What steps are involved in removing the timing cover on 2015 Audi A3?

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This work involves removing the sump and begins with taking off the engine top cover and air filter by disconnecting the crankcase ventilation hose, the wiring from the air temperature sensor, pulling out the dipstick, and releasing the four corners to withdraw the cover. After applying the handbrake and jacking up the front of the vehicle, the right-hand front roadwheel and undertray are removed, along with the right-hand front wheel arch liner for better access. The auxiliary drivebelt is marked for normal rotation and its routing noted before loosening the coolant pump pulley retaining bolts and removing the belt. The engine is then set to its TDC position, and the coolant pump pulley is fully unscrewed and removed. The air conditioning compressor is unbolted and suspended without disconnecting the refrigerant lines, followed by the removal of the compressor/tensioner mounting bracket and the auxiliary drivebelt idler pulley. The alternator and crankshaft pulley are removed, and the sump is taken out. The right-hand end of the engine is supported while the engine mounting is removed, using a hoist or support bar for safety. All retaining bolts are progressively unscrewed and removed from the timing cover, noting their different lengths, and the cover is lightly tapped if necessary to release it. The gasket and O-ring seal are discarded for new ones upon refitting. The cover and block/head contact surfaces are cleaned, and a new gasket is located on the engine. Two studs are temporarily fitted to aid in refitting, and the cover is located with the bearing sleeve before inserting and tightening the bolts to specified torques. The right-hand engine mounting, sump, crankshaft pulley, and alternator are refitted, followed by the compressor/tensioner mounting bracket and compressor, with bolts tightened to specified torque. The coolant pump pulley and auxiliary drivebelt are reattached, and the wheel arch liner and roadwheel are refitted before lowering the vehicle. Finally, the engine top cover and air filter are reinstalled, and the wiring and hose are reconnected.

Genuine 2015 Audi A3 Timing Cover

5 Timing Covers found

2015 Audi A3 Cover Part Number: 03N-115-433-C

2015 Audi A3 Lower Timing Cover Part Number: 04L-109-147-D

2015 Audi A3 Front Cover Part Number: 06K-103-269-E

2015 Audi A3 Timing Cover Part Number: 06K-109-210-AF

2015 Audi A3 Upper Timing Cover Part Number: 04L-109-107-F

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