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.
- Remove engine. → Removing 4.8-litre DFI engine
- Remove engine from transmission → Removing engine from transmission and let it hang on the assembly support → Supporting the engine on the body .
- Drain engine oil. For details, see → Draining and filling in engine oil
- Remove drive belt. For details, see → Removing drive belt
- Remove coolant hoses in front of the timing-case cover. Don't forget the holder.
- Remove both valve covers. → Installing cylinder head cover (valve cover)
- Remove vibration damper. → Removing vibration damper
- Remove joint flange behind the vibration damper and do not re-installed old flange. → Removing sealing ring for vibration balancer
- Remove oil pan and oil guide housing. → Removing oil guide housing