Engine, Securing On Engine And Transmission Holder

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Sling :2024A
Engine and Gearbox Bracket VAS6095A :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/transmission assembly removed and separated on :VAS6131B . Refer to ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, SEPARATING .
Engine secured with :VAS6131/13-7 .

-- Remove the ribbed belt from the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, ACCESSORY RIBBED BELT .

-- Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR .

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WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident.

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

-- Engage the :2024A on the engine lifting eyes and on the :VAS6100 with :VAS6101 as shown in the illustration.

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.

-- If equipped remove the left and right connectors -2- from the electrohydraulic engine mount solenoid valve from the bracket and disconnect.

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

NOTE:

The installation position with the engine installed is shown in the illustration.

-- Remove the left and right bolt -2- from the engine mount.

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NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

-- Remove the :VAS6131/13-7 from the engine.

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-- Raise engine from engine carrier.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the left engine support with the A/C compressor bracket.

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-- Remove the nut -1- and free up the Ground (GND) wire at the 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 :VAS6095/1 and :VAS6095/1-5 on the :VAS6095A to 40 Nm as shown in the illustration.

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