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.

Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
Remove engine cover.
Also for cylinder 3 only:
Remove torque support. → 103719 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TORQUE SUPPORT
Also if auxiliary heater is installed:
Unscrew nut -1- and pull holder -2- for auxiliary heater lines -3- up over the stud.

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Also for cylinder 6 only:

Loosen coolant reservoir -1- .

5.1. Release and disconnect electric connector -2- .

5.2. Unscrew screws.

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