Golf and Bora car engines are covered with various plastic covers. You must remove these covers before doing most work on the engine. In gasoline engines, the top covers are mainly used for aesthetics, and in diesel engines also a lower noise level. A large plate under the engine is to suppress noise and show aerodynamics.
Removing the Top Engine Cowl.
TDI upper engine cowl. Use a screwdriver to remove the three rubber stoppers (arrows) and unscrew the nuts beneath them. The cover can now be removed.
Removing the upper engine cowl is relatively simple on all models. Use a screwdriver to remove the three rubber caps of the nuts. Unscrew the nuts placed in the recesses with a socket wrench with an extension and remove the cover.
Top engine cowl 2.0 dm3. Use a screwdriver to remove the three rubber stoppers (arrows) and unscrew the nuts beneath them.
Removing and installing the lower engine covers.
Before changing the oil or coolant, you must first remove the lower side engine cover. It is screwed on and can only be accessed by lifting the car and supporting it on stands.
Activities:
1. Support the car on the stands with appropriate precautions.
2. Remove the screws indicated by the arrows.
3. Dismantle the side covers in the wheel arches after unscrewing the screws indicated by arrows in the lower figure.
4. Remove the covers,
5. To install, put the covers back in their places and screw them on. Lower the car onto its wheels.