Preliminary Work

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Raise the vehicle.
→ WM 4X00IN LIFTING THE VEHICLE (ALL MODELS) .
Remove air cleaner housing.
→ 242519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING AIR CLEANER HOUSING - TURBO - section on "Removing"
Remove tailpipe covers.
→ 263519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TAILPIPE COVER - section on "Removing"
WARNING:
Objects or loads falling down
- Risk of squashing or crushing
→ Secure components to prevent them from falling down.

Information
- It may only be supported over a large area at the oil pan.
- Localized loading is not permitted.
Information
- When lowering, the engine must not rest on the rear axle cross member.
Lower the engine.
1. 4.1. Support the engine at the oil pan using the Hydraulic Jack HH2 WE 1033 and transmission jack plate of Transmission Jack VAG 1383 A WE 1082 .
2. 4.2. Alternative To Transmission Jack Plate:
  Screw on the Mounting Peg 9163/2 in the middle using a wooden board (40 x 30 cm) and use it as a support.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Jack Plate Mounting Peg
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
3. 4.3. Loosen two special M12 nuts (internal Torx, screw insert T55) -1- on the engine mounting (hydraulic mount) at the left and right.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Engine Carrier To Engine Mounting (Cylinder Bank 4-6)
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
4. 4.4. Slowly lower the engine with the hydraulic jack.
Remove (center) intake-air distributor.
→ 244619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE-AIR DISTRIBUTOR - TURBO - section on "Removing"