Engine, Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Engine, Removal And Installation

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Lifting Tackle:3033
Engine Support:T40074
Torque Wrench, 6-50Nm:VAG 1331A
Torque Wrench, 40-200Nm:V.A.G 1332A
Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931
Step Ladder:VAS 5085
Tensioning Strap:T10038

Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Strap T10038
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Engine Bung Set:VAS 6122

Fig 3: Engine Bung Set
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Not illustrated:

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Storage Rack:V.A.G 1698A

Procedure

NOTE:

The engine is removed downward together with the transmission.

All cable ties which are opened or cut open when removing engine, must be replaced in the same position when installing engine.

Seal the disconnected fuel and ventilation lines to prevent dirt from getting into the system.

Leave the key in the ignition lock to prevent the steering wheel from locking.

If engine oil must be drained because of work performed on the removed engine, it should be performed with the engine installed. If the engine hangs on the Engine And Transmission Holder - Engine Lateral Bracket:T03001 , the engine is not in its installation position and less engine oil flows out.

It is advisable to remove the front wheels before removing the engine/transmission assembly. The vehicle can be lowered on the hoist until the brake rotor cover plates are just above the floor. This enables the most ergonomic work position regarding accessibility of components in the engine compartment.

When the engine is installed some components cannot be removed or can only be removed with great difficulty. Determine which parts are faulty before removing so that they can replaced while they are removed.

To prevent damage to the removed components, use the Storage Rack:V.A.G 1698A for storage.

-- Check the DTC memories on all control modules, using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Remove the complete air filter with the connecting hose to the Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3-. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Engine/Motor Control Module -J623-. Refer to Engine/Motor Control Module -J623-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- Remove the connectors -2 and 3- from the bracket and disconnect.

-- Free up the wires.

-- Release the retainers -arrows- and remove the cover -1- from the engine compartment E-box.

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-- Open the retainers with a screwdriver -arrow-, remove the cover -1- for the engine compartment E-box upward.

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-- Remove the nut -arrow-, disconnect and free up the wires.

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-- Pry the selector lever cable -1- off the selector shaft lever -2-, for example, using an open end wrench.

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-- Remove the connector -6- from the Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125- and free up the wire on the bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -5- from the cable bracket -4-. Do not remove the lock washer -3-.

-- Disengage the selector lever cable -1- from the clip from the bracket -2-.

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NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

So that the cable is not damaged when removing and installing the transmission, secure the cable using for example a cable tie on a suitable location on the body.

-- Remove the connector from the transmission as follows. Push the retainer -1- in the direction of the arrow, open the bracket -2- and then remove the connector -3- from the transmission.

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-- Disconnect the connections from the starter. Refer to STARTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -A- and remove the ATF lines -2- from the thermostat -1-.

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Ignore the bolts -B-.

-- Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connectors -1 to 4- on the bulkhead. Move the wiring harness to the side.

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-- Remove all remaining wires necessary from engine/transmission and set aside.

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CAUTION:

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.

-- Disconnect the fuel supply line -1- and the bleed line -2-. Refer to Connector Couplings, Disconnecting .

-- Seal the lines so that the fuel system is not contaminated by dirt etc.

-- Remove the vacuum line on the brake booster, on the intake manifold and on the vacuum pump.

Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Reservoir Cap

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CAUTION:

The cooling system may be under pressure. There is a risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

Scalding the skin and other parts of the body is possible.

- Wear safety gloves.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Reduce the pressure by covering the coolant expansion tank cap with a suitable towel and carefully opening it.

-- Open the cap on the expansion tank -arrow- and then close it again to release the pressure in the coolant system.

-- Disconnect the connector from the Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-.

-- Remove the front wheel housing liners. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the subframe with the steering gear. Refer to SUBFRAME WITH STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the both drive axles. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

So that it is possible to remove the engine without opening the refrigerant circuit:

-- Remove the A/C compressor from the sub-assembly bracket. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ON BRACKET .

-- Secure the A/C compressor to the bumper cover using the Tensioning Strap:T10038 and padding -A- as shown. Slide the Tensioning Strap:T10038 as far as possible to the bolt -arrow-.

Fig 5: Identifying A/C Compressor Secured On Bumper Cover Using Tensioning Strap T10038 And Matching Base

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 6: Component Location Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

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-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Release the clamps -arrows- and remove the coolant hoses -1-.

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-- Open the clip -arrow-.

Fig 7: Identifying Upper Coolant Hose

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-- Remove the upper radiator coolant hose -1-.

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

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-- Release the catches with a screwdriver -arrow-. Place the coolant expansion tank with hoses on the engine.

-- Loosen the bolt -arrows- for the engine mount approximately 1 turn.

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-- Loosen the bolt -arrows- for the transmission mount approximately 1 turn.

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-- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

AWD Vehicles:

Fig 8: Driveshaft Heat Shield

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-- Remove the bolts -A- and -B- on the bevel box and remove the heat shield -1-.

-- Mark the position of the driveshaft to the flange on the bevel box.

Fig 9: Mark Position Of Driveshaft

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-- To loosen or tighten, counterhold the driveshaft on the rear final drive.

Fig 10: Counterholding Rear Final Drive To Loosen And Tighten Driveshaft

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-- Remove the driveshaft on the front bevel box -arrows-.

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-- Secure the Support Bridge:T10323 with a bolt in the inside rear threaded hole for the subframe.

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-- A subframe bolt is suitable for this.

-- Place a cloth -A- on the Support Bridge.

-- Remove the driveshaft from the bevel box.

All Vehicles:

Fig 11: Identifying Installation Of Adapter T40074/1 To Cylinder Block

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-- Install the Engine Support:T40074 in the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931 .

-- Remove the Engine Support - Adapter:T40074/1 from the Engine Support:T40074 and attach it to the cylinder block with a nut -1-.

-- Position the Engine Support:T40074 on the engine as shown and bolt the Engine Support - Adapter:T40074/1 back on the Engine Support:T40074 -2-.

Fig 12: Attaching Adapter T40074/1 To Cylinder Block With Nut And Securing To Engine Support T40074 With Bolt

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-- Tighten the Engine Support:T40074 with M10 X 25 bolts as shown on the exhaust side to approximately 20 Nm on the cylinder block -arrows-.

Fig 13: Identifying Bolts Of Engine Support T40074

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-- Lift the engine and transmission gently using the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931 .

-- Remove the engine mount bolts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the transmission mount.

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NOTE:

Use Step Ladder to remove mounting bolts.

Carefully guide engine with transmission, when lowering, to prevent damage to bodywork.

-- Carefully lower the engine with transmission.