Preliminary Work

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Information

The following repair instructions are only relevant for disassembling the engine.

In the event of a leaking chain housing cover, refer to
> WM, 153351 SEAL THE CHAIN HOUSING COVER (ENGINE INSTALLED) .

Removing engine.
>WM, 100119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE .
Remove transmission from engine and suspend engine on the assembly support
> 1001IN SECURING ENGINE ON ASSEMBLY SUPPORT (MOUNTING BRACKET)
Drain engine oil. For details, see > 170117 DRAINING AND FILLING ENGINE OIL (CHANGING ENGINE OIL)
Remove drive belt. For details, see > 137819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DRIVE BELT

Remove coolant hoses in front of the chain housing cover. Don't forget the holder. > Coolant return line on turbo engine, for example

Fig 1: Coolant Return Line Components Location - Turbo Engine (For Example)

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Coolant return line on turbo engine, for example

1	Connection piece on alternator
2	Connection piece screw
3	Screw, M6 x 20
4	Coolant return line
5	Coolant return hose assembly
6	Bracket
7	M6 screw Aluminium screw ; Always use new aluminium screws
8	Clip

Remove both cylinder head covers.
>WM, 158219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
Remove vibration damper.
> WM, 137619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING VIBRATION DAMPER (CRANKSHAFT PULLEY)
Remove joint flange behind the vibration damper and do not re-installed old flange.
> WM, 137419 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SEALING RING FOR CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Remove oil pan and oil guide housing.
> WM, 175019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OIL PAN .