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4.36
Engine and components in engine
compartment: inspecting for leaks and
damage (from above and below)
– If necessary, remove engine cover panel (noise insulation)
-bottom- ⇒ page 108 .
Inspect as follows:
– Check engine and components in engine compartment for
leaks and damage.
– Lines, hoses and connections
♦ Fuel system
♦ Cooling and heating system
♦ Lubrication system
♦ Air conditioning system
♦ Intake system
♦ And brake system
Check for leaks, abrasion, porousness, cracks, correct seating
and attachment in retainers.
Note
♦ Arrange for defects to be rectified as repair measures.
♦ If fluid loss is greater than can be expected through normal
use, determine source and rectify (repair measure).
4.37
Engine cover panel “top”: removing
and installing
Engine cover panel: removing and installing, 1.5 l TSI engines
Engine cover panel: removing and installing, 2.0 l TSI engines
⇒ page 107 .
Engine cover panel: removing and installing, common rail diesel
engines ⇒ page 108
4.37.1
Engine cover panel: removing and in‐
stalling, 1.5 l TSI engines
Removing
– Lift engine cover panel -1- off ball studs in the following
sequence.
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– Pull engine cover panel -1- off ball studs -a- first.
– Then pull engine cover panel -1- off ball studs -b-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
Note
♦ Moisten ball studs with water (without additive) prior to in‐
stallation.
♦ Check that the rubber buffers are seated correctly in the
engine cover panel, and adjust if necessary.
♦ Adhere to the sequence during assembly.
– Press engine cover panel -1- on ball studs -b-.
– Then press engine cover panel -1- on ball studs -a-.
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4.37.2
Engine cover panel: removing and in‐
stalling, 2.0 l TSI engines
Version 1
Removing
– Carefully pull engine cover panel off retaining pins one after
the other -arrows-. Do not pull off engine cover panel abrupt‐
ly or only on one side.
Installing
– To prevent damage, do not strike engine cover panel with
the fist or a tool.
– Position engine cover panel, paying attention to oil filler neck
and dipstick.
– Press engine cover panel into rubber grommets first on left
side and then on right side.
Version 2
Removing
– Carefully pull engine cover panel off ball studs one after
other -arrows-. Do not pull off engine cover panel abruptly or
only on one side (image shows example).
Installing
– To prevent damage, do not strike engine cover panel with
the fist or a tool.
– Position engine cover panel, paying attention to oil filler neck
and dipstick.
– Press engine cover panel onto ball studs, first on left and
then on right.
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4.37.3
Engine cover panel, common rail die‐
sel engines: removing and installing
Removing
– Carefully pull engine cover panel off retaining pins one after
the other -arrows-. Do not pull off engine cover panel abrupt‐
ly or only on one side.
Installing
– To prevent damage, do not strike engine cover panel with
the fist or a tool.
– Position engine cover panel, paying attention to oil filler neck
and dipstick.
– Press engine cover panel into rubber grommets first on left
side and then on right side.
4.38
Motor compartment cover (noise insu‐
lation) “bottom”: removing and instal‐
ling
Procedure
The procedure of removing the engine cover panel -bottom-
(noise insulation) can be found in Workshop Manual under:
⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66; Noise insulation;
Assembly overview – noise insulation
4.39
Engine oil level: checking
Note the following:
– After shutting off engine, wait at least 3 minutes so that the
oil can flow back into the sump.
– Pull out dipstick, wipe with a clean cloth and push dipstick in
again to limit stop.
– Pull dipstick out again and read oil level.
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