Volkswagen Rabbit/GTI/Jetta/GLI MkV DIY & FAQ

DIY: removing stock engine cover (2.0T)

Tools required:
T20 torx screwdriver

Step 1: Unplug the MAF sensor wire, tuck it aside.

Step 2: Unclip the two metal clips holding the turbo inlet pipe onto the MAF housing.

Step 3: Pull the turbo inlet free of the MAF housing.

Step 4: Unscrew the two T20 screws on the air inlet.

Step 5: Pull the air inlet free of the scoop.

Step 6: Pull up on the front driver’s side corner of the engine cover until it pops off the post.

Step 7: Pull up on the front passenger’s side of the engine cover until it pops off the post.

Step 8: Lift the rear driver’s side of the cover until it pops off the post.

Step 9:  Finally, pull up on the rear passenger corner until it pops off its post.

Step 10:  And you’re done.  Sometimes the rubber grommets will get stuck on the mounting posts… just pull them off and press them back into the holes in the bottom side of the engine cover.

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