Lower Engine Cover, Removing And Installing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench V.A.G 1783

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G 1783
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Removing

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Engine Compartment Cover Bolts

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Sheet metal screw (Qty. 8), tightening specification: 2 Nm
Combination screws (Qty. 3), tightening specification: 6 Nm

-- Remove bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove noise insulation.

Installing

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Engine Compartment Cover Retaining Tabs

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-- Slide noise insulation -3- as shown into lower lock carrier -2-.

-- The narrow latches -arrow a- must be slid below or wide latches -arrow b- slid above the lock carrier edge -2-.

-- Retaining tabs must engage over wide tabs in lock carrier holes when doing so.

-- Tighten screws -arrows- to correct torque specification.