Preliminary work

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove engine. → 100119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE
Remove catalytic converter. → 267319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Unscrew fastening screws -2- and remove heat shield at the left -1- .

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Unscrew fastening screws -2- and remove heat shield at the right -1- .

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Remove heat shields on the drive shaft at both sides.
Unscrew fastening screws and remove heat shields.

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Loosen drive shafts at both sides from the transmission. → 404119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Remove ATF lines. → 386219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LINE FOR ATF COOLING