Engine, Removing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Step Ladder:VAS5085
Engine Bung Set:VAS6122
Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B with Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set:VAS6131/10 , Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set:VAS6131/11 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set:VAS6131/13
Shop Crane - Drip Tray:VAS6208
Hose Clip Pliers:VAS6340
Hose Clip Pliers:VAS6362
Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS6931
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit:SMN372500
Counterhold - Multiple Use:T10172A with Pin:T10172/1
Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support:T10337

Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support:T10337 , Preparing:

Fig 1: Identifying Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support T10337

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-- Remove the rubber protector -1- from the Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support:T10337 .

-- If this does not work, drill a 10.2 mm hole in the center -arrow-.

-- Cut a M12 thread in the hole.

Procedure

NOTE:

With the lock carrier installed, the engine is removed downward together with the transmission and the subframe.

During installation, the cable ties must be installed at the same location.

WARNING:

Risk of vehicle tipping over with engine removed.

The luggage compartment must be empty to secure the vehicle.

NOTE:

To be able to turn the drive axle to remove it, shift the transmission to "N" and release the electro-mechanical parking brake before disconnecting the battery.

-- Position the front wheels so they are straight.

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying the electronic components.

Follow the steps for disconnecting the battery.

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery

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-- Disconnect the ground cable -2- from the battery terminal. Refer to Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting .

Vehicles through MY 2013:

-- Extract the power steering fluid from the reservoir using the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit:SMN372500 .

Continuation for All Vehicles:

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Cover

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-- Remove the engine cover in direction of -arrows-.

-- Remove the lock carrier cover -2-. Refer to LOCK CARRIER .

Fig 4: Bolts And Pull Air Guide Off Air Filter Housing

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Fig 5: Engine At Operating Temperature

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WARNING:

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is warm.
Cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a cloth and carefully open it to reduce the pressure.

-- Open the coolant reservoir cap -arrow-.

-- Completely remove the left and right front wheel housing liners. Refer to WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

Fig 6: Identifying Connector For Oxygen Sensor After Three Way Catalytic Converter And Bracket

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-- Remove the noise insulation -1 and 2-. Refer to Noise Insulation, Removing and Installing .

Fig 7: Identifying Front Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the left and right front underbody trim panels -2-. Refer to Underbody Trim Panels, Removing and Installing .

Fig 8: Identifying Left And Right Lower Longitudinal Member

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-- Remove the left and right lower longitudinal members. Refer to Lock Carrier, Removing and Installing .

-- Remove the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT ATTACHED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE .

Fig 9: Counter Hold Rear Driveshaft Using Counterhold Tool T10172 And Adapters T10172/5

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-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray:VAS6208 under the engine.

Fig 10: Removing Lower Left Coolant Pipe

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-- Loosen the clamp -arrow-, remove the coolant hose from the lower left coolant pipe and let the coolant drain out.

-- Loosen the hose clamp -arrow-, remove the coolant hose from the oil cooler and drain the coolant.

Fig 11: Identifying Hose Clamp

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and the bracket -1-.

Fig 12: Identifying Bolt And Bracket

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-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows- and remove the hoses.

Fig 13: Identifying Clamps And Hoses

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-- Free up the vacuum pipe -1- and pivot it to the left.

CAUTION:

Risk of faults caused by contamination.

Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions when working on the fuel supply system. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

WARNING:

The fuel system is under pressure.

Risk of injury from fuel spraying out.

Wear protective eyewear.
Wear safety gloves.
Reduce the pressure: place clean cloths around the connection point and carefully open the connection point.

-- Fold down the protective boot -1- and disconnect the fuel line.

Fig 14: Disconnecting Fuel Line

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-- First push the hose coupling -2- downward in direction of -arrow A-, then press the release buttons in direction of -arrow B-.

-- Remove the hose coupling with the release buttons pressed.

-- Loosen the hose clamp -3- to remove the EVAP canister hose.

-- Remove the left and right upper longitudinal members -2-. Refer to LOCK CARRIER .

Fig 15: Identifying Upper Right Longitudinal Member

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-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows- to remove the air duct pipe.

Fig 16: Identifying Vacuum Hose -1- And Hose Clamps -Arrows-

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NOTE:

Ignore -1-.

-- Disconnect the connector -3- from the Mass Airflow Sensor -G70-.

Fig 17: Identifying Air Filter Housing

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-- Disconnect the air guide hose -4- and remove the right filter housing upward.

-- If installed, remove the vacuum hose -2- and free it up -arrow-.

-- If installed, remove the change-over valve -1- from the air filter housing by releasing the catches.

-- Remove the plenum chamber cover -2-. Refer to BULKHEAD .

Fig 18: Identifying Seal Near Plenum Chamber Cover

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-- Release the cover -2- and pivot it to the side in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 19: Identifying Cover

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-- Remove the nut -4- and free up the positive cable.

-- Remove the nut -3- and remove the positive cable -1-.

-- Release the tabs -1 and 3- and pivot the positive terminal -2- out of the mount.

Fig 20: Identifying Positive Terminal

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the engine compartment E-box cover -1-.

Fig 21: Identifying Engine Compartment E-Box Cover Bolts

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-- Disconnect the connectors -1, 2 and 3- and free up the wires.

Fig 22: E-Box Connectors

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-- Release the retainers in direction of -arrows- and remove the relay panel with the fuse panel -4-.

-- Release the retainer -5- and remove the condenser -6-.

-- Disengage and free up the engine wiring harness on the engine compartment E-box and then lay it on the engine.

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- from the right cylinder head and free up the wire.

Fig 23: Identifying Connector

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-- Lift the clamp -arrow- and remove the right rear coolant hose from the engine.

Fig 24: Lifting Clamp And Remove Right Rear Coolant Hose

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-- Open the clip -1- and disconnect the upper right coolant hose from the radiator.

Fig 25: Identifying Retaining Clip

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NOTE:

Ignore -2-.

-- Loosen the clamps -arrows- and remove the coolant hoses from the thermostat housing.

Fig 26: Identifying Clamps And Coolant Hoses

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-- Loosen the clamps -arrows- and remove the left air guide pipe.

Fig 27: Identifying Clamps

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-- If required, remove the connector -1- from the bracket.

Fig 28: Identifying Bracket Nuts

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and the bracket with the connectors from the plenum chamber bulkhead.

-- Release the retainers in direction of -arrows- and remove the Engine Control Module 2 -J624- -1- and then free up the wiring harness.

Fig 29: Component Location Engine Control Module 2 -J624-

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-- Release the retainers -arrows- and free up the left and right wiring harness on the plenum chamber bulkhead.

Fig 30: Identifying Left And Right Wiring Harnesses

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-- Remove the connectors -1- from the bracket and disconnect.

Vehicles from MY 2014:

Fig 31: Bleeder Screw

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-- Free up the coolant hose -2-.

NOTE:

Ignore -1-.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

Fig 32: Identifying Tower Brace

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-- Remove the tower brace. Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT AND UPPER CONTROL ARM .

-- Open the clips in direction of -arrows-, remove the Engine Control Module -J623- -2- and lay it on the engine.

Fig 33: Component Location Engine Control Module -J623-

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NOTE:

Ignore -1, 3, and 4-.

-- Remove the bolt -4- for the battery positive cable -3- and the bolt -2- for the ground cable -1- and free up the wires.

Fig 34: Identifying Battery Cables And Bolts

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the bracket.

Fig 35: Identifying Bolt

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-- If installed, disconnect the connector -1- for the Right Electrohydraulic Engine Mount Solenoid Valve -N145- and free up the wire.

Fig 36: Electrical Connector And Right Engine Mount Bolt

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NOTE:

Ignore -2-.

-- Loosen the clamp -arrow- and remove the coolant hose from the right longitudinal member.

Fig 37: Identifying Clamp And Coolant Hose

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-- Remove the coolant hoses, to do so, loosen the hose clamps in direction of -arrows-.

Fig 38: Identifying Hose Clamps And Coolant Hoses

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-- Pivot the tensioner clockwise in direction of -arrow- to release the tension on the ribbed belt.

Fig 39: Pivoting Tensioner Clockwise

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-- Remove the ribbed belt from the tensioner and release the tension on the tensioner.

NOTE:

A vehicle through MY 2013 is illustrated.

Vehicles through MY 2013:

Fig 40: Identifying Hydraulic Hose And Clamp

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-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit:SMN372500 under the separating point.

-- Loosen the clamp -arrow- and remove the hydraulic hose.

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

-- Loosen the bolts -arrows- on the power steering pump ribbed belt pulley, and counterhold using the Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use:T10172A with the Pin:T10172/1

Fig 41: Identifying Power Steering Pump Ribbed Belt Pulley Bolts

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-- Vehicles without dynamic steering: remove the bolts -1 and 2- and move the hydraulic line to the side.

Fig 42: Removing Bolts

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-- Vehicles with dynamic steering: disconnect the connector -2-.

Fig 43: Identifying Bolts And Connector

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-- Remove the threaded connection -1- and bolt -3-, pull out the hydraulic pipe and move it to the side.

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

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the power steering pump -1-.

Fig 44: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bolts

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-- Free up the wiring harness -2-.

Fig 45: Identifying Wiring Harness And Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

NOTE:

It is necessary to lift the vehicle slightly in order to remove the bolt -right lower arrow-.

Ignore -1-.

-- Tighten the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set - Mounting Pin:VAS6131/10-2 on the Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support:T10337 .

Fig 46: Identifying Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set - Mounting Pin VAS 6131/10-2

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-- Place the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS6931 on the engine, as shown, and lift up until the bolt can be removed.

-- Remove the power steering pump bracket.

NOTE:

Push the bushing -1- to the left with a screwdriver in direction of -arrow- if the power steering pump bracket does not come off.

Fig 47: Identifying Bushing

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NOTE:

Place a cloth underneath to catch the draining hydraulic fluid.

Fig 48: Identifying Clamp And Hydraulic Hose

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-- Loosen the clamp -arrow- and remove the hydraulic hose.

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

Continuation for All Vehicles:

Fig 49: Identifying Left And Right Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- on the left and right from the Left and Right Front Level Control System Sensor -G78- / -G289- and free up the wire.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1- at the left and right on the speed sensors -2- in the front.

Fig 50: ABS/Electronic Stabilization Program Speed Sensor Assembly Overview

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-- Remove the brake caliper and secure it with the brake hose still attached inside the wheel housing with wire. Refer to FRONT BRAKE CALIPER .

Fig 51: Free Up Electrical Connector

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the brake pistons.

Do not operate the brake pedal when the brake caliper is removed.

-- Remove the nut -2- and the bolt -1-.

Fig 52: Disconnecting Upper Control Arm From Wheel Bearing Housing

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-- Remove the upper control arm upward from the wheel bearing housing in direction of -arrows-.

-- Repeat the procedure on the other side of the vehicle.

-- Remove the left and right stabilizer bar bolt -1-.

Fig 53: Identifying Left And Right Stabilizer Bar Bolt

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-- Remove the left and right nuts -3-.

NOTE:

The bolt -2- will be removed later.

-- Remove the left and right bolt -3- from the transmission mount brace.

Fig 54: Identifying Left And Right Bolt And Transmission Mount Brace

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NOTE:

Ignore -1 and 2-.

If the Engine and Transmission Should Then Be Separated

Fig 55: Identifying Transmission Mount Valve Connectors

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-- Only version 2 connectors: Disconnect the connectors and free up the wires.

Transmission Mount Valve 1 -N262-
Transmission Mount Valve 2 -N263-

-- Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to Subframe Crossbrace, Removing and Installing .

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the suspension components.

If the subframe mount, steering gear or subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly, do not rest the vehicle on its wheels.

NOTE:

Place a cloth underneath to catch any leaking coolant.

Fig 56: Clamp And Coolant Hose

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-- Loosen the hose clamp -3- and remove the coolant hose.

-- Free up the wiring harness on the ATF cooler.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and tie up the ATF cooler -1- to the side with the hose/line assembly -2- still connected.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the Engine Speed Sensor -G28-.

Fig 57: Engine Speed Sensor -G28-

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-- Free up the wiring harness on the transmission.

NOTE:

Ignore -1-.

-- Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 58: Identifying Transmission Lower Cover

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-- Counterhold the crankshaft with the Counterhold - Multiple Use:T10172A with the Pin:T10172/1 to loosen the torque converter bolts.

Fig 59: Identifying Counterhold

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NOTE:

When turning the crankshaft, only turn it in the direction of engine rotation -arrow-.

-- Remove the six torque converter bolts -arrow- by turning the crankshaft 60° further in the direction of engine rotation.

Fig 60: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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If the Engine and Transmission Should NOT be Separated:

Fig 61: Identifying Crossbrace Nut And Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 6-.

Continuation of Engine Removal

Fig 62: Locating Steering Column Universal Joint Bolt

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-- Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear and push it upward. Refer to Steering Intermediate Shaft, Removing and Installing .

NOTE:

A vehicle through MY 2013 is illustrated.

-- Release the retainers in direction of -A arrows- and slide the sleeve -1- on the emergency release cable in the direction of -B arrow -.

Fig 63: Identifying Emergency Release Cable

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-- Disengage the rear section of the emergency release cable from the front section of the emergency release cable in direction of -C arrow -.

-- If equipped, remove the connector -1- from the bracket and disconnect it.

Fig 64: Removing Connector From Bracket

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-- Remove the connector -2- to the steering gear and disconnect it:

Scissor Lift Table, Preparing:

Fig 65: Identifying Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131

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-- Equip the Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B with the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set:VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set:VAS6131/11 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set:VAS6131/13 as follows:

Table Coordinates	Components from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set:VAS6131/10 , Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set:VAS6131/11 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set:VAS6131/13
B4	/13-4	/10-4	/10-5	/10-10
G4	/13-4	/10-4	/10-5	/10-13
B6	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/10-11
G6	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/10-11
A8+C8	/13-6			/13-2
F8+H8	/13-5			/13-2
D14	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/11-1
G14	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/11-1

-- Secure the mounting elements to the scissor lift table by hand.

-- Position the Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B horizontally.

Note the bubble level (sight glass) on support platform.

-- Guide the Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B under the engine/transmission assembly.

Fig 66: Attaching Mounting Elements From Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS 6131/10 And Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS 6131/13

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-- Attach the mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set:VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set:VAS6131/13 to the left side of the subframe, as shown.

-- Attach the mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set:VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set:VAS6131/13 to the right side of the subframe, as shown.

Fig 67: Attaching Mounting Elements From Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS 6131/10 And Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS 6131/13

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-- Attach the mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set:VAS6131/10 to the front connecting points for the subframe crossbrace on the left and right sides at the rear as shown.

Fig 68: Attach At Left And Right Front Of Subframe

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-- Attach the mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set:VAS6131/13 to the bottom of the wheel bearing housing on the left and right sides as shown.

Fig 69: Attach At Lower Left And Right Of Wheel Bearing Housing

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-- Attach the mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set:VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set:VAS6131/11 the tunnel crossmember on the left and right sides at the rear as shown.

Fig 70: Identifying Mounting Elements

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-- Rotate all of the mounting element spindles upward until all the mounting pins come in contact with the mounting points.

-- Fasten the mounting element base plates to 20 Nm on the Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B .

-- Mark the installation position of the subframe and tunnel crossmember to the longitudinal members using a felt-tip pen.

Fig 71: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -1, 2 and 3- from the subframe in steps.

-- Remove the tunnel crossmember bolts -arrows-.

Fig 72: Identifying Tunnel Crossmember Bolts

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the hose and line connections as well as the engine compartment.

Make sure all the hose and line connections between the engine, transmission, subframe and body have been disconnected.
Carefully guide the engine/transmission assembly with the subframe out of engine compartment when lowering.

-- Next lower engine/transmission subassembly with Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B only by dimension -a-.

Fig 73: Engine And Gearbox Jack VAS 6931

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Dimension -a- = 100 mm maximum.

WARNING:

Refrigerant can cause serious injury.

Do not open the A/C system refrigerant circuit.

-- Remove the connector -1- from the bracket and disconnect it.

Fig 74: Connector For Wiring To Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Solenoid & Compressor Mounting Bolts

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the refrigerant lines and hoses.

Do not bend, twist or stretch the refrigerant lines and hoses.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-. Then remove the A/C compressor from the bracket and tie it up on the left side.

-- Continue to lower the engine/transmission assembly.

-- Remove the Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B with the engine/transmission assembly from under the vehicle.