Removing Engine
- Open air-conditioning lines -1-
.
- 1.1. Unscrew M8 fastening screws -2- on the high-pressure and low-pressure lines and counter with assembly tool 9822 while doing this.
- 1.2. Replace O-rings.
WARNING: Caustic fluids- Danger of chemical burns
→ Avoid contact with caustic fluid.
→ Wear personal protective gear.
→ Ensure that there is good ventilation.
→ If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.
- Pull off right coolant hose.
- 2.1. Remove spring clamp -1- and pull off the coolant hose -2- .
- 2.2. Close off the opening with a clean cloth or stopper. Re-fit spring clamp.
- 2.3. Check O-ring and replace it if necessary.
WARNING: Highly inflammable or explosive materials- Danger of fire or explosion
→ Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.
→ Use suction to remove ignitable vapors.
→ Attach warning sign in a clearly visible position.
- Before opening the fuel line, attach or mount a warning sign -1- in a clearly visible position on the vehicle.
- Open fuel low-pressure connection -1-
at the left-hand side of the engine compartment.
- 4.1. Soak up emerging fuel with a cloth.
- 4.2. Press locking lugs on the plug-in coupling -arrow- and pull off the line.
- Open vent line on the coolant reservoir -1-
and tank vent line -3-
.
- 5.1. Press locking lugs on the coolant vent line and pull off line to the engine.
- 5.2. Press locking lug on the tank vent line and pull off the line.
- Open supply hose connections -1-
for engine cooling and heating -arrows-
.
- 6.1. Place cloths underneath.
- 6.2. Remove spring band clamp -2- and pull off the supply hose.
- 6.3. Open rapid-action coupling -3- for the heating hose by pressing the locking lugs.
- Pull off left coolant hose -1-
.
- 7.1. Remove spring clamp -2- and pull off the coolant hose.
- 7.2. Close off the opening with a clean cloth or stopper. Re-fit spring clamp.
- 7.3. Check O-ring and replace it if necessary.
WARNING: Danger of injury and material damage when using Pentosin.- Risk of skin irritation and damage to skin.
- Damage to hoses and wiring.
→ Wear protective gloves and goggles.
→ In the event of contact (eyes or skin), wash immediately with water.
→ Collect emerging Pentosin.
→ Use caps to protect the wiring against soiling and damage.
→ Clean hoses and wiring immediately.
Raise the vehicle.
Only for vehicles with Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC):
- Remove holder -1- for PDCC lines at the right.
- Unscrew two M6 fastening screws -2- .
- Unclip PDCC lines -1 and 2 - at the right -arrows- .
- Remove fixing clip -3- .
- Disconnect and close off PDCC lines on the distributor.
- Loosen union nuts -1- on the pressure lines.
- Close off lines and secure them at the side with a tie-wrap.
- Disconnect plug-in couplings -1 and 2- for the steering hydraulic system on the valve block. Collect Pentosin that leaks out in a suitable container.
- Open the return line -1- using special tool -2- loosening tool 9780 .
- Open the pressure line -1- using an open-ended wrench (a/f 15). Press thrust ring towards the valve block using an open-ended wrench and pull off the line.
- Close off PDCC lines and secure them with a tie-wrap.
All vehicles:
- Unplug cable plug for headlight levelling system -1- at the left and right.
- Loosen ground cable -1- on the longitudinal member. Screw off M8 hexagon nut -2- and remove cable eyelet from the threaded bolt.
- Remove diagonal braces -1-
.
- 10.1. Unscrew two hexagon-head bolts (M12 x 30) and washer at the front -2- .
- 10.2. Unscrew two hexagon-head bolts (M12 x 40) at the rear -3- .
- 10.3. Unscrew two internal serration screws (M10 x 45) -4- and remove braces.
- Loosen cross member braces -1-
on the wheel carrier.
- 11.1. Unscrew M12 collar nut -2- and counter at the screw -3- .
- Remove anti-roll bar on the connecting link or PDCC actuator.
- 12.1. Unscrew M10 collar nut and counter at the internal Torx screw while doing this.
- Remove rear cross member -1-
.
→ 420619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR-AXLE CROSS MEMBER .
It is advisable to get a second person to help you to remove the cross member.
- 13.1. Slide a transmission support under the cross member.
- 13.2. Unscrew two hexagon-head bolts (M12 x 95) -2- at the right.
- 13.3. Unscrew two hexagon-head bolts (M12 x 95) -2- at the left.
- 13.4. Lower the cross member and anti-roll bar with the transmission support and set them down.
Vehicles with Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK):
- Remove parking lock cable -1-
and cable plug at the top -2-
.
- 14.1. Press end piece of cable off the ball head of the parking lock lever using disassembly tool Nr.21 (-arrow- ).
- 14.2. Disconnect cable plug at the top by turning the bayonet lock anti-clockwise.
- Unclip operating cable at the support.
- Disconnect cable plugs for disc valve control (only for PDK) -1-
and temperature sensor -2-
.
- 16.1. Unclip line -arrows- .
- Pull off cable plug for PDK at the bottom -1-
and unclip cable guide -2-
on the transmission -arrow-
.
- 17.1. Open the bayonet lock by turning it anti-clockwise.
- Disconnect B+ line at the connection point.
- 18.1. Open cover -1- , unscrew M8 hexagon nut -2- and remove line -3- .
- Pull off vacuum hose -1-
and vacuum line for the brake booster -2-
.
- 19.1. Press locking ring together and pull off the vacuum line -arrow- .
- Master Gear unit elevating platform WE 1206
must be ready for removing the engine.
→ TOOLS FOR REMOVING UNITS AND WORKING ON THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORT .
- 20.1. Observe installation position.
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Master Gear unit elevating platform WE 1206
- Support 9769/1 for Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) and 7-speed manual transmission
- Support 9769/2 for 6-speed manual transmission (2nd generation 997)
- Retainer plate 9769 for engine
- 20.1. Observe installation position.
- Move the elevating platform -1-
under the vehicle. Position the supports -2-
of the retainer plate 9769
on the engine.
- 21.1. The tilt angle -3- of the elevating platform plate can be changed to suit the installation position of the engine/transmission unit.
- 21.2. Mounting points -arrows- for the retainer plate supports.
- 21.3. Support 9769/1 must be positioned under the transmission.
- 21.4. Support the engine/transmission unit slightly with the elevating platform.
- For safety reasons, the engine must also be secured on the elevating platform by fastening a tension strap (strapping belt 9454 -item 1- ) on the exhaust manifold -arrows- .
- Loosen brace plate -1-
and transmission bracket.
- 23.1. Unscrew six hexagon-head bolts (M10 x 40) -2- on the brace plate and remove plate and brace.
- 23.2. Unscrew two hexagon-head bolts (M10 x 50) -3- on the transmission bracket.
- 23.3. Unscrew two M10 collar nuts -4- on the gear support.
- Pull off plastic holder -1- for the coolant pipes and coolant vent line -arrow- .
- For all-wheel drive vehicles: Remove cardan shaft.
- Loosen and screw off two M12 collar nuts (a/f 18, long socket-wrench insert) -2-
on the engine carrier -1-
.
CAUTION: Risk of material damage when lowering engine
- Damaged components must be replaced.
→ Get one or two more people to help.
- Slowly lower the engine/transmission unit with the elevating platform.