Preliminary Work

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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)

Removing engine.
> 100119 REMOVE AND INSTALL ENGINE
Remove transmission from engine
> Refer to 343527 Removing and mounting transmission in the appropriate service information.

or

> WM 373427 REMOVING AND MOUNTING PORSCHE DOPPELKUPPLUNG (PDK) (EXCEPT PANAMERA S E-HYBRID, PANAMERA S HYBRID, PANAMERA EXECUTIVE, PANAMERA GTS, PANAMERA TURBO S,)

> 1001IN SECURE ENGINE ON ASSEMBLY SUPPORT (MOUNTING BRACKET)
Drain engine oil. For details, see
> 170117 DRAINING AND FILLING IN ENGINE OIL (CHANGING ENGINE OIL)
Remove drive belt. For details, see
> 137819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DRIVE BELT

Remove coolant hoses in front of the chain housing cover. Don't forget the holder. Coolant return line on turbo, for example

Fig 1: Coolant Return Line Components Location (Turbo)

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Coolant return line on turbo, 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 aluminium screws
8	Coolant hoses

Removing both valve covers.
> 158219 REMOVE AND INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Remove vibration damper.
> 137619 REMOVE AND INSTALL BELT PULLEY (VIBRATION DAMPER)
Removing joint flange behind the vibration damper and do not re-installed old flange.
> 137419 REMOVE AND INSTALL CRANKSHAFT SEALING RING FOR BELT PULLEY/VIBRATION DAMPER
Removing oil pan and oil guide housing.
> 175019 REMOVE AND INSTALL OIL PAN