FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Removal and Replacement






Torque bracket

Note! As the illustrations in the information are used for different model years and / or models, certain variations may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Removing the torque bracket, turbocharged engines





Remove:
- Applies to turbocharged engines.
- the charge air pipe over the engine.
- the upper camshaft belt cover.
- the cover over the ignition coils.
- the screw for the torque rod.
- the torque bracket.

Removing the torque bracket, naturally aspirated engines





Remove:
- Applies to naturally aspirated engines.
- the upper camshaft belt cover.
- the cover over the ignition coils.
- the screw for the torque rod.
- the torque bracket.

Installing the torque bracket





Install
- the torque bracket (A).
Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb.ft) .
- the screws for the torque rod (B).
Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft) +90° .
- the cover over the ignition coils.
- the upper camshaft belt cover.
- any charge air pipe over the engine.
Wipe clean and check.