A3 Quattro V6-3.2L (BUB) (2008)
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‹› Next, the thread of protective housing in which the shear bolts is threaded in is heated using the heat gun. This step decreases the locking effect of
the locking compound on the thread of the shear bolts, thus allowing the shear bolts to be removed more easily.
‹› Cover all painted parts to prevent damage from the hot air gun or locking pliers.
CAUTION!
By heating the shear bolts, parts of the protective housing are heated intensely. Do not burn yourself on this! Make sure that only the
shear bolt is heated if possible and no other components in the vicinity are heated. Possibly cover these parts.
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Perform the following work steps in succession at both shear bolts - arrows -.
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Guide nozzle of hot air gun on to shear bolt of protective housing.
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Switch heat gun on and heat bolt for approximately 20 to 25 seconds.
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Then grasp bolt head using locking pliers and remove shear bolt.
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Remove protective housing.
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Disengage and disconnect front multi-pin harness connector - 2 - of Engine Control Module (ECM).
