Engine, Removing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Engine Support Bridge - Special Hook (2 pc.): 10-222A/20 
• Engine Bung Set: VAS6122 
• Scissor Lift Table: VAS6131B 
• Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set: VAS6131/10 
• Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set: VAS6131/11 
• Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set: VAS6131/13 
• Coolant Collecting System: VAS5014  or Shop Crane - Drip Tray: VAS6208 
• Hose Clip Pliers: VAS6340 
• Hose Clip Pliers: VAS6362 
• Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS6931 
• Tensioning Strap: T10038 
• Commercially available Step Ladder

Procedure 

• With the lock carrier installed, the engine is removed downward with the transmission and subframe.
• Install cable ties at the same locations when installing.
• Pay attention to the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
• All bolts on suspension components with bonded rubber bushings must be tightened in curb weight position (no load).
• Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of rotation. Axle components with bonded rubber bushings must be brought into the position they will be in when driving before they are tightened (curb weight position). Otherwise, the bonded rubber bushing will be under stress, which will reduce the service life.

-- Before starting the procedure, determine the curb weight position. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

• The electro-mechanical parking brake must be released before disconnecting battery so the driveshaft can be rotated to remove it.

-- Position the front wheels so they are straight.

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Disconnect the ground cable from the battery terminal. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Remove the lock carrier cover. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Remove the front wheels. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Remove the left and right front wheel housing liner and the wheel spoiler. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Remove the front lower longitudinal member. Refer to the appropriate Service Information ; Lower Longitudinal Member, Removing and installing.

-- Remove the driveshaft. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

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

-- Place the container of the : VAS5014  or the : VAS6208  underneath.

-- Release and disconnect the connector -1- from the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor on Radiator Outlet -G83-.

-- Lift the clamp -3-.

-- Remove the right coolant hose at the bottom of the radiator and drain the rest of the coolant.

-- Place the : VAS5014  or : VAS6208  on the right side of the transmission area and under the subframe.

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-- Lift the clamp -arrow-. Remove the coolant hose to the ATF cooler on the right rear side.

-- Hold the coolant hose downward and allow the coolant to drain.

-- Loosen the hose clamps -1 and 3-, and remove the air duct hose -2- from the air duct pipe.

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-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the fuel line -2-. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .

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-- Loosen the hose clamp -1- and disconnect the hose for the EVAP system.

-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the : VAS6122  .

-- Release the latch in direction of -arrow- and open the E-box -1-.

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-- Remove the nut -arrow- and free up the wire.

-- Free up the wire -1- on the wiring duct.

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-- Remove the bolt -2- and free up the ground wire.

-- Remove the bolt -3- and nut -4- and free up the wiring duct.

-- Lift the clamp -1- and remove the coolant hose.

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-- Equipment versions without parking heater: open the retainer in direction of -arrow- and push the Coolant Recirculation Pump -V50- to the side.

-- Loosen the hose clamp -1- and remove the air duct pipe and tie up to the left side.

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-- Lift the clamp -1-, remove and free up the coolant connection from the radiator.

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-- Lift the clip -2- and remove the upper left coolant hose from the radiator.

-- Release the catch in direction of -arrow- and remove the vacuum hose -1- at the same time do not damage it.

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-- Release, disconnect and free up the connectors -1- on the Engine/Motor Control Module -J623-.

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-- Remove the connector -2- from the bracket and disconnect them and then free up the wires.

-- Remove the connector -3- from the bracket, disconnect it, and free up the wire.

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-- Loosen the nut -arrow- several turns, and free up and disconnect the connector -2-.

-- Remove the nut -1- and free up the ground wires.

-- Remove the nut -arrow- and free up the ground wires.

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-- Disconnect the left and right connector -arrow- for the electrohydraulic engine mount solenoid valve.

-- Free up the wires.

-- Release and disconnect the left and right connector -2- for the Right Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G45- /Left Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G47-.

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-- Free up the wire.

-- If installed, release and disconnect the left and right connector -arrow- for the Left Front Level Control System Sensor -G78- / Right Front Level Control System Sensor -G289-.

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-- Free up the wire.

-- Remove the brake caliper and secure it with the brake hose still attached inside the wheel housing with wire. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Loosen the threaded connection -1-.

-- Remove the joint pins in the upper control arm -2- from the wheel bearing housing.

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

-- Remove the left and right nut -4-.

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-- Remove the stabilizer bar. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Remove the left and right bolts -arrows- for the subframe shield.

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-- Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear and push together. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Turn the tensioner clockwise in direction of -arrow- using the : T40087  to release the tension on the ribbed belt.

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-- Remove the ribbed belt and lock the tensioner using the : T40098  .

-- Release and disconnect the connector -1-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-. Then remove the A/C compressor from the bracket and tie it up on the left side.

-- Release and disconnect the connector -2- for the Transmission Fluid Cooling Valve -N509- -3-.

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-- Free up the wire.

-- Remove the front muffler. Refer to FRONT MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Turn the twist lock counter-clockwise in direction of -arrow- and disconnect the connector -1- from the transmission.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and free up the parking lock emergency release cable -1-.

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If the Engine Should Be Separated from the Transmission:

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and push the ATF cooler with the hoses -1, 2 and 4- attached.

-- Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission in direction of -arrow-.

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-- Counterhold the crankshaft and loosen the torque converter bolts using the : T40058  and an offset open-end wrench.

-- Remove the six bolts -arrow- for the torque converter on the drive plate -1-. Turn the crankshaft an additional 60° in the direction of engine rotation.

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Continuation of Engine Removal:

Scissor Lift Table, Preparing:

-- Equip the : VAS6131B  with : VAS6131/10  and : VAS6131/13  as follows:

Table Coordinates	Parts from : VAS6131/10  and : VAS6131/13
B5	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-8
G5	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-8
B6	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/10-6
G6	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/10-6
A8	/13-4	/10-2	/10-5	/13-2
F8	/13-4	/10-2	/10-5	/13-2
C15	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-13
F15	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-13

-- Secure the mounting elements by hand on the : VAS6131B  .

-- Position the : VAS6131B  so it is level.

• Note the bubble level (sight glass) on support platform.

-- Guide the : VAS6131B  under the engine/transmission assembly.

-- Attach mounting elements from the : VAS6131/10  and : VAS6131/13  at the left and right of the control arm, as shown.

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-- Make sure the threaded spindles are completely screwed in.

-- Attach the mounting elements from the : VAS6131/10  to the mounting element on the left and right front as shown.

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-- Install the internal multi-point bolt -arrow- for the subframe crossbrace all the way into the subframe on the left and right sides.

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-- Attach the mounting elements from the : VAS6131/10  to the internal multi-point bolts for the subframe crossbrace on the left and right sides as shown.

-- Attach the mounting elements from the : VAS6131/10  to the tunnel crossmember on the left and right sides as shown.

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

-- Fasten the mounting element base plates to 20 Nm on the : VAS6131B  .

-- Secure the subframe. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

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

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

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-- Lower the : VAS6131B  with the engine/transmission assembly and remove from under the vehicle.