Preliminary Work

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Remove engine guard. → REMOVING ENGINE GUARD

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Guard
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Support the engine on the body. → WM 1001IN SUPPORTING THE ENGINE ON THE BODY (CAYENNE GTS, CAYENNE TURBO S, CAYENNE S HYBRID, CAYENNE S E, CAYENNE TURBO, CAYENNE (3.0))
Remove the front-axle carrier. → REMOVING FRONT-AXLE CARRIER
Remove engine carrier. → REMOVING ENGINE CARRIER
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- Collect oil in a clean container so that it can be re-used .
Loosen oil drain plug -arrow- and collect engine oil in a container.
Dispose of waste oil in accordance with legal requirements .

Fig 2: Locating Oil Drain Plug
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Replace oil drain plug -arrow- . → Tightening torque: 30 Nm (22 ftlb.)

Fig 3: Locating Oil Drain Plug
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