Engine, Removing From Scissor Lift Table

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

• Lifting Tackle :3033 
• Shop Crane :VAS6100 
• Lift Arm Extension :VAS6101 

Procedure

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• Engine/transmission subassembly removed; engine and transmission separated. Refer to ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, SEPARATING, AUDI S6/S7 .
• Engine secured with :VAS6131/13-7  .

-- Remove the upper rear coolant pipe. Refer to UPPER REAR COOLANT PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Engage the :3033  on the engine lifting eyes and on the shop crane as shown in the illustration.

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

-- Disconnect the left and right connectors -1 and 2-.

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Audi S6/S7 

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

Audi RS6/RS7 

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-- Remove the right bolt -arrow-, and remove the bracket with the wiring harness from the subframe.

Continuation for All Vehicles 

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the left engine mount.

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

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

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-- Raise engine from engine carrier.