Preliminary Work

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and 2008 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Information

Collect oil in a clean container so that it can be re-used.

Fit hook for workshop crane and support engine on the body. → 1001IN SUPPORTING V6 3.6-LITRE DFI ENGINE ON THE BODY
Drain engine oil. → Draining And Filling In Engine Oil
Remove oil dipstick together with guide tube.
Remove engine guard. → Removing engine guard
Remove the front-axle carrier. → 400619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT AXLE CARRIER
Remove steering gear. → Removing Steering Gear
Remove front-axle final drive. → Removing four-wheel final drive
Remove engine carrier. → Removing engine carrier