Preliminary Work

Information

Specifications for wrench sizes (a/f specifications) for screw heads are described as follows:

Torx screws: (E..) for external Torx, (T..) for internal Torx.
Hexagon-head bolts (internal and external hexagon): Wrench size (a/f)

Start the engine and let it heat up.
WARNING:
Vehicle can fall down
- Risk of squashing or crushing
- Risk of damage to the vehicle
→ Do not place any solid objects under the raised vehicle.

→ Ensure that the lifting platform is prevented from lowering.

→ Remove solid objects before lowering the vehicle.

→ Raise the vehicle only at the jacking points provided.

→ The outer jacking points should be used primarily.
Raise the vehicle.
→ 4X00IN01 LIFTING THE VEHICLE .
Remove rear wall cover.
→ 555919 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR WALL COVER .
Remove rear wheels.
Socket-wrench insert P300 should be used to avoid damaging the rims.

→ 44051900 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL .
CAUTION:
Hot components
- Risk of burns
→ Wear personal protective gear.
Remove upper part of heat shield.
→ Removing Upper Part Of Heat Shield .
1. 5.1. Unscrew two external Torx screws (E10, M6 x 12) and remove heat shield.
Remove bar ignition module.
→ 282019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING IGNITION COILS .
Remove spark plugs.
→ Removing Spark Plugs ".

Fig 1: Removing Spark Plugs Using Spark Plug Tool
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Remove rear and center underbody panelling.
→ Removing cover for center underbody .

→ Removing cover for rear underbody .
WARNING:
Risk of engine falling down.
- Danger of fatal injury, material damage.
→ Support the engine with the prescribed tool.
Support the engine using transmission jack V.A.G. 1383 A WE 1082 and transmission jack plate on the oil pan.
It must only be supported over a large area on the oil pan, not just in one specific area.
Remove lower part of engine carrier.
→ Removing Engine Carrier .