Lower Timing Chain Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

• The transmission is removed. Refer to appropriate Service Information .
• During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.

-- Remove the flywheel. Refer to FLYWHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the Engine Support Bridge - Spindle:10-222A/11  at the front left of the Extractor are remove the Engine Support Plate:T40299  .

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-- Remove the upper timing chain cover. Refer to UPPER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- A3 2021: remove the brake booster vacuum pump. Refer to Vacuum Pump, Removing and Installing .

-- All other models: remove the brake booster vacuum pump. Refer to VACUUM PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the Engine Speed Sensor -G28-.Refer to Engine Speed Sensor -G28-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector for the Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor -G265-.

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-- First remove the bolts -arrows- and then bolts -1 through 6-.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Timing Chain Cover, Tightening Sequence

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-- Carefully loosen the lower timing chain cover -1- from the bonding; place the screwdriver -A- on the designated points at the top and bottom to do this:

Fig 2: Identifying Screwdriver And Removal Positions For Control Housing Cover From Cylinder Block Or From Upper Section Of Oil Pan

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2 -

Cylinder Block

3 -

Oil Pan Upper Section

-- Start to loosen in the respective alignment sleeve area -arrows-.

-- Press the transmission side of the crankshaft seal out of the lower timing chain cover.