- and pivot the left coolant pipe upward.

-- Drain the coolant. Refer to DRAIN THE COOLANT .

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

Audi A4/A5/A6:

-- Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Audi Q5:

-- Remove the A/C compressor with the refrigerant hoses still connected from the bracket and tie it up on the left side. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING FROM BRACKET .

Continuation for All Vehicles: 

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

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

-- Free up the wires.

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

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