Removing engine compartment components

Fig 1: Identifying Heating Around Pipe At Charge Air Cooler

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Remove the air cleaner (ACL) housing 

Pull the air intake backwards (towards the engine) so that it disconnects from its mounting under the front cover plate.

Disconnect the hose clamp for the air hose.

Remove all the air hoses and connectors from the air cleaner (ACL).

Remove the air cleaner (ACL) housing from its mountings. Pull it straight up.

Applies only to turbo cars: 

Carefully heat around the pipe at the charge air cooler (CAC). Use a hot air gun. Loosen and remove the pipe.

Remove the upper torque rod. Remove the screw for the oil hose clamp on the cross member mounting (right-hand side) 

See Remove the upper engine stabilizer brace .

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Stabilizer Brace And Mounting Screws

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Remove: 

• the plastic covers over the spring strut mountings (applies only to early versions)
• the screws
• the screw and nut for the engine mounting.

Fig 1: Identifying Splash Guard Plate Screw And Upper/Lower Screws For Oil Pipe

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Remove: 

• the lower screw for the dip stick pipe
• the nut for the engine pad (ensure the nut is close at hand when installing the engine pad)
• the screw for the splash guard plate (by the engine mounting).

Cut off the 4 tie straps holding the cable harness on the bracket.

Disconnect the speed sensor connector.