Engine, Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• All special tools listed when removing.

Procedure 

• Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.
• Replace the self-locking nuts and bolts, gaskets, seals and O-rings after removing.
• Only remove the plugs or caps just before installing the respective lines.
• The hose connections as well as air duct pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.
• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps that match the ones used in series production. Refer to the Parts Information.
• Check the vacuum hoses for damage before assembling and replace if necessary.
• During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.
• Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of rotation. Only tighten suspension threaded connections when vehicle is in curb weight position or in the control position.

-- Bring the starter into the installation position.

-- Tighten the plug for "TDC" hole. Refer to OVERVIEW - CRANKSHAFT .

-- Install the engine support. Refer to OVERVIEW - ASSEMBLY MOUNTS .

• Secure the engine with the subframe on the : VAS6131B  .

-- Install the transmission on the engine. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Attach the engine mount. Refer to OVERVIEW - ASSEMBLY MOUNTS .

-- Install the right coolant pipe. Refer to RIGHT COOLANT PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the ATF cooler. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Carefully guide the engine/transmission assembly into the body using the : VAS6131B  .

-- Remove the locating pins and install the subframe. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Install the ribbed belt tensioner for the A/C compressor. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the starter generator. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

-- Tighten the tunnel crossmember bolts. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Install the parking lock emergency release cable. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Install the steering intermediate shaft. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Install the coupling rod. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Tighten the drive axles. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Install the upper control arm. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Install the subframe crossbrace and shield. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Install the refrigerant line. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (1 of 2) or Refrigerant Circuit (2 of 2) .

-- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the parking/auxiliary heater bracket. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Wires and connections. Refer to the appropriate Service Information and the appropriate Wiring Diagram.

-- Connect the fuel hoses. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .

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

-- Install the heat shield and engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

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

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

-- Install the wheel spoiler and wheel housing liner. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Install the longitudinal member. Refer to the appropriate Service Information

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

-- Fill the engine oil and check the oil level. Refer to ENGINE OIL, FILLING and ENGINE OIL LEVEL, CHECKING AND CORRECTING IF NECESSARY .

-- Follow all steps after connecting the battery. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- After replacing the engine, perform the adaptations listed in the "0001 - mechanical engine functions" Guided Functions using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Connect the coolant hoses with the connector coupling. Refer to Fig 1.

Fig 1: Connect the Connector Coupling

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-- Fill with coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Check the ATF level. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

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

Tightening Specifications 

• The tightening specifications only apply to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.
• Additional lubricants, such as engine or transmission oil are permissible, although lubricants containing graphite are not.
• Do not use any ungreased parts.
• Tightening specification tolerance: ±15%.

• Refer to OVERVIEW - ASSEMBLY MOUNTS 
• Engine to transmission. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .