Engine, Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

All special tools listed when removing.

Procedure

Replace bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.
Replace the self-locking nuts and bolts, gaskets, seals and O-rings after removing.
Only remove the plugs or caps just before installing the respective lines.
The hose connections as well as air duct pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.
Secure all hose connections with hose clamps that match the ones used in series production. Refer to the Parts Information.
Check the vacuum hoses for damage before the assembly and replace if necessary.
During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.
Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of rotation. Only tighten suspension threaded connections when vehicle is in curb weight position or in the control position.

-- Bring the starter into the installation position.

-- Tighten the plug for "TDC" hole. Refer to OVERVIEW - CRANKSHAFT .

-- Install the engine supports and engine mount. Refer to OVERVIEW - ASSEMBLY MOUNTS .

Secure the engine with the subframe on the Scissor Lift Table :VAS6131B .

CAUTION:

Do not place the sensor wheel near magnets (for example inspection lamp base, or speakers).

There is a risk of destroying the sensor wheel by magnetic force.

- Before installing the drive plate/flywheel or sensor wheel, check the function of the sensor wheel.

-- Check the sensor wheel for engine speed sensor. Refer to Crankshaft ; check the sensor wheel.

-- Install the transmission on the engine. Refer to TRANSMISSION, INSTALLING (7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission 0CJ, 0CK, 0HL, 0DN, 0DP) .

-- Install the coolant pipes. Refer to COOLANT PIPES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the exhaust system. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER .

-- Carefully guide the engine/transmission assembly into the body using the Scissor Lift Table :VAS6131B .

-- Remove the locating pins and install the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .

-- Install the ribbed belt tensioner for the A/C compressor. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to OVERVIEW - A/C COMPRESSOR .

-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Tighten the tunnel crossmember bolts. Refer to OVERVIEW - ASSEMBLY MOUNTS .

-- Install the parking lock emergency release cable. Refer to SHIFT MECHANISM (7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission 0CJ, 0CK, 0HL, 0DN, 0DP) , or SHIFT MECHANISM (7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission 0CJ, 0CL, 0CK, 0DK, 0DN, 0DP, 0HL) .

-- Install the steering intermediate shaft. Refer to STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the coupling rod. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .

-- Tighten the drive axles. Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVE AXLE .

-- Install the lower control arm. Refer to 'OVERVIEW - LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT .

-- Install the tie rod end. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR .

-- Install the steering gear boot. Refer to BOOT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the subframe crossbrace and shield. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .

-- Install the tunnel brace. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY BRACING .

-- Install the level control system sensor. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR .

-- Install the Terminal 40 Wire Junction - TV66-. Refer to OVERVIEW - RELAY PANELS, FUSE PANELS AND E-BOXES .

-- Tighten the ground wires. Refer to the appropriate Wiring Diagram and to the appropriate Wiring Diagram.

-- Connect the fuel hoses. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .

-- Install the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the heat shield and engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the lock carrier cover. Refer to OVERVIEW - BUMPER COVER .

-- Install the wheel spoiler and wheel housing liner. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Mount the front wheels. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Fill the engine oil:

A6. Refer to the appropriate service information 501Maintenance Work; Engine Oil: Fill.
A7. Refer to ENGINE OIL, FILLING 450Maintenance Work; Engine Oil: Fill.

-- Check the oil level.

A6. Refer to the appropriate service information 501Maintenance Work; Engine Oil; Oil Level, Checking and Correcting if Necessary.
A7. Refer to ENGINE OIL LEVEL, CHECKING AND CORRECTING IF NECESSARY 450Maintenance Work; Engine Oil; Oil Level, Checking and Correcting if Necessary.

-- Follow all steps after connecting the battery. Refer to BATTERY A, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING, VEHICLES WITHOUT ALTERNATIVE DRIVE SYSTEM, (0K0) , or BATTERY A, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING, VEHICLES WITH HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM, (0K3) , or BATTERY A, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING, VEHICLES WITH ALTERNATIVE DRIVE SYSTEM, (0K4) .

CAUTION:

There is a risk of destroying the control modules due to excessive voltage.

- Do not use a battery charger to jump start!

-- After replacing the engine, perform the adaptations listed in the "0001 - mechanical engine functions" in Guided Functions using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .

-- Connect the coolant hose to the connector coupling. Refer to Fig 1.

Fig 1: Connect the Connector Coupling

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Fill the coolant. Refer to Coolant, Filling .

-- Check the ATF level. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING .

-- Install the underbody trim panels. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Tightening Specifications

The tightening specifications only apply to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.
Additional lubricants, such as engine or transmission oil are permitted, although lubricants containing graphite are not.
Do not use any ungreased parts.
Tightening specification tolerance: ±15%.

Component		Nm
Bolts and nuts	M6	9
	M7	15
	M8	20
	M10	40
	M12	65