Engine, Removing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500
Hose Clip Pliers VAG1921
Step Ladder VAS5085
Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B with Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13
Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS6208
Pry Lever 80-200
Engine Bung Set VAS6122
Counterhold - Kit - Adapters T10172/2-9 with Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5 T10172/5 for vehicles with AWD vehicles
Puller - Gear Shaft Linkage T40160

NOTE:

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

Collect escaping coolant in a clean container for disposal or reuse.

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

Procedure

WARNING:

Risk of vehicle tipping over with engine removed.

Secure vehicle. Luggage compartment must be empty for this.

There is a risk of injury because the fuel is under very high pressure.

Reduce the fuel pressure down to residual pressure before opening high pressure area of the fuel injection system.

-- Reduce the fuel pressure in the high pressure area. Refer to BEFORE OPENING HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM .

-- Position the front wheels so they are straight.

NOTE:

Release the electrical parking brake before disconnecting battery so the driveshaft can be rotated to remove it.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery

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CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to electronic components.

Observe the steps for disconnecting the battery.

-- Switch the ignition off and remove the ignition key.

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable -2-. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Discharge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to USING SERVICE STATION .

-- Extract the power steering oil from the reservoir with the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500.

-- Remove the engine covers -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Covers

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WARNING:

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.
Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and then open it slowly to release the pressure.

-- Open the coolant reservoir cap.

-- Remove the left and right front wheels.

Fig 3: Noise Insulation Panels

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-- Remove the left and right front wheel housing liners. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Remove the noise insulation -1- and -2-. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

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

Fig 4: Identifying Drain Plug

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-- Remove the drain plug -1- and drain the coolant.

-- Lift the clip -2- and disconnect the coolant hose from the radiator.

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

Fig 5: Disconnecting Coolant Hose From Oil Cooler

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

Fig 6: Disconnect Power Steering Hydraulic Oil Supply Line

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-- Disconnect the power steering hydraulic oil supply line -2- and return line -1- in the left front wheel housing and free them up.

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

Vehicles with the Coolant Recirculation Pump -V50- :

Fig 7: Disconnecting Electrical Connector -1-

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

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

-- Remove the coolant hose from the Coolant Recirculation Pump -V50- -right arrow-.

NOTE:

Ignore -2- and -left arrow-.

Continuation for all vehicles:

Fig 8: Free Up Electrical Wiring Harness

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-- Push the retainer back -arrow-, press the release down and disconnect the coolant fan connector -1- and if equipped -2-.

-- Free up electrical wiring harness.

-- Disconnect the connector -3- on the Secondary Air Injection Pump Motor -V101-, if applicable, and free up the wire.

Fig 9: Component Location Of Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Motor -V101-

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NOTE:

Ignore -items 1 and 2-.

-- Remove the left and right bolt -1- and nut -3- and the lock carrier brace -2-.

Fig 10: Identifying Carrier Left Brace Components

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-- Remove the nut -arrow- on the right longitudinal member and free up the ground wire.

Fig 11: Disconnecting Ground Wires -Arrow- From Right Longitudinal Member

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-- Remove the seal -arrow-.

Fig 12: Identifying Alarm Horn, Removal

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-- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the vacuum connection -2- from the plenum chamber bulkhead. Remove the vacuum hose -1- on the back.

Fig 13: Free Up Fuel Line And Wire To Evap Canister At Air Guide Pipe

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-- Free up the fuel line and wire to the EVAP canister at the air guide pipe.

-- Disconnect the connector -3- from the EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80- and disconnect the vacuum hose -4-.

-- Disengage the EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80- from the bracket and lay it aside with the hoses connected.

-- Remove the air duct -arrows-.

Fig 14: Identifying Air Duct

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-- Free up the fuel hose -1- on the air duct pipe.

Fig 15: Free Up Fuel Hose

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-- Remove the vacuum hose -3- from the connection on the air guide pipe.

-- Remove the air guide pipe by loosening the hose clamp -4- and opening the clips -arrows-.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 2-.

-- Disconnect the vacuum line -1-.

Fig 16: Disconnect Vacuum Line

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-- Remove the air filter housing and, if applicable, disconnect the electrical connector -2- on the rear side at the Intake Air Switch-Over Valve -N335-.

Fig 17: Identifying Fuel Supply Hose

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WARNING:

Risk of injury from fuel.

To reduce fuel pressure, lay cloths around connecting point before opening fuel system and carefully loosen.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of contamination.

Follow the guidelines for cleanliness when working on the fuel supply system. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Remove the fuel supply line from the high pressure pump -arrow- and lay it aside.

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

-- Disconnect the vacuum hose -1- and free it up, if applicable.

Fig 18: Disconnect Vacuum Hose And Free It Up, If Applicable

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-- Remove the coolant hose -2- from the upper coolant pipe by lifting the retaining clamp.

-- In vehicles without a Coolant Recirculation Pump -V50-, lift the clamp -arrow- and remove the right front coolant hose from the front coolant pipe.

Fig 19: Identifying Clamp And Right Front Coolant Hose -Arrow- To Front Coolant Pipe

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-- Remove the coolant hose -arrow- from the front coolant pipe by lifting the retaining clamp.

Fig 20: Identifying Coolant Hose From Front Coolant Pipe

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-- Remove the coolant hose -3- from the coolant reservoir and free it up.

Fig 21: Identifying Coolant Hose And Coolant Reservoir

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, disconnect the electrical connector on the Engine Coolant Level Warning Switch -F66- and lay the coolant reservoir aside with the coolant hoses -1- and -2- attached.

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- on the power steering pump, if applicable.

Fig 22: Disconnecting Connector -Arrow- From Power Steering Pump

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-- Press the hydraulic oil hose to the side.

Fig 23: Identifying Bolts

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CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the refrigerant lines and hoses.

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

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor.

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

-- Release the retainer -arrow A- and open the cover -arrow B-.

Fig 24: Opening Terminal Box Cover

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-- Remove the nuts -1- and -2- for the electrical wires.

Fig 25: Identifying Nut And Electrical Wires

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-- Remove the connector -3- from the bracket and disconnect it.

-- Remove the screw -4- and then remove Terminal 30 Wire Junction 2 -TV22- from the tower brace -arrow-.

-- Release the retainers from the wheel housing side using a 5.5 mm wrench -item 1- -arrow- and remove the wiring bushing -2- upward.

Fig 26: Release Retainers From Wheel Housing Side Using A 5.5 Mm Open End Wrench

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-- Free up the wiring harness -3- to the generator and starter using the Pry Lever 80-200.

-- Wiring duct version 1: unlock the retainer -arrow B- and free up the wiring duct and pull the duct forward -arrow A-.

Fig 27: Freeing Up Wiring Duct By Releasing Retainer

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-- Wiring duct version 2: unlock the retainer -arrow-, free up the wiring harness and open the wiring duct -1-.

Fig 28: Freeing Up Wiring Harness And Open Wiring Duct

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-- Remove the nut -1- and tilt -arrow A- the washer fluid reservoir filler neck -2- upward slightly.

Fig 29: Identifying Filler Neck With Filler Tube From Washer Fluid Reservoir And Opening In Body

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-- Remove the filler neck with the filler tube from the washer fluid reservoir and the opening in the body -arrow B-.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and nuts -2- and the tower brace -3-.

Fig 30: Identifying Bolts, Nuts And Tower Brace

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

Fig 31: Identifying E-Box Bolts & Cover

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-- Remove the nut -1- and free up the electrical wire.

-- Release the retainers -A arrows- and remove the engine control module -arrow B-.

Fig 32: Engine Control Module (ECM)

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- if applicable.

Fig 33: Disconnect Electrical Connectors

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-- Disconnect the connectors -4- and remove the nut -3- for the electrical wire.

-- Release the retainers -arrow- and remove the relay carrier with the fuse holder -1-.

-- Disengage the engine wiring harness at the engine compartment E-box and free it up.

-- Release the retainers -A arrows- and remove the wiring bushing -2- upward -arrow B-.

Fig 34: Disengaging Catches -Arrows A- And Remove Upper Part Of Line Pass-Through -2- Upward -Arrow B-

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-- Remove the ground pin -1- and free up the electrical wire.

-- Lay the wiring harness on the engine and secure the engine control module so that it cannot fall.

-- Disconnect the connectors -arrow- at the left and right on the front speed sensors.

Fig 35: Identifying Speed Sensor Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- on the Left Front Level Control System Sensor -G78- and Right Front Level Control Sensor -G289- and free up the electrical wiring -arrow-.

Fig 36: Disconnect Electrical Connector On Left Front Level Control System Sensor

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-- Free up the electrical connector -2- on the bracket by pulling the retainer back -arrow A- and turning the connector approximately 90° clockwise -arrow B-.

Fig 37: Free Up Electrical Connector

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-- Free up the electrical wiring -3- and brake line -4- on the bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and secure the brake caliper in the wheel housing using wire.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging brake pistons.

Do not operate brake pedal with brake caliper removed.

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

Fig 38: Identifying Nut And Bolt

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

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

A5 through VIN 8T-8-011200 :

Fig 39: Identifying Left And Right Bolts

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-- Remove the left and right stabilizer bar bolt -3-.

-- Remove the left and right nut -1-.

NOTE:

The bolts -2- will be removed later.

All A4, A5 from VIN: 8T-8-011201:

Fig 40: Identifying Left And Right Stabilizer Bar Bolt

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

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

NOTE:

The bolts -2- will be removed later.

Continuation for all vehicles:

CAUTION:

The suspension components could be damaged.

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

All A4, A5 Coupe:

Fig 41: Locating Power Steering Hydraulic Line

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-- Remove the nut -1- for the power steering hydraulic fluid line bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the subframe crossbrace.

NOTE:

The illustration shows the installation location on a vehicle with dynamic steering.

Audi A5 Cabriolet:

Fig 42: Identifying Clamping Sleeve

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -1- and -2- and the brace.

-- Remove the bolt -2- for the power steering hydraulic line.

Fig 43: Identifying Bolt For Power Steering Hydraulic Fluid Line Bracket

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-- Remove the bolts -1- and -arrows- and remove the subframe crossbrace.

Continuation for all vehicles:

Fig 44: Locating Left Bolts & Heat Shield

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -arrows-, if applicable, and the heat shield -1-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the front crossmember, if applicable.

Fig 45: Identifying Bolts And Front Crossmember

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-- Remove the left front muffler nuts -arrows-.

Fig 46: Identifying Left Front Muffler Nuts

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-- Remove the right front muffler nuts -arrows-.

Fig 47: Identifying Right Front Muffler Nuts

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Fig 48: Identifying Bolts - Vehicles With Dual Exhaust System

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CAUTION:

The decoupling elements in the front muffler could be damaged.

Do not bend decoupling elements in front muffler more than 10°.

-- Loosen the clamping sleeves -1- and -2-, slide them back and remove the left and right front mufflers.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the driveshaft heat shield -1-, if applicable.

Fig 49: Driveshaft Heat Shield

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-- Remove the bolts that connect the driveshaft to the transmission. To do so counterholder with the Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 with the Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5 T10172/5.

Fig 50: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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-- Slide the driveshaft toward the rear final drive; the CV joints can move axially.

-- Secure the driveshaft to the side.

Fig 51: Pressing CV Joint Off Steering Gear And Slide It Up

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CAUTION:

The airbag spiral spring could be damaged.

Separate universal joint from steering gear only when front wheels are in straight ahead position.
Do not change steering wheel position and steering gear position any more, secure steering wheel with adhesive tape.

-- Remove the universal joint bolt -arrow-. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN -item 18-. .

-- Press the CV joint off the steering gear and slide it all the way up.

-- Remove the bolt -2- and secure the clutch slave cylinder sideways in the engine compartment.

Fig 52: Identifying Bolt And Clutch Slave Cylinder Secured Sideways In Engine Compartment

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the clutch slave cylinder.

Do not operate the clutch pedal anymore after slave cylinder has been removed.

-- Remove the gearshift rod nut -1-.

-- Position the Puller - Gear Shaft Linkage T40160 and remove the gearshift rod -1-.

Fig 53: Position Puller T40160 And Remove Selector Rod

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Prepare scissor lift platform:

Fig 54: Identifying Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131

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

Platform coordinates	Parts from Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13
B4	/13-4	/ 10-4	/ 10-5	/13-1
G4	/13-4	/ 10-4	/ 10-5	/13-1
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	/13-6	-	-	/13-2
C14	/ 10-1	/ 10-3	/ 10-5	/ 10-13
F14	/ 10-1	/ 10-3	/ 10-5	/ 10-10

-- First manually secure the mounting elements to the scissor lift table.

-- Position the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B horizontally.

Note bubble level (sight glass) on support platform.

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

Fig 55: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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WARNING:

The subframe could cause an accident if it is not secured.

Do not loosen the subframe bolts -2- and -3-.

-- Remove the left and right subframe bolts -1-.

-- Attach mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 at the left and right on the front of the subframe as shown in the illustration.

Fig 56: Attach At Left And Right Front Of Subframe

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-- Ensure threaded spindles are completely installed.

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

Fig 57: Attach At Left And Right Front Of Subframe

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-- Position mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 at the lower left and right on the wheel bearing housing as shown in the illustration.

Fig 58: Attach At Lower Left And Right Of Wheel Bearing Housing

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-- Remove the noise insulation retaining clips from the crossmember.

Fig 59: Attach At The Left And Right Rear Of The Crossmember As Shown In Illustration

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-- Attach mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 at the left and right rear of the crossmember as shown in the illustration.

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

-- Attach mounting element base plates to Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B and tighten to 20 Nm.

-- Mark the location of the subframe and engine carrier to the longitudinal members using a felt-tip pen.

Fig 60: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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-- Remove the left and right subframe bolts -2- and -3- in a diagonal sequence in stages.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 1-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- on the tunnel crossmember.

Fig 61: Identifying Bolts & Tunnel Crossmember

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A5 through VIN 8T-8-011200:

Fig 62: Identifying Left And Right Bolts

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -2-.

All A4, A5 from VIN: 8T-8-011201:

Fig 63: Identifying Left And Right Stabilizer Bar Bolt

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -2-.

Continuation for all vehicles:

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging hose and wiring connections as well as engine compartment.

Make sure all the hoses and lines between the engine, transmission, subframe and body have been disconnected.
Carefully guide the engine/transmission sub-assembly with subframe out of engine compartment while lowering.

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

Fig 64: Lowering/Raising Engine/Transmission Subassembly To Dimension -A-

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Dimension -a- = 100 mm maximum.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and -3- for the gearshift rod and push rod.

Fig 65: Attaching Bolts And For Selector Rod And Push Rod

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NOTE:

Ignore -item 2-.

-- Lower the engine/transmission subassembly more.

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

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500
Hose Clip Pliers VAG1921
Step Ladder VAS5085
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
Pry Lever 80-200
Engine Bung Set VAS6122

NOTE:

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

Collect escaping coolant in a clean container for disposal or reuse.

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

Procedure

WARNING:

Risk of vehicle tipping over with engine removed.

Secure vehicle. Luggage compartment must be empty for this.

There is a risk of injury because the fuel is under very high pressure.

Reduce the fuel pressure down to residual pressure before opening high pressure area of the fuel injection system.

-- Reduce the fuel pressure in the high pressure area. Refer to BEFORE OPENING HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM .

-- Position the front wheels so they are straight.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery

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CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to electronic components.

Observe the steps for disconnecting the battery.

-- Switch the ignition off and remove the ignition key.

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable -2-. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Discharge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to USING SERVICE STATION .

-- Extract the power steering oil from the reservoir with the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500.

-- Remove the engine covers -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Covers

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WARNING:

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.
Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and then open it slowly to release the pressure.

-- Open the coolant reservoir cap.

-- Remove the left and right front wheels.

Fig 3: Noise Insulation Panels

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-- Remove the left and right front wheel housing liners. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Remove the noise insulation -1- and -2-. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

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

Fig 4: Identifying Drain Plug

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-- Remove the drain plug -1- and drain the coolant.

-- Lift the clip -2- and disconnect the coolant hose from the radiator.

-- Remove the coolant hose -arrows- from the engine oil cooler and drain the remaining coolant.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Coolant Hose From Oil Cooler

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

Fig 6: Disconnect Power Steering Hydraulic Oil Supply Line

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-- Disconnect the power steering hydraulic oil supply line -2- and return line -1- in the left front wheel housing and free them up.

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

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

Fig 7: Identifying ATF Line Bracket

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-- Mark the locations of the ATF lines -1- and -2- so they can be installed later and then disconnect them.

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

NOTE:

Ignore -arrow-.

Vehicles with the Coolant Recirculation Pump -V50- :

Fig 8: Disconnecting Electrical Connector -1-

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

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

-- Remove the coolant hose from the Coolant Recirculation Pump -V50- -right arrow-.

NOTE:

Ignore -2- and -left arrow-.

Continuation for all vehicles:

Fig 9: Free Up Electrical Wiring Harness

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-- Push the retainer back -arrow-, press the release down and disconnect the coolant fan connector -1- and if equipped -2-.

-- Free up electrical wiring harness.

-- Disconnect the connector -3- on the Secondary Air Injection Pump Motor -V101-, if applicable, and free up the wire.

Fig 10: Component Location Of Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Motor -V101-

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NOTE:

Ignore -items 1 and 2-.

-- Remove the left and right bolt -1- and nut -3- and the lock carrier brace -2-.

Fig 11: Identifying Carrier Left Brace Components

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-- Remove the nut -arrow- on the right longitudinal member and free up the ground wire.

Fig 12: Disconnecting Ground Wires -Arrow- From Right Longitudinal Member

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-- Remove the seal -arrow-.

Fig 13: Identifying Alarm Horn, Removal

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-- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the vacuum connection -2- from the plenum chamber bulkhead. Remove the vacuum hose -1- on the back.

Fig 14: Free Up Fuel Line And Wire To Evap Canister At Air Guide Pipe

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-- Free up the fuel line and wire to the EVAP canister at the air guide pipe.

-- Disconnect the connector -3- from the EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80- and disconnect the vacuum hose -4-.

-- Disengage the EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80- from the bracket and lay it aside with the hoses connected.

-- Remove the air duct -arrows-.

Fig 15: Identifying Air Duct

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-- Free up the fuel hose -1- on the air duct pipe.

Fig 16: Free Up Fuel Hose

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-- Remove the vacuum hose -3- from the connection on the air guide pipe.

-- Remove the air guide pipe by loosening the hose clamp -4- and opening the clips -arrows-.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 2-.

-- Disconnect the vacuum line -1-.

Fig 17: Disconnect Vacuum Line

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-- Remove the air filter housing and, if applicable, disconnect the electrical connector -2- on the rear side at the Intake Air Switch-Over Valve -N335-.

Fig 18: Identifying Fuel Supply Hose

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WARNING:

Risk of injury from fuel.

To reduce fuel pressure, lay cloths around connecting point before opening fuel system and carefully loosen.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of contamination.

Follow the guidelines for cleanliness when working on the fuel supply system. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Remove the fuel supply line from the high pressure pump -arrow- and lay it aside.

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

-- Disconnect the vacuum hose -1- and free it up, if applicable.

Fig 19: Disconnect Vacuum Hose And Free It Up, If Applicable

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-- Remove the coolant hose -2- from the upper coolant pipe by lifting the retaining clamp.

-- In vehicles without a Coolant Recirculation Pump -V50- and with an auxiliary heater, lift the clamp and remove the right front coolant hose -arrow- from the front coolant pipe.

Fig 20: Identifying Clamp And Right Front Coolant Hose -Arrow- To Front Coolant Pipe

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-- Remove the coolant hose -arrow- from the front coolant pipe by lifting the retaining clamp.

Fig 21: Identifying Coolant Hose From Front Coolant Pipe

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-- Remove the coolant hose -3- from the coolant reservoir and free it up.

Fig 22: Identifying Coolant Hose And Coolant Reservoir

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, disconnect the electrical connector on the Engine Coolant Level Warning Switch -F66- and lay the coolant reservoir aside with the coolant hoses -1- and -2- attached.

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- on the power steering pump, if applicable.

Fig 23: Disconnecting Connector -Arrow- From Power Steering Pump

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-- Press the hydraulic hose down slightly.

Fig 24: Identifying Bolts

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CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the refrigerant lines and hoses.

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

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor.

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

-- Release the retainer -arrow A- and open the cover -arrow B-.

Fig 25: Opening Terminal Box Cover

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-- Remove the nuts -1- and -2- for the electrical wires.

Fig 26: Identifying Nut And Electrical Wires

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-- Remove the connector -3- from the bracket and disconnect it.

-- Remove the screw -4- and then remove Terminal 30 Wire Junction 2 -TV22- from the tower brace -arrow-.

-- Release the retainers from the wheel housing side using a 5.5 mm wrench -item 1- and remove the wiring bushing -2- upward.

Fig 27: Release Retainers From Wheel Housing Side Using A 5.5 Mm Open End Wrench

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-- Free up the wiring harness -3- to the generator and starter using the Pry Lever 80-200.

-- Wiring duct version 1: unlock the retainer -arrow B- and free up the wiring duct and pull the duct forward -arrow A-.

Fig 28: Freeing Up Wiring Duct By Releasing Retainer

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-- Wiring duct version 2: unlock the retainer -arrow-, free up the wiring harness and open the wiring duct -1-.

Fig 29: Freeing Up Wiring Harness And Open Wiring Duct

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-- Remove the nut -1- and tilt -arrow A- the washer fluid reservoir filler neck -2- upward slightly.

Fig 30: Identifying Filler Neck With Filler Tube From Washer Fluid Reservoir And Opening In Body

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-- Remove the filler neck with the filler tube from the washer fluid reservoir and the opening in the body -arrow B-.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and nuts -2- and the tower brace -3-.

Fig 31: Identifying Bolts, Nuts And Tower Brace

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

Fig 32: Identifying E-Box Bolts & Cover

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-- Remove the nut -1- and free up the electrical wire.

-- Release the retainers -A arrows- and remove the engine control module -arrow B-.

Fig 33: Engine Control Module (ECM)

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- if applicable.

Fig 34: Disconnect Electrical Connectors

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-- Disconnect the connectors -4- and remove the nut -3- for the electrical wire.

-- Release the retainers -arrow- and remove the relay carrier with the fuse holder -1-.

-- Disengage the engine wiring harness at the engine compartment E-box and free it up.

-- Release the retainers -A arrows- and remove the wiring bushing -2- upward -arrow B-.

Fig 35: Disengaging Catches -Arrows A- And Remove Upper Part Of Line Pass-Through -2- Upward -Arrow B-

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-- Remove the ground pin -1- and free up the electrical wire.

-- Lay the wiring harness on the engine and secure the engine control module so that it cannot fall.

-- Disconnect the connectors -arrow- at the left and right on the front speed sensors.

Fig 36: Identifying Speed Sensor Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- on the Left Front Level Control System Sensor -G78- and Right Front Level Control Sensor -G289- and free up the electrical wiring -arrow-.

Fig 37: Disconnect Electrical Connector On Left Front Level Control System Sensor

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-- Free up the electrical connector -2- on the bracket by pulling the retainer back -arrow A- and turning the connector approximately 90° clockwise -arrow B-.

Fig 38: Free Up Electrical Connector

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-- Free up the electrical wiring -3- and brake line -4- on the bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and secure the brake caliper in the wheel housing using wire.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging brake pistons.

Do not operate brake pedal with brake caliper removed.

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

Fig 39: Identifying Nut And Bolt

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

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

A5 through VIN 8T-8-011200:

Fig 40: Identifying Left And Right Bolts

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-- Remove the left and right stabilizer bar bolt -3-.

-- Remove the left and right nut -1-.

NOTE:

The bolts -2- will be removed later.

All A4, A5 from VIN: 8T-8-011201:

Fig 41: Identifying Left And Right Stabilizer Bar Bolt

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

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

NOTE:

The bolts -2- will be removed later.

Continuation for all vehicles:

CAUTION:

The suspension components could be damaged.

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

All A4, A5 Coupe:

Fig 42: Locating Power Steering Hydraulic Line

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-- Remove the nut -1- for the power steering hydraulic fluid line bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the subframe crossbrace.

NOTE:

The illustration shows the installation location on a vehicle with dynamic steering.

Audi A5 Cabriolet:

Fig 43: Identifying Clamping Sleeve

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -1- and -2- and the brace.

-- Remove the bolt -2- for the power steering hydraulic line.

Fig 44: Identifying Bolt For Power Steering Hydraulic Fluid Line Bracket

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-- Remove the bolts -1- and -arrows- and remove the subframe crossbrace.

Continuation for all vehicles:

Fig 45: Locating Left Bolts & Heat Shield

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -arrows-, if applicable, and the heat shield -1-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the front crossmember, if applicable.

Fig 46: Identifying Bolts And Front Crossmember

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-- Remove the left front muffler nuts -arrows-.

Fig 47: Identifying Left Front Muffler Nuts

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-- Remove the right front muffler nuts -arrows-.

Fig 48: Identifying Right Front Muffler Nuts

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CAUTION:

The decoupling elements in the front muffler could be damaged.

Do not bend decoupling elements in front muffler more than 10°.

Fig 49: Identifying Bolts - Vehicles With Dual Exhaust System

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-- Loosen the clamping sleeves -1- and -2-, slide them back and remove the left and right front mufflers.

CAUTION:

The airbag spiral spring could be damaged.

Separate universal joint from steering gear only when front wheels are in straight ahead position.
Do not change steering wheel position and steering gear position any more, secure steering wheel with adhesive tape.

Fig 50: Pressing CV Joint Off Steering Gear And Slide It Up

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-- Remove the universal joint bolt -arrow-. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN -item 18-. .

-- Press the CV joint off the steering gear and slide it all the way up.

-- Remove the ball socket -A- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the Pry Lever 80-200 -arrows-.

Fig 51: Using Pry Lever 80-200 To Press Selector Lever Cable From Lever For Selector Shaft

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-- Remove the bolts -2- from the cable mounting bracket.

Fig 52: Disconnect Electrical Connector On Transmission By Rotating Twist Lock Counter-Clockwise

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NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

Ignore -item 1- and -arrow-.

Prepare scissor lift platform:

Fig 53: Identifying Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131

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

Platform coordinates	Parts from Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13
B4	/13-4	/ 10-4	/ 10-5	/13-1
G4	/13-4	/ 10-4	/ 10-5	/13-1
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	/13-6	-	-	/13-2
C13	/ 10-1	/ 10-4	/ 10-5	/ 10-13
F13	/ 10-1	/ 10-4	/ 10-5	/ 10-10

-- First manually secure the mounting elements to the scissor lift table.

-- Position the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B horizontally.

Note bubble level (sight glass) on support platform.

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

Fig 54: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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WARNING:

The subframe could cause an accident if it is not secured.

Do not loosen the subframe bolts -2- and -3-.

-- Remove the left and right subframe bolts -1-.

Fig 55: Attach At Left And Right Front Of Subframe

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-- Ensure threaded spindles are completely installed.

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

Fig 56: Attach At Left And Right Front Of Subframe

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-- Position mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 at the lower left and right on the wheel bearing housing as shown in the illustration.

Fig 57: Attach At Lower Left And Right Of Wheel Bearing Housing

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-- Remove the noise insulation retaining clips from the crossmember.

Fig 58: Attach At The Left And Right Rear Of The Crossmember As Shown In Illustration

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-- Attach mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 at the left and right rear of the crossmember as shown in the illustration.

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

-- Attach mounting element base plates to Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B and tighten to 20 Nm.

-- Mark the location of the subframe and engine carrier to the longitudinal members using a felt-tip pen.

Fig 59: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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-- Remove the left and right subframe bolts -2- and -3- in a diagonal sequence in stages.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 1-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- on the tunnel crossmember.

Fig 60: Identifying Bolts & Tunnel Crossmember

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A5 through VIN 8T-8-011200:

Fig 61: Identifying Left And Right Bolts

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -2-.

All A4, A5 from VIN: 8T-8-011201:

Fig 62: Identifying Left And Right Stabilizer Bar Bolt

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -2-.

Continuation for all vehicles:

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging hose and wiring connections as well as engine compartment.

Make sure all the hoses and lines between the engine, transmission, subframe and body have been disconnected.
Carefully guide the engine/transmission sub-assembly with subframe out of engine compartment while lowering.

-- Lower the engine/transmission assembly with the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B.

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

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500
Hose Clip Pliers VAG1921
Step Ladder VAS5085
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
Pry Lever 80-200
Engine Bung Set VAS6122
Counterhold - Kit - Adapters T10172/2-9 with Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5 T10172/5 for vehicles with AWD vehicles

NOTE:

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

Collect escaping coolant in a clean container for disposal or reuse.

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

Procedure

WARNING:

Risk of vehicle tipping over with engine removed.

Secure vehicle. Luggage compartment must be empty for this.

There is a risk of injury because the fuel is under very high pressure.

Reduce the fuel pressure down to residual pressure before opening high pressure area of the fuel injection system.

-- Reduce the fuel pressure in the high pressure area. Refer to BEFORE OPENING HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM .

-- Position the front wheels so they are straight.

NOTE:

Release the electro-mechanical parking brake before disconnecting the battery so the driveshaft can be rotated to remove it.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery

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CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to electronic components.

Observe the steps for disconnecting the battery.

-- Switch the ignition off and remove the ignition key.

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable -2-. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Discharge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to USING SERVICE STATION .

-- Extract the power steering oil from the reservoir with the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500.

-- Remove the engine covers -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Covers

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WARNING:

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.
Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and then open it slowly to release the pressure.

-- Open the coolant reservoir cap.

-- Remove the left and right front wheels.

Fig 3: Noise Insulation Panels

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-- Remove the left and right front wheel housing liners. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Remove the noise insulation -1- and -2-. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

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

Fig 4: Identifying Drain Plug

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-- Remove the drain plug -1- and drain the coolant.

-- Lift the clip -2- and disconnect the coolant hose from the radiator.

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

Fig 5: Disconnecting Coolant Hose From Oil Cooler

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

Fig 6: Disconnect Power Steering Hydraulic Oil Supply Line

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-- Disconnect the power steering hydraulic oil supply line -2- and return line -1- in the left front wheel housing and free them up.

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

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

Fig 7: Identifying ATF Line Bracket

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-- Mark the locations of the ATF lines -1- and -2- so they can be installed later and then disconnect them.

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

NOTE:

Ignore -arrow-.

Vehicles with the Coolant Recirculation Pump -V50- :

Fig 8: Disconnecting Electrical Connector -1-

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

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

-- Remove the coolant hose from the Coolant Recirculation Pump -V50- -right arrow-.

NOTE:

Ignore -2- and -left arrow-.

Continuation for all vehicles:

Fig 9: Free Up Electrical Wiring Harness

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-- Push the retainer back -arrow-, press the release down and disconnect the coolant fan connector -1- and if equipped -2-.

-- Free up electrical wiring harness.

-- Disconnect the connector -3- on the Secondary Air Injection Pump Motor -V101-, if applicable, and free up the wire.

Fig 10: Component Location Of Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Motor -V101-

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NOTE:

Ignore -items 1 and 2-.

-- Remove the left and right bolt -1- and nut -3- and the lock carrier brace -2-.

Fig 11: Identifying Carrier Left Brace Components

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-- Remove the nut -arrow- on the right longitudinal member and free up the ground wire.

Fig 12: Disconnecting Ground Wires -Arrow- From Right Longitudinal Member

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-- Remove the seal -arrow-.

Fig 13: Identifying Alarm Horn, Removal

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-- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the vacuum connection -2- from the plenum chamber bulkhead. Remove the vacuum hose -1- on the back.

Fig 14: Free Up Fuel Line And Wire To Evap Canister At Air Guide Pipe

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-- Free up the fuel line and wire to the EVAP canister at the air guide pipe.

Rest of world vehicles:

-- Disconnect the connector -3- from the EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80- and disconnect the vacuum hose -4-.

-- Disengage the EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80- from the bracket and lay it aside with the hoses connected.

USA vehicles:

Fig 15: Disconnecting Vacuum Hose

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-- Disconnect the vacuum hose -arrow- to the Leak Detection Pump -V144-.

-- Remove the air duct -arrows-.

Fig 16: Identifying Air Duct

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-- Free up the fuel hose -1- on the air duct pipe.

Fig 17: Free Up Fuel Hose

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-- Remove the vacuum hose -3- from the connection on the air guide pipe.

-- Remove the air guide pipe by loosening the hose clamp -4- and opening the clips -arrows-.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 2-.

-- Disconnect the vacuum line -1-.

Fig 18: Disconnect Vacuum Line

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-- Remove the air filter housing and, if applicable, disconnect the electrical connector -2- on the rear side at the Intake Air Switch-Over Valve -N335-.

Fig 19: Identifying Fuel Supply Hose

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WARNING:

Risk of injury from fuel.

To reduce fuel pressure, lay cloths around connecting point before opening fuel system and carefully loosen.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of contamination.

Follow the guidelines for cleanliness when working on the fuel supply system. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Remove the fuel supply line from the high pressure pump -arrow- and lay it aside.

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

-- Disconnect the vacuum hose -1- and free it up, if applicable.

Fig 20: Disconnect Vacuum Hose And Free It Up, If Applicable

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-- Remove the coolant hose -2- from the upper coolant pipe by lifting the retaining clamp.

-- In vehicles without a Coolant Recirculation Pump -V50-, lift the clamp -arrow- and remove the right front coolant hose from the front coolant pipe.

Fig 21: Identifying Clamp And Right Front Coolant Hose -Arrow- To Front Coolant Pipe

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-- Remove the coolant hose -arrow- from the front coolant pipe by lifting the retaining clamp.

Fig 22: Identifying Coolant Hose From Front Coolant Pipe

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-- Remove the coolant hose -3- from the coolant reservoir and free it up.

Fig 23: Identifying Coolant Hose And Coolant Reservoir

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, disconnect the electrical connector on the Engine Coolant Level Warning Switch -F66- and lay the coolant reservoir aside with the coolant hoses -1- and -2- attached.

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- on the power steering pump, if applicable.

Fig 24: Disconnecting Connector -Arrow- From Power Steering Pump

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-- Press the hydraulic hose down slightly.

Fig 25: Identifying Bolts

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CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the refrigerant lines and hoses.

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

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor.

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

-- Release the retainer -arrow A- and open the cover -arrow B-.

Fig 26: Opening Terminal Box Cover

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-- Remove the nuts -1- and -2- for the electrical wires.

Fig 27: Identifying Nut And Electrical Wires

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-- Remove the connector -3- from the bracket and disconnect it.

-- Remove the screw -4- and then remove Terminal 30 Wire Junction 2 -TV22- from the tower brace -arrow-.

-- Release the retainers from the wheel housing side using a 5.5 mm wrench -item 1- and remove the wiring bushing -2- upward.

Fig 28: Release Retainers From Wheel Housing Side Using A 5.5 Mm Open End Wrench

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-- Free up the wiring harness -3- to the generator and starter using the Pry Lever 80-200.

-- Wiring duct version 1: unlock the retainer -arrow B- and free up the wiring duct and pull the duct forward -arrow A-.

Fig 29: Freeing Up Wiring Duct By Releasing Retainer

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-- Wiring duct version 2: unlock the retainer -arrow-, free up the wiring harness and open the wiring duct -1-.

Fig 30: Freeing Up Wiring Harness And Open Wiring Duct

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-- Remove the nut -1- and tilt -arrow A- the washer fluid reservoir filler neck -2- upward slightly.

Fig 31: Identifying Filler Neck With Filler Tube From Washer Fluid Reservoir And Opening In Body

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-- Remove the filler neck with the filler tube from the washer fluid reservoir and the opening in the body -arrow B-.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and nuts -2- and the tower brace -3-.

Fig 32: Identifying Bolts, Nuts And Tower Brace

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

Fig 33: Identifying E-Box Bolts & Cover

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-- Remove the nut -1- and free up the electrical wire.

-- Release the retainers -A arrows- and remove the engine control module -arrow B-.

Fig 34: Engine Control Module (ECM)

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- if applicable.

Fig 35: Disconnect Electrical Connectors

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-- Disconnect the connectors -4- and remove the nut -3- for the electrical wire.

-- Release the retainers -arrow- and remove the relay carrier with the fuse holder -1-.

-- Disengage the engine wiring harness at the engine compartment E-box and free it up.

-- Release the retainers -A arrows- and remove the wiring bushing -2- upward -arrow B-.

Fig 36: Disengaging Catches -Arrows A- And Remove Upper Part Of Line Pass-Through -2- Upward -Arrow B-

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-- Remove the ground pin -1- and free up the electrical wire.

-- Lay the wiring harness on the engine and secure the engine control module so that it cannot fall.

-- Disconnect the connectors -arrow- at the left and right on the front speed sensors.

Fig 37: Identifying Speed Sensor Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- on the Left Front Level Control System Sensor -G78- and Right Front Level Control Sensor -G289- and free up the electrical wiring -arrow-.

Fig 38: Disconnect Electrical Connector On Left Front Level Control System Sensor

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-- Free up the electrical connector -2- on the bracket by pulling the retainer back -arrow A- and turning the connector approximately 90° clockwise -arrow B-.

Fig 39: Free Up Electrical Connector

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-- Free up the electrical wiring -3- and brake line -4- on the bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and secure the brake caliper in the wheel housing using wire.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging brake pistons.

Do not operate brake pedal with brake caliper removed.

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

Fig 40: Identifying Nut And Bolt

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

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

A5 through VIN 8T-8-011200:

Fig 41: Identifying Left And Right Bolts

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-- Remove the left and right stabilizer bar bolt -3-.

-- Remove the left and right nut -1-.

NOTE:

The bolts -2- will be removed later.

All A4, A5 from VIN: 8T-8-011201:

Fig 42: Identifying Left And Right Stabilizer Bar Bolt

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

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

NOTE:

The bolts -2- will be removed later.

Continuation for all vehicles:

CAUTION:

The suspension components could be damaged.

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

All A4, A5 Coupe:

Fig 43: Locating Power Steering Hydraulic Line

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-- Remove the nut -1- for the power steering hydraulic fluid line bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the subframe crossbrace.

NOTE:

The illustration shows the installation location on a vehicle with dynamic steering.

Audi A5 Cabriolet:

Fig 44: Identifying Clamping Sleeve

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -1- and -2- and the brace.

-- Remove the bolt -2- for the power steering hydraulic line.

Fig 45: Identifying Bolt For Power Steering Hydraulic Fluid Line Bracket

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-- Remove the bolts -1- and -arrows- and remove the subframe crossbrace.

Continuation for all vehicles:

Fig 46: Locating Left Bolts & Heat Shield

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -arrows-, if applicable, and the heat shield -1-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the front crossmember, if applicable.

Fig 47: Identifying Bolts And Front Crossmember

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-- Remove the left front muffler nuts -arrows-.

Fig 48: Identifying Left Front Muffler Nuts

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-- Remove the right front muffler nuts -arrows-.

Fig 49: Identifying Right Front Muffler Nuts

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Fig 50: Identifying Bolts - Vehicles With Dual Exhaust System

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CAUTION:

The decoupling elements in the front muffler could be damaged.

Do not bend decoupling elements in front muffler more than 10°.

-- Loosen the clamping sleeves -1- and -2-, slide them back and remove the left and right front mufflers.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the driveshaft heat shield -1-, if applicable.

Fig 51: Driveshaft Heat Shield

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-- Remove the driveshaft bolts on the transmission. To do so counterholder with the Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 and the Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5 T10172/5.

Fig 52: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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-- Slide the driveshaft toward the rear final drive; the CV joints can move axially.

-- Secure the driveshaft to the side.

Fig 53: Pressing CV Joint Off Steering Gear And Slide It Up

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CAUTION:

The airbag spiral spring could be damaged.

Separate universal joint from steering gear only when front wheels are in straight ahead position.
Do not change steering wheel position and steering gear position any more, secure steering wheel with adhesive tape.

-- Remove the universal joint bolt -arrow-. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN -item 18-. .

-- Press the CV joint off the steering gear and slide it all the way up.

-- Remove the ball socket -A- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the Pry Lever 80-200 -arrows-.

Fig 54: Using Pry Lever 80-200 To Press Selector Lever Cable From Lever For Selector Shaft

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-- Press the securing clips -2- off and remove the selector lever cable from the transmission.

Fig 55: Ball Socket And Securing Clips

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NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

Ignore -item 1-.

Prepare scissor lift platform:

Fig 56: 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:

Platform 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	/13-1
G4	/13-4	/ 10-4	/ 10-5	/13-1
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	/13-6	-	-	/13-2
C14	/ 10-1	/ 10-4	/ 10-5	/ 10-7
F14	/ 10-1	/ 10-4	/ 10-5	/11-1

-- First manually secure the mounting elements to the scissor lift table.

-- Position the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B horizontally.

Note bubble level (sight glass) on support platform.

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

Fig 57: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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WARNING:

The subframe could cause an accident if it is not secured.

Do not loosen the subframe bolts -2- and -3-.

-- Remove the left and right subframe bolts -1-.

Fig 58: Attach At Left And Right Front Of Subframe

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-- Ensure threaded spindles are completely installed.

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

Fig 59: Attach At Left And Right Front Of Subframe

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-- Position mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 at the lower left and right on the wheel bearing housing as shown in the illustration.

Fig 60: Attach At Lower Left And Right Of Wheel Bearing Housing

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-- Attach mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set VAS6131/11 at the left and right rear of the tunnel crossmember, as shown in the illustration.

Fig 61: Attaching VAS 6131/10 And VAS 6131/11 At Left And Right Rear Of Tunnel Crossmember

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

-- Attach mounting element base plates to Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B and tighten to 20 Nm.

-- Mark the location of the subframe and engine carrier to the longitudinal members using a felt-tip pen.

Fig 62: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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-- Remove the left and right subframe bolts -2- and -3- in a diagonal sequence in stages.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 1-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- on the tunnel crossmember.

Fig 63: Identifying Crossmember And Bolts

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A5 through VIN 8T-8-011200:

Fig 64: Identifying Left And Right Bolts

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -2-.

All A4, A5 from VIN: 8T-8-011201:

Fig 65: Identifying Left And Right Stabilizer Bar Bolt

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -2-.

Continuation for all vehicles:

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging hose and wiring connections as well as engine compartment.

Make sure all the hoses and lines between the engine, transmission, subframe and body have been disconnected.
Carefully guide the engine/transmission sub-assembly with subframe out of engine compartment while lowering.

-- Lower the engine/transmission assembly with the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B.

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