Engine, Securing On Engine And Transmission Holder

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Sling 2024A
Engine and Gearbox Bracket VAS6095A with Engine/Transmission Holder - Universal Mounting VAS6095/1 and Engine/Transmission Holder - V6 FSI Bracket VAS6095/1-5
Shop Crane VAS6100
Lift Arm Extension VAS6101
Engine Bung Set VAS6122

Procedure

WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident.

The engine may be transported only in the manner described and without the transmission.

The engine/transmission subassembly is removed and the engine and transmission are separated.
Engine secured with Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set - Articulated Joint Support VAS6131/13-7.

Vehicles with Hydraulic Power Steering

Fig 1: Disconnect Electrical Connector On Steering Gear

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-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- on the steering gear.

NOTE:

Place a cloth underneath to soak up any escaping power steering fluid.

Fig 2: Dynamic Steering Installation Location

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-- Remove the threaded connection -3-.

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

NOTE:

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

Ignore items -1 and 2- and -arrow-.

Continuation for All Vehicles

Fig 3: Loosen Nut On Electrical Wiring Bracket Several Turns

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-- Remove and disconnect the connector -2- on the Right Electrohydraulic Engine Mount Solenoid Valve -N145- from the bracket.

-- Remove the nut -1- and remove the bracket with the wiring harness from the subframe.

NOTE:

The illustration shows the installation position with the engine installed.

-- Engage the Engine Sling 2024A on the engine lifting eyes and on the shop crane as shown in the illustration.

Fig 4: Using Engine Sling 2024A

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NOTE:

To be aligned to the center of gravity of the engine assembly, the hole rails of the lifting hook must be inserted as shown in the illustration.

WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident.

Lifting hooks and alignment pins on the engine sling must be secured with locating pins -arrows-.

-- Tension engine slightly with shop crane, do not raise.

-- Disconnect the connector -3- from the Left Electrohydraulic Engine Mount Solenoid Valve -N144-.

Fig 5: Identifying Left And Right Engine Mount Bolts

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-- Remove the bolt -4- for the left engine mount.

NOTE:

Ignore items -1, 2 and 5-.

-- Remove the right engine mount bolt -2-.

Fig 6: Identifying Bolts And Right Engine Mount Retaining Plate

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NOTE:

The illustration shows the installation position with the engine installed.

Ignore items -1, 3, and 4-.

-- Remove the Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set - Articulated Joint Support VAS6131/13-7 from the engine.

Fig 7: Identifying Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7

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-- Raise engine from engine carrier.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the left engine support.

Fig 8: Identifying Bolts

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-- Remove the nut -1- and free up the Ground (GND) cable at the engine support.

Fig 9: Identifying Bolts & Right Engine Support

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the right engine support.

-- Secure the starter on the engine.

-- Tighten the engine with the Engine/Transmission Holder - Universal Mounting VAS6095/1 and Engine/Transmission Holder - V6 FSI Bracket VAS6095/1-5 on the Engine and Gearbox Bracket VAS6095A to 40 Nm as shown in the illustration.

Fig 10: Identifying Engine, Holder VAS 6095 And Bracket For V6 FSI Engine VAS 6095/1-5

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