Control Housing Cover: Removing

• Engine removed, transmission is disconnected from the flange.

-- Remove the chain compartment cover. Refer to CHAIN COMPARTMENT COVER .

-- Remove the flywheel or drive plate and remove the sensor wheel for the engine speed sensor -G28- from the crankshaft.

-- Remove the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD .

-- Disengage the wiring harness -arrow- and remove the engine speed sensor -1- and vacuum pump -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Removal Points For Control Housing Cover -1- From Cylinder Block -2- And From Upper Oil Pan -3-

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-- Remove the bolts -3-.

-- Pry off the control housing cover -1- from the cylinder block -2- and from the upper oil pan -3- at the positions designated at the top and bottom using a suitable screwdriver -A-.

Fig 2: Identifying Screwdriver And Removal Positions For Control Housing Cover From Cylinder Block Or From Upper Section Of Oil Pan

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Start in the area of the alignment sleeves -arrows-.

-- Drive out the seal with the control housing cover removed.