Preliminary Work

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WARNING: Hot fluid

Danger of scalding

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

Information

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

Torx screws: (E..) for external Torx, (T..) for internal Torx.
Hexagon-head bolts (internal and external hexagon): Wrench size (a/f)

Drain engine oil.
→ 170155 CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER .
Drain coolant.
→ 193817 DRAINING AND FILLING COOLANT (INCLUDES BLEEDING THE SYSTEM) .

Information
- Grease O-rings, hoses and lines in the cooling system with Kluberplus Gel (Part No. 000.043.205.93).
Remove coolant guide -1- for the coolant pump.
1. 3.1. Unscrew six external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 25) -2- and remove coolant guide.
2. 3.2. Collect the remaining emerging coolant.
3. 3.3. Clean molded seals and coat with Kluberplus Gel.
  Only replace molded seals if they are damaged.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Lower Coolant Guide
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.