Engine, Securing On Engine And Transmission Holder

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Lifting Tackle 3033
Engine and Transmission Holder VAS6095
Shop Crane VAS6100
Lift Arm Extension VAS6101
Engine/Transmission Holder - V6 TDI Bracket VAS6095/1-11

Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Assembly Lift Tools

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Engine/transmission assembly removed and separated on Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B.
Engine secured with Articulated Joint Support VAS6131/13-7.

-- Attach the Lift Arm Extension VAS6101 to the Shop Crane VAS6100.

-- Engage the Lifting Tackle 3033 on the engine lifting eyes and on the shop crane as shown in the illustration.

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

-- Disconnect the left and right connectors -2- for the Electrohydraulic Engine Mount Solenoid Valve -N144- / -N145- and remove from the bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Nut On Electrical Wiring Bracket

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-- Remove the nut -1- and remove the bracket with the wiring harness from the subframe.

NOTE:

The installation position with the engine installed is shown in the illustration.

-- Remove the left and right bolt -2- from the engine mount.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts And Right Engine Mount Retaining Plate

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NOTE:

Ignore items -1, 3 and 4-.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Power Steering Control Module -J500-.

Fig 4: Identifying Connector

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-- Free up the wiring harness.

NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Remove the Articulated Joint Support VAS6131/13-7 from the engine.

Fig 5: Identifying Articulated Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7

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-- Raise engine from engine carrier.

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

Fig 6: Identifying Bolts

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

Fig 7: Removing Nut And Freeing Up Ground Wire

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-- Secure the starter on the engine.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 1-.

-- Secure the engine to the Engine And Transmission Holder VAS6095 using the Engine/Transmission Holder - Universal Mounting VAS6095/1 and Engine/Transmission Holder - V6 TDI Bracket VAS6095/1-11 and tighten to 40 Nm, as illustrated.

Fig 8: Identifying Engine Stand Assembly

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