Engine, Securing To Engine And Transmission Holder

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Sling 2024 A
Engine and Transmission Holder VAS 6095 with Universal Mounting VAS 6095/1 and Bracket for V6 FSI Engine, Audi A6 VAS 6095/1-5
Shop Crane -Load Cap=700-1200 Kg VAS 6100
Lift Arm Ext./Workshop Hoist VAS 6101
Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7
Engine Bung Set VAS 6122

Procedure

WARNING:

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 VAS 6131/13-7.

Vehicles with Hydraulic Power Steering

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector On Steering Gear

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-- Disconnect electrical connector -arrow- on 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 any open lines and connections with a clean plug from the VAS 6122.

NOTE:

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

Ignore -1 and 2- and -arrows-.

All Vehicles

Fig 3: Loosening 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-.

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

Fig 4: Identifying 2024 A, Installation

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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 lifting tackle must be secured with securing pins -arrows-.

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

-- Disconnect the connector -3- on the left electrohydraulic engine mount solenoid valve -N144-.

Fig 5: Identifying Left And Right Engine Mount Bolts

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

NOTE:

Ignore -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 -1, 3 and 4-.

-- Remove the VAS 6131/13-7 from 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) wire at the engine support.

Fig 9: Identifying Bolts And Right Engine Support

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

-- Secure the starter on the engine.

-- Secure the engine to the VAS 6095/1 and VAS 6095/1-5 on the VAS 6095 to 40 Nm, as illustrated.

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

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