8-Cylinder Gasoline Engine 4.0L TFSI

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Engine Cover, Removing

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CAUTION:

A hot heat shield may cause burns.

Burns to the hands are possible.

- Allow the engine to cool.

-- Carefully remove the engine cover from the pins -arrows-, one after another. Do not pull on the engine cover abruptly to remove it or pull on one side.

Heat Shield, Removing

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-- Remove the ball pins -arrows- and remove the heat shield -1- with the brackets.

Installing

CAUTION:

There is a risk of fire and damage when the heat shield and/or engine cover is missing.

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

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

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

-- Position the engine cover and at the same time, pay attention to the oil filler tube and oil dipstick.

-- Press the grommets on the left side of the engine cover onto the ball pins first, and then the grommets on the right side.

For the tightening specifications, refer to the appropriate service information