What precautions should be taken when removing the harmonic balancer to avoid severe engine damage on 2018 Volkswagen GTI?

Relocating the crankshaft out of TDC during the pulley removal may lead to serious engine damage. Loose the wheel bolts, lift up the car and loosen the right-front wheel. Perform procedures to extract parts, assemble and fit crankshaft pulley, making sure that all the steps are properly aligned and meet the required torque.

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2018 Volkswagen GTI Pulley Part Number: 06H-105-243-K
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- Other Name: Damper; Pulley
- Replaced by: 06H-105-243-Q
- Replaces: 06H-105-243-G, 06H-105-243-F, 06K-105-243, 06K-105-243-D
- Item Weight: 5.60 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 06H-105-243-K
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2018 Volkswagen GTI Submodels:
- Autobahn, Base, Driver's Edition, Rabbit Edition, S, SE, Sport, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

2018 Volkswagen GTI Harmonic Balancer Parts and Q&A

Q: What precautions should be taken when removing the harmonic balancer to avoid severe engine damage on 2018 Volkswagen GTI?
A: Relocating the crankshaft out of TDC during the pulley removal may lead to serious engine damage. Loose the wheel bolts, lift up the car and loosen the right-front wheel. Perform procedures to extract parts, assemble and fit crankshaft pulley, making sure that all the steps are properly aligned and meet the required torque.