Engine Cover, Removing And Installing, 2.0L TSI Engines: Installing

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-- To avoid damage, do not hit the engine cover with fist or a tool.

-- Position the engine cover and at the same time, pay attention to the oil filler tube and oil dipstick.

-- Press the engine cover first on the ball pins on the left side and then on the ball pins on the right side.

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Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover

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-- Carefully pull the engine cover off of the retaining pins -arrows- one after the other. Do not pull on the engine cover abruptly to remove it or pull on one side.

Installing

-- To avoid damage, do not hit the engine cover with fist or a tool.

-- Position the engine cover and at the same time, pay attention to the oil filler tube and oil dipstick.

-- Press the engine cover first in the rubber grommets on the left side and then in the rubber grommets on the right side.