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Engine, Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal, noting the following:

CAUTION:

When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compartment, pay attention to the following due to clearance issues:

  • Route lines of all types (for example: fuel, hydraulic, Evaporative Emission (EVAP), coolant, refrigerant, brake or vacuum) and electrical wires so that the original path is followed.
  • To prevent damage to the lines, make sure there is sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.

-- In vehicles with a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) transmission, a pilot needle bearing must be installed in the crankshaft. Install the needle bearing, if necessary. Refer to CRANKSHAFT NEEDLE BEARINGS .

-- Lubricate the used needle bearing lightly using high temperature grease G 052 133 A2.

-- Make sure the alignment pins for the engine and transmission are installed in the cylinder block. Install if necessary.

-- When installing the engine/transmission assembly, check for clearance to the subframe as well as to the radiator.

-- Align the engine mount as follows:

-- Install the pendulum support.

NOTE:

Tightening specifications for the mounts. Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Install the drive axles. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A4, 02E, 09G, 02Q] [For engine(s) BGP, BPY, AWP, BGQ, CBTA, CBUA, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

-- Install the front driveshaft tube. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

-- Install the front exhaust pipe with catalytic converters. Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTERS .

NOTE:

Ensure the exhaust system is installed free of tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING .

-- Install the shift mechanism to the transmission. Refer to (Through 02.09) SELECTOR MECHANISM OVERVIEW, THROUGH 02.09 , or (From 03.09) SELECTOR MECHANISM OVERVIEW, FROM 03.09 .

-- Electrical connections and routing. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .

-- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to [For engine(s) BGP, BPY, BGQ, CBTA, CBUA, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT .

-- Reset the lock carrier service position. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Perform a vehicle system test. Refer to "Guided Fault Finding".

-- End the vehicle system test, this will automatically erase Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) entries which occurred during the assembly.

-- Generate a readiness code in connection with the road test.

Observe the safety precautions that apply to road tests.

-- Perform a test drive.

-- Then perform the vehicle system test again and repair any occurring malfunctions if necessary.

Tightening Specifications

Bolted connections Tightening Specifications
Bolts and Nuts M6 10 Nm
  M7 15 Nm
  M8 25 Nm
  M10 40 Nm
  M12 60 Nm
NOTE:

Tightening specifications for the mounts. Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .