Engine Mount, Removing And Installing, AUDI Q7/Q8: Removing

-- Support the engine in the installation position (refer to ENGINE, SUPPORTING IN INSTALLATION POSITION ) and pretension it with the Engine Support Bridge - Spindle:10-222A/11  until the pressure on the engine mount is released.

-- Remove the front noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Loosen the corresponding front section of the front wheel housing liner from the longitudinal member. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Disconnect the affected connector -3- for the solenoid valve/actuator.

Fig 1: Engine Mount Component Location/Engine Mount Actuator

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Left Engine Mount:

-- Remove the connector -2- from the bracket.

-- Remove the bolt -1- for the support bearing.

Right Engine Mount:

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Vehicles with secondary air system:

-- Remove the Secondary Air Injection Pump Motor -V101-. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Pump Motor -V101-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Continuation for All Vehicles:

-- Remove the right support bearing. Refer to SUPPORT BEARING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the hose clamp -arrow- and remove the air duct hose at the right from the turbocharger.

-- Remove the nut -arrow- and free up the ground wire.

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow-.

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-- Free up the wire bracket on the subframe -1-.

Continuation for Both Sides:

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the engine mount.