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1996 – 2002 Audi B5 Platform Engine removing and installing

Note: All cable ties opened or cut during engine removal must be reinstalled at the same locations. Remove engine without transmission toward the front. Drained coolant must be stored in a clean container for disposal or reuse. Always replace seals and gaskets. Do not open coolant circulation system. Removing First determine whether a coded radio is installed. If so, determine the correct coding. Switch ignition off and disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap. Remove bolts (arrows) and remove engine covers -A- and -B-. Remove cover above air filter. Remove plenum cover. Remove sound-proofing material (arrows). Remove bracket for sound-proofing at unit support. Drain engine coolantpage 19-19 Remove front bumper: => Repair Manual, Body Exterior, Repair Group 63 Remove lock carrier: => Repair Manual, Body Exterior, Repair Group 50 Remove viscous fan counter-hold using 3212 spanner wrench. Note: The viscous fan has a left-handed thread. Mark direction of rotation of ribbed belt To loosen ribbed belt, turn clockwise using 17 mm box wrench until two holes are aligned (arrow). Counter-hold in position using 3204 drift. Note: Mark direction of rotation of ribbed belt. Reversing the direction in which it runs can ruin it. Remove ribbed belt. Cut coolant hoses -1- and -2- Remove coolant reservoir (arrows). Disconnect connector for coolant level display. Remove valve cover (cylinder bank 4-6).

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