Engine, Securing On Engine And Transmission Holder

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Lifting Tackle3033
Engine And Transmission HolderVAS6095 with Engine/Transmission Holder - V8 Engine Bracket VAS6095/1-6A
Shop CraneVAS6100
Lift Arm ExtensionVAS6101
Hose Clip PliersVAS6362

Procedure

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector -1

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Engine/transmission subassembly removed; engine and transmission separated, refer to ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, SEPARATING .
Engine secured with Joint SupportVAS6131/13-7.

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

NOTE:

Place a cloth underneath to catch the draining hydraulic fluid.

-- Disconnect the power steering hydraulic pipe -2-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts

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-- Free up the wire on the left coolant pipe in the center.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Upper Coolant Hose From Engine

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-- Loosen the clamps -arrows-, remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the left coolant pipe in the center from the coolant hoses.

-- Engage the Lifting Tackle3033 on the engine lifting eyes and on the shop crane as shown in the illustration.

Fig 4: Engaging Lifting Tackle 3033 On Engine Lifting Eyes And On Shop Crane VAS 6100 With Lift Arm Ext./Workshop Hoist VAS 6101

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-- Tension engine slightly with shop crane, do not raise.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the left engine mount.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolt

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-- Remove the right engine mount bolt -1-.

Fig 6: Identifying Connector

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NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Remove the Joint SupportVAS6131/13-7 from the engine.

Fig 7: Identifying VAS 6131/13-7

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-- Raise engine from engine carrier.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the left engine support.

Fig 8: Identifying Bolts And Left Engine Support

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the right engine support -1-.

Fig 9: Identifying Right Engine Support

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-- Secure the starter on the engine.

-- Attach the engine using the Engine/Transmission Holder - V8 Engine Bracket VAS6095/1-6A to the Engine And Transmission HolderVAS6095 to 55 Nm, as shown in the illustration.

Fig 10: Identifying Engine, Holder VAS 6095 And Bracket For V6 FSI Engine VAS 6095/1-5

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