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Preliminary Work

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→ Protect components from dirt and contamination.

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→ Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.

→ Use suction to remove ignitable vapors.

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Specifications for wrench sizes (a/f specifications) for screw heads are described as follows:

  1. Remove the engine.

    → 100119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE .

  2. Remove the transmission.

    → WM 343527 REMOVING AND MOUNTING TRANSMISSION .

    → 373427 REMOVING AND MOUNTING PORSCHE DOPPELKUPPLUNG (PDK) .

  3. Remove the flywheel.

    → 136019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FLYWHEEL - PDK TRANSMISSION - TURBO .

    → 136019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DUAL-MASS FLYWHEEL - TURBO .

  4. Mount the engine on the engine assembly support.

    → 1001IN TOOLS FOR REMOVING UNITS AND WORKING ON THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORT .

  5. Remove rear silencer.

    → 263319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR SILENCER - TURBO .

    Get another person to help you carry out the work! 

    1. 5.1. Unclip oxygen sensor cable -arrows-  .
      1. Oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter
      2. Oxygen sensor downstream of catalytic converter
        Fig 1: Releasing Oxygen Sensor Cable
        G09815606Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 5.2. Remove the four M8 hexagon nuts (a/f 13) on the turbocharger flange and replace the nuts.
    3. 5.3. Unscrew one external Torx screw (E10, M6 x 12) on the turbocharger heat shield.
    4. 5.4. Remove rear silencer.
  6. Remove engine carrier -1-  .

    → 103019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE CARRIER - TURBO .

    1. 6.1. Unclip exhaust temperature sensor line.
    2. 6.2. Remove engine carrier with intermediate flange and holder for rear silencer.
      Fig 2: Identifying Engine Carrier And Rear Silencer (Turbo)
      G09815607Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove intake air lines -1-  .
    1. 7.1. Cylinder bank 1-3: 
      1. 7.1.1. Remove hose connections on the ambient air valve -2 and 3-  and unclip the hose -arrow-  .
      2. 7.1.2. Unscrew two external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 30) on the turbocharger and remove the cover and the intake air line.
        Fig 3: Removing Intake Air Line (Cylinder Bank 1-3)
        G09815608Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 7.2. Cylinder bank 4-6: 
      1. 7.2.1. Disconnect positive crankcase ventilation line -4-  , remove hose connections on the ambient air valve -2 and 3-  and unclip the hose -left arrow-  .
      2. 7.2.2. Unscrew two external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 20) on the turbocharger and remove the intake air line.
        Fig 4: Removing Intake Air Line (Cylinder Bank 4-6)
        G09815609Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove secondary-air pump -1-  .

    → 266519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SECONDARY-AIR PUMP - TURBO .

    1. 8.1. Pull off hose -2-  and disconnect cable plug.
    2. 8.2. Unscrew two M6 external Torx screws (E10) and remove the pump.
      Fig 5: Identifying Secondary-Air Pump Screws
      G09815610Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Loosen three external Torx screws (E12, M8 x 12) -2-  on the hydraulic pump pulley -1-  (do not unscrew fully).
    Fig 6: Identifying Hydraulic Pump Pulley
    G09815611Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the drive belt.

    → 137819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DRIVE BELT - TURBO .

    1. 10.1. Unscrew screws for hydraulic pump pulley and remove the pulley.
  11. Remove the generator.

    → 272219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING GENERATOR .

    1. 11.1. Unplug electric plug connection -1-  and lift off the rubber cover -2-  with a screwdriver -arrow-  .
      Fig 7: Locating Generator Electric Connections
      G09815612Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 11.2. Loosen the B+ line by unscrewing one M8 hexagon nut (a/f 13) -1-  .
      Fig 8: Identifying Generator B+ Line
      G09815613Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  12. Completely remove the intake-air distributor -1-  .

    → 244619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE-AIR DISTRIBUTOR - TURBO .

    1. 12.1. Remove connections on the center part.
    2. 12.2. Unscrew one external Torx screw (E10, M6 x 16) used to secure the cable duct.
    3. 12.3. Unscrew two external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 12) at the oil filler tube.
    4. 12.4. Disconnect cable plug at the intake manifold pressure sensor and engine compartment temperature sensor.
    5. 12.5. Unscrew six external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 35) on each intake-air distributor and remove the intake-air distributor by lifting up cylinder bank 4-6 first -arrow-  .
      Fig 9: Lifting Intake-Air Distributor
      G09815614Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove oil return lines and exhaust temperature sensor.

    → 217819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OIL RETURN LINE FOR TURBOCHARGER .

    → 216420 REMOVING AND INSTALLING EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSORS .

    1. 13.1. Remove oil return line -1-  and exhaust temperature sensor -4-  on turbocharger 1-3.
      Fig 10: Locating Exhaust Temperature Sensor (Bank 1-3)
      G09815615Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 13.2. Remove exhaust temperature sensor -1-  on turbocharger 4-6.
      Fig 11: Locating Exhaust Temperature Sensor (Cylinder Bank 4-6)
      G09815616Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. 13.3. Remove oil return line.
      Fig 12: Identifying Turbocharger Oil Return Line
      G09815617Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    4. 13.4. Expose line -1-  for exhaust temperature sensor 4-6 -arrows-  .
      Fig 13: Locating Exhaust Temperature Sensor Line Routing
      G09815618Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    5. 13.5. Remove oil return lines -1-  at the oil pan.
      Fig 14: Identifying Oil Return Line
      G09815619Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  14. Loosen fastening points securing coolant and oil lines to the turbocharger.
    1. 14.1. Coolant lines -1- and oil line -3- on cylinder bank 1-3:  Open spring band clamps -2-  and unscrew two M6 external Torx screws (E10) -4 and 5-  .
      Fig 15: Identifying Coolant And Oil Lines (Cylinder Bank 1-3)
      G09815620Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 14.2. Remove oil pressure line from the cylinder head. Unscrew one external Torx screw (E10, M6 x 12).
    3. 14.3. Coolant lines and oil line on cylinder bank 4-6:  Unscrew three M6 external Torx screws (E10) -1 to 3-  .
      1. Holder for oil line
      2. Holder for coolant lines
      3. Oil pressure line connection on cylinder head
        Fig 16: Identifying Coolant Lines And Oil Line (Cylinder Bank 4-6)
        G09815621Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    4. 14.4. Loosen the oil pressure line -1-  at the holder by unscrewing the external Torx screw (E10, M6 x 12) -2-  .
      Fig 17: Identifying Oil Pressure Line Holder (Cylinder Bank 4-6)
      G09815622Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    5. 14.5. Replace O-rings on oil pressure lines.
  15. Remove turbocharger with wire assembly.

    → 213019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TURBOCHARGER .

  16. Remove heat shields -2-  . Unscrew two external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 12) -3-  .
    Fig 18: Identifying Heat Shield Screw (Cylinder Bank 1-3)
    G09815623Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove exhaust manifold.

    → 261019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING EXHAUST MANIFOLD - TURBO .

  18. Drain engine oil.

    → 170155 CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER - TURBO .

    1. 18.1. Unscrew drain plug and collect emerging oil.
    2. 18.2. Then screw in drain plug with a new sealing ring and tighten to the specified torque.

      → Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ft. lb.) 

  19. Remove oil filler neck -1-  .

    → 171519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OIL FILLER NECK - TURBO .

    1. 19.1. Unscrew two external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 20) -2-  and pull the connection piece out of the crankcase.
    2. 19.2. Close off opening with adhesive tape or a stopper.
    3. 19.3. Replace O-ring.
      Fig 19: Identifying Oil Filler Neck
      G09815624Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  20. Unplug cable plugs in the cylinder head cover area, disconnect ground straps for ignition coils and unclip cable duct.
    1. 20.1. Cylinder bank 1-3: 
      1. Internal Torx screws (T40) securing ground connection for bar ignition modules
      2. Connectors for bar ignition modules
      3. Hall sender
      4. Solenoid hydraulic valve for valve lift adjustment
      5. Cable duct
        Fig 20: Identifying Cable Plugs And Electric Lines (Cylinder Bank 1-3)
        G09815625Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 20.2. Cylinder bank 4-6: 
      1. Internal Torx screws (T40) securing ground connection for bar ignition modules
      2. Connectors for bar ignition modules
      3. Hall sender
      4. Solenoid hydraulic valve for valve lift adjustment
      5. Cable duct
        Fig 21: Identifying Cable Plugs And Electric Lines (Cylinder Bank 4-6)
        G09815626Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove holder for turbocharger, pull off bar ignition modules and disconnect coolant pipe.
    1. 21.1. Unscrew two external Torx screws (E12, M8 x 35) -2-  and remove the holder -1-  .
    2. 21.2. Pull off bar ignition modules -3-  .
      Fig 22: Identifying Turbocharger And Bar Ignition Modules Holder
      G09815627Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  22. Disconnect B+ line -1-  and control line for solenoid switch (terminal 50) -2-  at the starter.

    → 276019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STARTER .

    Fig 23: Removing Starter Cable Shoe Fastening Nuts
    G09815628Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove positive crankcase ventilation line -1-  (air-conditioning compressor remains in the vehicle when you remove the engine).
    1. 23.1. Open rapid-action couplings by pressing the locking ring -3-  and unclip line from the holder -arrow-  .
    2. 23.2. Replace O-rings on the connection point to the bracket for the oil/water heat exchanger.
      Fig 24: Locating Positive Crankcase Ventilation Line
      G09815629Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove hydraulic pump -1-  together with the pressure line -2-  and return line -3-  .

    → 489819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HYDRAULIC PUMP .

    Fig 25: Identifying Hydraulic Pump And Lines
    G09815630Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove housing cover for coolant regulator -1-  and coolant intake tube -5-  (from the coolant reservoir).
    1. 25.1. Unscrew one external Torx screw (E10) M6 x 40 -2-  , three M6 x 50 screws -3-  and take off the cover and thermostat.
    2. 25.2. Unscrew two external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 12) -4-  and pull off the intake tube. Replace O-rings.
      Fig 26: Identifying Intake Tube And Coolant Regulator Housing
      G09815631Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  26. Disconnect vent line -1-  , unclip B+ line -2-  and remove the oil separator -3-  .
    1. 26.1. Unscrew two external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 25) -4-  and pull off the oil separator. Replace O-rings.
      Fig 27: Identifying Oil Separator B+ Line
      G09815632Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove secondary-air lines.
    Fig 28: Identifying Secondary-Air Lines
    G09815633Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove electric control valve -1-  and vacuum lines -3-  on the flywheel side.
    1. 28.1. Release cable plug on control valve -2-  and pull it off.
      Fig 29: Identifying Electric Control Valve Vacuum Lines
      G09815634Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  29. Expose oil-level sender cable -1-  and vacuum line -2-  .
    1. 29.1. Expose vacuum line and cable and loosen vacuum line holder -3-  .
    2. 29.2. Release and pull off cable plug -4-  for oil-level sender at the oil pan.
      Fig 30: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Line And Oil-Level Sender Cable
      G09815635Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  30. Unplug several cable plugs at the engine, unclip all cable holders and unscrew two external Torx screws (E12, M8 x 16) on the cable duct.

    → 975219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WIRE HARNESS FOR ENGINE .

    • Solenoid hydraulic valve for camshaft control (top of cylinder head)
    • Fuel pressure sensor on fuel collection pipe, cylinder bank 4-6
    • Oil pressure and temperature sensor on bracket for oil/water heat exchanger
    • Fuel injectors
    • Knock sensors
    • Flow control valve on high-pressure pump
    • Coolant temperature sensor on unit carrier
    • Pressure-regulating valve
    • Coolant run-on pump
    1. 30.1. Remove engine wire harness.
  31. Remove coolant pipe with coolant hose and connection piece (Henn coupling).
    1. 31.1. To do this, unscrew three external Torx screws (E12, M8 x 70) -2-  on the unit carrier at the right.
      Fig 31: Identifying Engine Unit Carrier
      G09815636Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 31.2. Unscrew two external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 12) -2-  and remove the coolant pipe and connection piece -1-  .
      Fig 32: Identifying Coolant Pipe Hose And Connection Piece
      G09815637Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  32. Remove coolant distributor -1-  and coolant hoses.
    1. 32.1. Open two spring band clamps and pull off coolant hoses. Unscrew two external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 25).
      Fig 33: Identifying Coolant Distributor
      G09815638Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 32.2. Pull the coolant distributor -1-  up out of the coolant pipes -2-  .
      Fig 34: Identifying Coolant Distributor And Connecting Pipes
      G09815639Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. 32.3. Open two spring band clamps -1-  and pull the coolant hoses -2-  off the oil/water heat exchanger.
      Fig 35: Identifying Heat Exchanger Coolant Hoses
      G09815640Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    4. 32.4. Replace O-rings -1-  and grease new O-rings with Kluberplus Gel (Part No. 000.043.205.93).
      Fig 36: Identifying Coolant Distributor Connecting Pipes O-Rings
      G09815641Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  33. Remove transport eyebolt.
    1. 33.1. Unscrew two external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 25).
  34. Remove coolant run-on pump -1-  .
    1. 34.1. Cable plug -2-  for coolant run-on pump (already disconnected).
    2. 34.2. Open spring band clamps -3 and 4-  and pull off hoses.
    3. 34.3. Remove run-on pump.
      Fig 37: Identifying Coolant Run-On Pump (Turbocharger Cooling)
      G09815642Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  35. Remove fuel connection line -1-  to the fuel collection pipes.
    1. 35.1. Loosen two external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 12) at the clamps.
    2. 35.2. Unscrew two external Torx screws (E10) on the fuel line holders. One screw on the center holder M6 x 16 -3-  and one screw on the right holder M6 x 60 (screw point for bracket for oil/water heat exchanger) -2-  .
    3. 35.3. Screw off three union nuts (a/f 17) -4-  and remove the line. Soak up emerging fuel with a cloth.
      Fig 38: Identifying Fuel Connection Line And Fuel Collection Pipes
      G09815643Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  36. Remove oil/water heat exchanger -1-  .
    1. 36.1. Unscrew six internal Torx screws (T30, M6 x 20) -2-  and remove heat exchanger.
    2. 36.2. Collect any drops of fluid with a clean cloth and clean the sealing faces.
    3. 36.3. Replace O-rings.
      Fig 39: Identifying Oil/Water Heat Exchanger
      G09815644Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Information 

    • The bracket for the oil/water heat exchanger must not be removed at an angle or levered off at one side. 
    • The bracket's aluminum supports can break off in the crankcase. 
  37. Remove bracket for oil/water heat exchanger -1-  .
    1. 37.1. Unscrew six external Torx screws (E10): four M6 x 45 screws -2-  and two M6 x 60 screws -3-  . Pull the bracket up and out.
    2. 37.2. Close off oil ducts with stoppers.
    3. 37.3. Replace two O-rings at the top -4-  and four O-rings on the underside.
      Fig 40: Identifying Oil/Water Heat Exchanger Bracket
      G09815645Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  38. Remove fuel collection pipes.
    1. 38.1. Unscrew four external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 30) -1-  and pull the fuel collection pipes -2-  out of the cylinder heads.
      Fig 41: Identifying Fuel Collection Pipe Threaded Joint
      G09815646Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 38.2. Close off fitted bores in the cylinder head with stoppers.
  39. Remove knock sensors (mark installation position using a water-resistant marker).

    → 287219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING KNOCK SENSOR - TURBO .

    1. 39.1. Unscrew one external Torx screw (E12, M8 x 35) on each sensor and remove sensors.
  40. Remove fuel lines for the high and low-pressure side and remove cover.
    1. 40.1. Unscrew three external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 12) on the heat shield and remove the heat shield.
    2. 40.2. Unscrew three external Torx screws (E10) on the cover -1-  : two M6 x 25 screws -2-  and one M6 x 40 screw -3-  .
    3. 40.3. Loosen and screw off hexagon union nuts on the high-pressure pump. Low-pressure line -5-  : a/f 17, high-pressure line -4-  : a/f 14.
    4. 40.4. Unscrew one external Torx screw (E10) M6 x 16 and one M6 x 12 screw at the retaining points and remove the lines.
      Fig 42: Identifying High-Pressure Pump Cover And Fuel Lines
      G09815647Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  41. Remove high-pressure pump -6-  .

    → 246319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP - TURBO .

    1. 41.1. Unscrew two external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 25) -7-  and pull out the pump.
    2. 41.2. Replace O-ring.
      Fig 43: Identifying High-Pressure Pump Cover
      G09815648Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  42. Remove vacuum line -1-  for brake booster.

    → 477755 REPLACING VACUUM LINE FOR BRAKE BOOSTER (SECTION AT ENGINE) .

    1. 42.1. Unscrew external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 12) -2-  and pull out line at the vacuum pump.
      Fig 44: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Line
      G09815649Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  43. Remove vacuum pump -3-  .

    → 477619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING VACUUM PUMP .

    1. 43.1. Remove vacuum line. Unscrew one M6 external Torx screw (E10) and pull off the line.
    2. 43.2. Unscrew three M6 external Torx screws (E10) -4-  and remove the pump.
    3. 43.3. Replace O-ring.
      Fig 45: Identifying Vacuum Pump
      G09815650Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  44. Remove lower coolant guide -1-  .
    1. 44.1. Unscrew six external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 25) -2-  .
    2. 44.2. Check molded seals and replace if necessary.
      Fig 46: Identifying Lower Coolant Guide
      G09815651Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  45. Use turning device 9773 -1-  to turn the engine clockwise at the vibration damper until the TDC 1/4  marking on the vibration damper is aligned with the bore in the crankcase.
    Fig 47: Identifying Cylinder TDC Marking
    G09815652Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    1. 45.1. Secure the engine using one of the locating pins 9595/1 -2-  on the vibration damper.
  46. Remove vibration damper.

    → 137519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING VIBRATION DAMPER - TURBO .

    1. 46.1. Loosen and unscrew six external Torx screws (E12, M8 x 25 x 1) and remove the vibration damper.
    2. 46.2. Check dowel sleeve and crankshaft flange for damage.
  47. Loosen bracket for coolant pump -1-  .
    1. 47.1. Turn the belt tensioner clockwise as far as it will go at the hexagon (a/f 30). Lock the tensioner at the crankcase bore using an M8 screw (e.g. M8 x 50) -2-  .
    2. 47.2. Unscrew four external Torx screws: one M8 x 70 (E12) -3-  , one M8 x 50 (E12) -4-  , one M6 x 20 (E10) -5-  and one M8 x 25 (E12) -6-  .
      Fig 48: Identifying Coolant Pump Bracket
      G09815653Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. 47.3. Unscrew M10 threaded bolt (engine carrier mounting) -7-  (two M10 lock nuts).
  48. Remove coolant connection pipe -1-  to the thermostat housing.
    1. 48.1. Unscrew one external Torx screw (E10, M6 x 12) -2-  on the retaining bracket for the crankcase.
    2. 48.2. Pull out pipe -1-  on the thermostat housing.
      Fig 49: Identifying Thermostat Housing Coolant Connection Pipe
      G09815654Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  49. Remove thermostat housing -2-  .
    1. 49.1. Unscrew three external Torx screws (E10) M6 x 25 -4-  and one M6 x 50 -3-  .
      Fig 50: Removing Thermostat Housing
      G09815655Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 49.2. Turn bracket for coolant pump slightly to the right.
    3. 49.3. Pull the thermostat housing -1-  down at the unit carrier (double O-ring seal) and lift it off at the connecting tube -2-  to the coolant pump at the same time.
    4. 49.4. Pull off bracket for coolant pump -1-  . Replace O-rings -2 + 3-  . Check seal for damage and replace it if necessary.
    5. 49.5. Replace molded seal on the connecting tube -3-  .
      Fig 51: Identifying Coolant Pipes O-Rings
      G09815656Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 52: Identifying Thermostat Housing And Connecting Tube
      G09815657Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  50. Remove unit carrier (coolant distributor housing).

    The screws for the engine connection piece -2-  and the additional attachment for the coolant pump bracket -3 (left) and 5-  have already been removed.

    → 195919 REMOVING AND INSTALLING UNIT CARRIER (COOLANT DISTRIBUTOR HOUSING) - TURBO .

    1. 50.1. Unscrew one external Torx screw M8 x 50 -3 (right)-  and one M8 x 35 -4-  . Remove carrier, check dowel sleeve for damage and replace if necessary.
    2. 50.2. Replace molded seals.
      Fig 53: Identifying Unit Carrier
      G09815658Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  51. Remove cover for positive crankcase ventilation at the cylinder head.
    1. 51.1. Cover on cylinder bank 1-3 -1-  : Unscrew three external Torx screws (M6 x 20) -4-  and replace O-ring -3-  and molded seal -2-  .
      Fig 54: Identifying Positive Crankcase Ventilation Cover (1-3)
      G09815659Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 51.2. Cover on cylinder bank 4-6 -1-  : Unscrew two external Torx screws (M6 x 20) -3-  and replace O-ring -2-  .
      Fig 55: Identifying Positive Crankcase Ventilation Cover (4-6)
      G09815660Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  52. Remove solenoid hydraulic valves for camshaft control.
    1. 52.1. Unscrew two external Torx screws (E8, M5 x 12) on each valve and pull off the valves.
    2. 52.2. Replace O-rings.
  53. Remove hall senders on the cylinder head cover.

    → 283919 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HALL SENDER .

    1. 53.1. Unscrew one external Torx screw (T40, M6 x 16) on each and pull off the hall senders.
    2. 53.2. Replace O-ring.
  54. Remove solenoid hydraulic valves for valve lift adjustment.

    → 155519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SOLENOID HYDRAULIC VALVE FOR VALVE LIFT ADJUSTMENT .

    1. 54.1. Unscrew two external Torx screws (E8, M5 x 12) on each valve and pull off the valves.