Installing Engine
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CAUTION:
Risk of damage when inserting the engine/transmission unit into the vehicle
- Material damage!
→ Enlist assistance of second and, if necessary, third person
- Carefully guide in the engine/transmission unit using the Master Gear unit elevating platform WE 1206 .
- For all-wheel drive vehicles: Install cardan shaft.
- Fit holder -1- for coolant pipes -arrow- .
- Raise engine/transmission unit into installation position and secure the unit mounts.
- 4.1. Fit and tighten six M10 x 40 screws -2- on the brace plate -1- . Tightening torque 30 Nm (22 ftlb.) +90 Grad
- 4.2. Fit and tighten two M10 x 50 screws on the transmission bracket. Tightening torque 65 Nm (48 ftlb.)
- 4.3. Fit and tighten two M10 collar nuts on the transmission support. Tightening torque 65 Nm (48 ftlb.)
- Secure the engine carrier -1- to the engine mount with two collar nuts -2- .
- Loosen tension straps and move Master Gear unit elevating platform WE 1206 out of the work area.
- Work on the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK):
- 7.1. Connect cable plug at the bottom -1- and fit cable guide -2- on the transmission -arrow- .
- Clip in end piece -1-
of the locking cable -arrow-
and connect cable plug -2-
.
→ 371319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LOCKING CABLE .
- 8.1. Clip in locking cable on the support.
- Connect cable plugs for control valve -1- and temperature sensor -2- .
- Fit B+ line -3-
on the transmission.
- 10.1. Insert line shoe and fit and tighten M8 hexagon nut -2- . Close the lid -1- . Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
- Secure ground cable -1- for engine to the body using an M8 hexagon nut -2- . Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
- Connect vacuum lines -1 + 2-
.
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- Always observe specifications relating to chassis components.
Secure chassis components according to the instructions in the specified document.
- Install rear-axle cross member -1-
.
→ 420619 REMOVE AND INSTALL REAR AXLE CROSS MEMBER .
- 13.1. Mounting with two hexagon-head bolts (M12 x 95) at the left -2- .
- 13.2. Mounting with two hexagon-head bolts (M12 x 95) at the right -2- .
- Fit wishbone -1- on the wheel carrier using a nut -2- and bolt -3- .
- Install diagonal braces.
→ Installing Rear-Axle Cross Member .
- Diagonal braces
- Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x 40
- Hexagon-head bolt, M12 x 30
- Cheese head bolt, M10 x 45
- Fit anti-roll bar on the PDCC actuator or connecting link.
- Vehicles with Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC):
- 17.1. Fit lines on the underbody and secure at the retaining points.
→ 4303IN COMPONENT ARRANGEMENT .
→ 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR PORSCHE DYNAMIC CHASSIS CONTROL (PDCC) .
- 17.1. Fit lines on the underbody and secure at the retaining points.
- Connect cable plug for headlight levelling system at the left and right.
- Fit air-conditioning lines -1-
with new O-rings.
→ 873419 REMOVING AND INSTALLING AIR-CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
- 19.1. Counter with special tool assembly tool 9822 .
- 19.2. Tighten the screws. Tightening torque 22 Nm (16 ftlb.)
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- Check O-rings on the plug-in couplings and replace them if necessary.
- Clean plug connection and coolant hoses before assembly.
- Coat O-rings and coolant hoses with Kluber Plus Gel (Part No. 000.043.205.93).
- Remove stoppers before fitting the coolant lines and hoses.
- Fit coolant hoses in the engine compartment.
- 20.1. Lightly grease the O-rings.
- 20.2. Check that the coolant hoses are fitted securely.
- Connect plug-in coupling -1-
for the fuel low-pressure line in the engine compartment.
- 21.1. Check that the line is fitted securely.
- Connect vent lines for coolant -1 + 2- and fuel -3- .