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Engine, Holding In Its Installed Position: Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
WARNING:

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

  • Route all wires and lines so that the original path is followed.
  • Ensure sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.
CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the coupling element:

  • Do not bend the coupling element more than 10°.
  • Do not stretch the coupling element.
  • Do not damage the wire mesh on the coupling element.
NOTE:

The subframe bolts may only be loosened when the engine is supported in the installed position using the Engine Support Bridge 10-222A.

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER .

-- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to "Trim Moldings and Trim" in Removal and Installation .

When Working on the Transmission Side 

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING .

NOTE:

To perform this procedure, the ground cable must be disconnected from the battery. Check if a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain the anti-theft code beforehand.

-- Remove the battery, the battery tray bolts -arrows- and the battery tray. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Housing Bolts
GWWN34-11365Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
CAUTION:

Risk of destroying electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

  • Observe measures for disconnecting the battery.

When Working on the Belt Pulley Side 

-- Remove the coolant expansion tank bolts -3-.

-- Disconnect and remove the connector for the coolant expansion tank -2-.

-- Lay the coolant expansion tank -2- on the engine.

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Reservoir, Bolts, And Connector
GWWN47-10112Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
WARNING:

Very hot fuel can burn your skin.

  • The temperature of the fuel lines and may reach 100°C (212°F) after stopping the engine. Allow the fuel to cool down before opening any line connections otherwise there is a danger of scalding.
  • Wear protective gloves.
  • Wear safety glasses.

-- Disconnect the fuel line couplings -A and B- and remove the fuel lines. Disconnecting the couplings, refer to Description and Operation .

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Line Couplers
GWWN10-10526Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Unclip the coolant hose bracket -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Hose Bracket
GWWN20-10806Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Free up the fuel lines.

-- Remove the fuel filter housing -7- bolts and nut -1, 2 and 3- and lay them on the engine.

Fig 5: Fuel Filter, Fuel Hoses And Bolts
GWWA20-10395Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE:

Observe the following information. Refer to "Fuel Filter Overview" in the Description and Operation .

-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the Differential Pressure Sensor -G505- in the -direction of the arrow-.

Fig 6: Identifying Bolts
GWWN26-10526Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the bolts -1-.

-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set VAS6122.

-- Unclip the wires for the differential pressure sensor and mount -1- from the upper toothed belt guard.

Fig 7: Identifying Particulate Filter Mount
GWWN15-10495Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Lay the differential pressure sensor and mount on the particulate filter.

Continuation for All 

-- Press the release buttons and remove the crankshaft housing ventilation hose -1- from the cylinder head cover.

-- Disconnect the connector and remove it from the crankcase ventilation hose -1-.

-- Free up the vacuum hose -arrows- on the air guide pipe.

Fig 8: Identifying Release Buttons
GWWA21-10487Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the bolt -2- and tilt the air guide pipe with the intake hose backward and remove it from the turbocharger.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- from the left and right lock carrier brackets.

Fig 9: Locating Lock Carrier Bracket Bolts
GWWN10-10628Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the lower mounts from the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 2810-222A/28 and replace them with the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28-210-222A/28-2.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- from the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28-210-222A/28-2.

Fig 10: Identifying Engine Support Bridge Adapter
GWWN10-10633Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE:

Use the bolts from the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28-210-222A/28-2 for securing the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 2810-222A/28. Do not use the bolts for the lock carrier bracket.

-- Install the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 2810-222A/28 and tighten the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 11: Locating Bracket Bolts
GWWN10-10634Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
CAUTION:

A second technician is needed to install the engine support bridge to the vehicle in order to prevent the engine support bridge from tipping.

Install the engine support bridge as shown.

Install the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 3110-222A/31 on the strut tower.

Fig 12: Identifying Engine Support Bracket
GWWN10-10637Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 31A10-222A/31A
  2. Moveable joint T40091/3
  3. Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 31A - Adaptor 110-222A/31A-1
  4. Rail with holes T40091/2
  5. Moveable joint T40093/4
  6. Square pipe T40091/1
  7. Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 2810-222A/28 with Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28-210-222A/28-2
  8. Mount T40093/5
  9. Spindle 10-222 A/11
  10. Engine Support - Bracket w/ Spindle and hook 10-222A/10
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