Preliminary Work

Information 

The following repair instructions are only relevant for disassembling the engine.

• In the event of a leaking chain housing cover, refer to the document 

  > 153351 SEALING CHAIN HOUSING COVER (ENGINE INSTALLED) .

1. Removing engine.

   > 100119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE

2. Remove transmission from engine and suspend engine on the assembly support

   > 1001IN SECURING ENGINE ON ASSEMBLY SUPPORT (MOUNTING BRACKET) .

3. Drain engine oil. For details, see > 170117 DRAINING AND FILLING ENGINE OIL (CHANGING ENGINE OIL) .
4. Remove drive belt. For details, see > 137819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
5. Remove coolant hoses in front of the chain housing cover. Don't forget the holder. > Coolant return line on turbo engine, for example 
   Fig 1: Coolant Return Line On Turbo Engine Components Location - For Example

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   Coolant return line on turbo engine, for example

   1	Connection piece on alternator
   2	Connection piece screw
   3	Screw, M6 x 20
   4	Coolant return line
   5	Coolant return hose assembly
   6	Bracket
   7	M6 screw Aluminium screw  ; Always use new aluminum screws
   8	Clip

6. Remove both cylinder head covers.

   > 158219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CYLINDER HEAD COVER 

7. Remove vibration damper.

   > Refer to the appropriate service information.

8. Remove joint flange behind the vibration damper and do not re-installed old flange.

   > Refer to the appropriate service information

9. Remove oil pan and oil guide housing.

   > 175019 REMOVE AND INSTALL OIL PAN