Engine, Removing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Pry Lever 80-200
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500
Step Ladder VAS5085
Engine Bung Set VAS6122
Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B with Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13
Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS6208
Hose Clip Pliers VAS6362

Procedure

NOTE:

With lock carrier installed, engine is removed downward with transmission and subframe.

During installation, cable ties must be installed at the same location.

WARNING:

Risk of vehicle tipping over with engine removed.

Secure vehicle. Luggage compartment must be empty for this.

There is a risk of injury because the fuel is under very high pressure.

Reduce the fuel pressure down to residual pressure before opening high pressure area of the fuel injection system.

-- Reduce the fuel pressure in the high pressure area, refer to FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - "RELEASING PRESSURE IN HIGH PRESSURE AREA".

-- Position the front wheels so they are straight.

NOTE:

Release the electro-mechanical parking brake before disconnecting the battery so the driveshaft can be rotated to remove it.

CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to electronic components.

Observe the steps for disconnecting the battery.

-- Switch the ignition off and remove the ignition key.

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable -arrow-, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Ground (GND)

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-- Discharge the refrigerant circuit, refer to USING SERVICE STATION .

-- Remove the lock carrier cover -3-, refer to LOCK CARRIER .

Fig 2: Removing Expanding Clips

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-- Remove the engine covers -1- and -2- upward.

Fig 3: Engine Cover

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Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Reservoir Marking

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WARNING:

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.
Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and then open it slowly to release the pressure.

-- Open the coolant reservoir cap.

-- Remove the left and right front wheels.

-- Remove the left and right front wheel housing liner -1-, refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

Fig 5: Identifying Front Wheel Housing Liner

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-- Remove the noise insulation -1- and -2-, refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Fig 6: Identifying Noise Insulation

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NOTE:

Collect escaping coolant in a clean container for disposal or reuse.

-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS6208 under engine.

-- Remove the drain plug -1- and drain the coolant.

-- Lift the clip -2- and disconnect the coolant hose from the radiator.

Fig 7: Identifying Drain Plug

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-- Remove the coolant hose from the engine oil cooler by loosening the hose clamp -arrow- and letting the coolant drain out.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Coolant Hose From Oil Cooler

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NOTE:

The installation location is shown with the engine removed in the illustration.

Ignore item -1-.

-- Loosen the clamps -arrows-, drain any remaining coolant and then remove the coolant hoses from the left front coolant pipes.

Fig 9: Locating Lower Coolant Pipe Bolt

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-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- from the Charge Air Cooling Pump -V188- and free it up.

Fig 10: Charge Air Cooling Pump -V188- Harness Connector

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-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500 under the separating point.

Fig 11: Identifying ATF Line Bracket

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-- Mark the locations of the ATF lines -1- and -2- so they can be installed later and then disconnect them.

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

NOTE:

Ignore -arrow-.

-- Disconnect the coolant fan connectors -1- and -2-, to do this, push the clamp to the rear in direction of -arrow- and push the release down.

Fig 12: Free Up Electrical Wiring Harness

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-- Free up the wiring harness.

NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Disconnect the connector -3- on the Secondary Air Injection Pump Motor -V101-.

-- Press the release buttons and remove the secondary air hose -1-.

Fig 13: Component Location Of Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Motor -V101-

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-- Remove the left and right bolt -1- and nut -3- and the lock carrier brace -2-.

Fig 14: Identifying Carrier Left Brace Components

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-- Remove the nut -arrow- on the right longitudinal member and free up the ground cable.

Fig 15: Ground (GND) Wire to Longitudinal Member - Tightening Specification

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-- Remove the bolts -1- and nuts -2- and -arrow- and remove the strut tower brace.

Fig 16: Identifying Strut Tower Brace, Bolts -1- And Nuts -2-

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-- Remove the plenum chamber cover -2-, refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 17: Identifying Clips -1- & Remove Plenum Chamber Cover -2-

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-- Free up the fuel hose -1- and the EVAP canister hose -2- on the air duct pipe.

-- Remove the vacuum hose -3- from the air guide pipe connection.

-- Remove the air guide pipe by loosening the hose clamp -4- and opening the clips -arrows-.

Fig 18: Identifying Air Duct Pipe

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NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- at the air guide -1-.

Fig 19: Identifying Air Duct Components

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-- Press the release buttons, remove the air filter housing and remove the secondary air hose -arrow-.

Fig 20: Identifying Intake Air Switch-Over Valve Connector

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-- Disconnect the vacuum connection -2- from the plenum chamber bulkhead. Remove the vacuum hose -1- on the back.

Fig 21: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80- -3- Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -3- from the EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80- and disconnect the vacuum hose -4-.

-- Remove the EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80-.

-- Disengage the bracket and move to the side with the hoses still connected.

Vehicles without the Coolant Recirculation Pump -V50- :

Fig 22: Identifying Coolant Hose Clamp

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-- Lift the clamp -arrow- and remove the coolant hose leading to the back of the heater core on the engine.

NOTE:

To provide a better illustration, component location is shown from behind with engine removed.

Vehicles with the Coolant Recirculation Pump -V50- :

Fig 23: View Of Coolant Hose At Plenum Chamber Bulkhead

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-- Lift the clamp -arrow - and disconnect the coolant hose at the plenum chamber bulkhead.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

WARNING:

Risk of injury from fuel.

To reduce fuel pressure, lay cloths around connecting point before opening fuel system and carefully loosen.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of contamination.

Follow the guidelines for cleanliness when working on the fuel supply system, refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

NOTE:

Ignore the -arrows-.

-- Press the release buttons and disconnect the fuel hose -1-.

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

Fig 24: Identifying Version 2 Cylinder Bank 1 (Right)

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-- Open the clamp and remove the right front coolant hose -arrow- from the front coolant pipe.

Fig 25: Identifying Clamp And Right Front Coolant Hose -Arrow- To Front Coolant Pipe

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NOTE:

Ignore items -1 and 2-.

-- Loosen the clamp -arrow- and remove the coolant hose.

Fig 26: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor -G62- location

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-- Open the clamp -arrow- and remove the coolant hose from the front coolant pipe

Fig 27: Identifying Coolant Hose From Front Coolant Pipe

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CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the refrigerant lines and hoses.

Do not bend, twist or stretch the refrigerant lines and hoses.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor.

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

Fig 28: Identifying Refrigerant Lines At A/C Compressor

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-- Release the retainer in direction of -arrow A- and open the cover in direction of -arrow B-.

Fig 29: Opening Terminal Box Cover

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-- Remove the nut -1- from the electric wires.

-- Remove the connector -2- from the bracket and disconnect it.

-- Remove the bolt -3- and the Terminal 30 Wire Junction 2 -TV22- from the tower brace -arrow-.

Fig 30: Identifying Terminal Box Wire Components

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-- If equipped, disconnect the connector from the Brake Booster Pressure Sensor -G294- -arrow-.

Fig 31: Brake Booster Pressure Sensor -G294- Component Location

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-- Remove the right foam piece -1- and -2- upward.

Fig 32: Removing Left And Right Foam Block

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-- Release the retainers from the wheel housing side using a 5.5 mm wrench item -1- and remove the wiring bushing -2- upward.

-- Free up the wiring harness -3- to the generator and starter using the Pry Lever 80-200.

Fig 33: Release Retainers From Wheel Housing Side Using A 5.5 Mm Open End Wrench And Remove Wiring Bushing Upward

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-- Open the catch in direction of -arrow-, free up the wiring harness and open the wiring duct -1-.

Fig 34: Freeing Up Wiring Harness And Open Wiring Duct

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-- Remove the nut -3- and the bolt -2-.

Fig 35: Removing Filler Neck -1- With Filler Tube From Washer Fluid Reservoir & Opening In Body -Arrow-

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-- Remove the filler neck -1- with the filler tube from the washer fluid reservoir and the opening in the body in direction of -arrow-.

-- Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 4- and remove the E-box cover in direction of -3- in the engine compartment.

Fig 36: Identifying E-Box Cover & Bolts

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-- Remove the nut -5- and free up the ground cable.

-- Release the retainers in direction of -A arrows- and remove the engine control module in direction of -arrow B-.

Fig 37: Release Retainers And Remove Engine Control Module

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-- Disconnect the connector -2-, if equipped.

-- Disconnect the connectors -4- and the wire -3-.

-- Open the tabs in direction of -arrow- and Fuse Panel B -SB- -1-.

-- Disengage the engine wiring harness from the E-box and free it up.

Fig 38: Disconnect Electrical Connector If Applicable

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NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

-- Release the retainers in direction of -A arrows- and remove the wiring bushing -2- upward in direction of -arrow B-.

-- Lay the wiring harness on the engine and secure the engine control module so that it cannot fall.

Fig 39: Disengaging Catches -Arrows A- And Remove Upper Part Of Line Pass-Through -2- Upward -Arrow B-

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-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- from the left and right front speed sensors -G45- / -G47-.

Fig 40: Identifying Speed Sensor Connector

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-- Disconnect the left and right connector -1- from the front vehicle level sensor -G78- / -G289- and free up the wire -arrow-.

Fig 41: Disconnect Electrical Connector On Left Front Level Control System Sensor

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-- Free up the electrical connector -2- on the bracket by pulling the retainer back in direction of -arrow A- and turning the connector approximately 90° in the direction of -arrow B-.

-- Free up the electrical wiring -3- and brake line -4- on the bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and secure the brake caliper in the wheel housing using wire.

Fig 42: Free Up Electrical Connector

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging brake pistons.

Do not operate brake pedal with brake caliper removed.

-- Remove the nut -2- and the bolt -1-.

-- Remove the upper control arm upward from the wheel bearing housing in direction of -arrows-.

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

Fig 43: Identifying Nut And Bolt At Upper Control Arm

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-- Remove the left and right stabilizer bar bolt -1-.

NOTE:

The bolts -2- will be removed later.

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

Fig 44: Identifying Left And Right Stabilizer Bar Bolt

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-- Remove the subframe crossbrace, refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 45: Locating Power Steering Hydraulic Line

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CAUTION:

The suspension components could be damaged.

Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly.

NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

-- Release the safety catch in direction of -arrow-, push the retainer down and disconnect the connector from -2- from the Power Steering Control Module -J500-.

-- Free up the wiring harness.

Fig 46: Power Steering Control Module Connectors

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -arrows- and the heat shield -1-.

Fig 47: Locating Left Bolts & Heat Shield

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-- Remove the left front muffler nuts -arrows-.

Fig 48: Identifying Left Front Muffler Nuts

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-- Remove the right front muffler nuts -arrows-.

Fig 49: Identifying Right Front Muffler Nuts

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CAUTION:

The decoupling elements in the front muffler could be damaged.

Do not bend decoupling element in front muffler more than 10°.

-- Loosen the clamping sleeves -1- and -2-, slide them back and remove the left and right front mufflers.

Fig 50: Identifying Dual Clamp Bolts - Vehicles With Dual Exhaust System

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-- Remove the driveshaft, refer to DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear push them upward, refer to STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 51: Locating Universal Joint Bolt

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-- Vehicles with selector lever cable heat shield: remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the heat shield.

Fig 52: Selector Lever Cable Heat Shield Bolts

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NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

-- Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the Pry Lever 80-200.

-- Press the securing clips -2- off and remove the selector lever cable from the transmission.

Fig 53: Selector Lever Cable, Ball Socket And Securing Clips

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Prepare Scissor Lift Platform:

Fig 54: Identifying Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131

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-- Equip the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B with the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set VAS6131/11, and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 as follows:

Table Coordinates	Components from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi SetVAS6131/10, Scissor Lift Table - A8 SetVAS6131/11 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 SetVAS6131/13
B4	/13-4	/10-4	/10-5	/13-1
G4	/13-4	/10-4	/10-5	/13-1
B6	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/10-11
G6	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/10-11
A8+C8	/13-6	-	-	/13-2
F8+H8	/13-6	-	-	/13-2
C14	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-7
F14	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/11-1

-- First manually secure the mounting elements to the scissor lift table.

-- Position the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B horizontally.

Note bubble level (sight glass) on support platform.

-- Guide the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B under the engine/transmission subassembly.

WARNING:

The subframe could cause an accident if it is not secured.

Do not loosen the subframe bolts -2- and -3-.

-- Remove the left and right subframe bolts -1-.

Fig 55: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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-- Attach mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 at the left and right on the front of the subframe as shown in the illustration.

Fig 56: Attach At Left And Right Front Of Subframe

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-- Ensure threaded spindles are completely installed.

-- Attach the mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 at the left and right rear on the subframe crossbrace front connecting points as shown in the illustration.

Fig 57: Attach At Left And Right Front Of Subframe

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-- Position mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 at the lower left and right on the wheel bearing housing as shown in the illustration.

Fig 58: Attach At Lower Left And Right Of Wheel Bearing Housing

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-- Attach mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set VAS6131/11 at the left and right rear of the tunnel crossmember, as shown in the illustration.

Fig 59: Attaching VAS 6131/10 And VAS 6131/11 At Left And Right Rear Of Tunnel Crossmember

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

-- Attach mounting element base plates to Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B and tighten to 20 Nm.

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

-- Remove the left and right subframe bolts -2- and -3- in a diagonal sequence in stages.

Fig 60: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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

Fig 61: Identifying Crossmember & Bolts

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -2-.

Fig 62: Identifying Left And Right Stabilizer Bar Bolt

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging hose and wiring connections as well as engine compartment.

Make sure all the hoses and lines between the engine, transmission, subframe and body have been disconnected.
Carefully guide the engine/transmission sub-assembly with subframe out of engine compartment while lowering.

-- Lower the engine/transmission assembly using the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131B.