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Engine Support, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the left and right engine mounts. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove bolts -arrows- and remove heat shield -1- from steering gear -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield -1- And Universal Joint -2-, Removal
GWWN48-10512Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
CAUTION:

Risk of distorting airbag spiral spring.

  • Separate universal joint from steering gear only when front wheels are in straight ahead position.
  • Secure steering wheel with adhesive tape to prevent position of steering wheel and steering gear from changing.

-- Remove the bolt -B- from the universal joint. Refer to STEERING COLUMN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove bolt -A- and remove universal joint from steering gear.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt -A- To Universal Joint Bolt
GWWN10-10444Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove coupling rods from left and right of stabilizer bar.

Fig 3: Remove The Left And Right Coupling Rod From The Stabilizer Bar -1-.
GWWN40-10519Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Disconnect Ground (GND) connection -A- from the right longitudinal member.

Fig 4: Identifying Ground Connection
GWWN10-10435Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

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

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts -4- And Engine Carrier Bolts -3-
GWWA10-10439Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident.

  • Bolts -1 and 2- must remain installed.

-- Remove bolts -3 and 4- and lower subframe with front engine carrier.

-- Remove engine carrier forward.

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