TT Coupe L4-1.8L Turbo (AWP) (2005)
Front Engine Plate: Service and Repair
Front sealing flange, removing and installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Electric drill with plastic brush attachment
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Silicone sealant D 176 404 A2
Removing
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Remove ribbed belt and tensioning element.
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Remove toothed belt.
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Remove lower air duct.
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Remove crankshaft sprocket. To do this counter-hold sprocket with 3099 retainer.
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When installing retainer, place 2 washers between sprocket and retainer.
Note:
On some engines there is a rib on the oil pan flange which prevents retainer 3099 from being attached as shown. In this case proceed as follows:
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Remove bolts from retainer, and screw back in from the reverse side.
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Knock the fitted pins in the square bars downward until they are flush with the top surface of the bars.
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Bolt the retainer to the crankshaft (install 2 washers between sprocket and retainer).
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Drain engine oil.
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Remove oil pan.
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Unbolt front sealing flange.
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Remove sealing flange. Release flange by tapping lightly with a rubber hammer if necessary.
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Remove sealant remaining on cylinder block with flat scraper.
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Remove sealant remaining on sealing flange (with rotating plastic brush or similar).
WARNING!
Wear eye protection
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Clean sealing surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease.
Installing