Removing and installing cover with oil separator (engine code BYT) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

• Renewed: o-ring

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• Pull off top engine cover panel carefully. Do not jerk the cover panel away, and do not try to pull on one side only.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Pull off top engine cover panel carefully. Do not jerk the cover panel away, and do not try to pull on one side only.
2. Carefully disconnect hose (1).
3. Disconnect vacuum hoses (2), (3), (4) and (5).
4. Release electrical connectors (arrows) from ignition coils and unplug all connectors from ignition coils simultaneously.
5. Using puller T40039, pull all ignition coils out of spark plug holes.

6. Remove cap.
7. Remove 6 bolts (arrows).
8. Lift up cover towards the right and pull vacuum line out of two clips (arrows).
9. Pay attention to O-ring (arrow); renew O-ring if damaged.
10. The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse sequence.

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