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Removing Engine

  1. Master Gear Unit Elevating Platform WE 1206  must be ready for removing the engine.

    → 1001IN TOOLS FOR REMOVING UNITS AND WORKING ON THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORT .

    1. 1.1. Observe installation position.
      1. Master Gear Unit Elevating Platform WE 1206
      2. Support 9769/1  for Porsche double-clutch transmission (PDK)
      3. Support 9769/2  for manual transmission
      4. Retainer Plate 9769  for engine
    Fig 1: Identifying Master Gear Unit Elevating Platform With Mounting Point For Engine And Transmission Support
    G10026048Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Place elevating platform under engine/transmission unit.
    1. 2.1. The tilt angle of the elevating platform plate can be changed to suit the installation position of the engine/transmission unit.
    2. 2.2. Align the support dome of the retainer plate to the mounting points -arrows- 
      Fig 2: Locating Engine Mounting Points
      G10026049Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. 2.3. Place a suitable support under the transmission.
  3. Gently support the engine/transmission unit with the elevating platform.
  4. For safety reasons, the engine must also be secured on the elevating platform by fastening a tension strap (Strapping Belt 9454 -Pos. 1-  ) on the exhaust manifold -arrows-  .
    Fig 3: Supporting Engine/Transmission Unit Using Tension Strap
    G10026050Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Release transmission mount at right and left.

    → WM 374019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSMISSION MOUNT (ALL MODELS)

    → 344019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSMISSION MOUNT

  6. Disconnect engine carrier.
    1. 6.1. Screw off three M10 collar nuts -2-  .
      Fig 4: Identifying Engine Mount With Collar Nuts
      G10026051Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE: Engine/transmission unit lowered or inserted incorrectly
      • Risk of damage to engine/transmission unit
      • Cables and coolant hoses can be stretched and torn

      → Gradually lower or raise the engine using a jack.

      → Always check that all necessary cables were disconnected when lowering the engine/transmission unit.

      → Make sure that no cables or hoses are damaged when fitting the engine/transmission unit.

      → Get one or two more persons to help.

  7. Gently lower the engine/transmission unit with the elevating platform.
  8. Pull off coolant hose from reservoir to engine.
    1. 8.1. Clamp off coolant hose using a hose clamp.
    2. 8.2. Open spring clamp and pull off the coolant hose.
      Fig 5: Identifying Coolant Hose And Clamp
      G10026052Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Vehicles With Manual Transmission:  Remove clutch slave cylinder:

    → 303019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER .

  10. Lower engine/transmission unit.

    Ensure the bypass valve does not hit the tab -1- on the bulkhead while lowering  .

    Pay particular attention to narrow points between the exhaust manifold flange/transmission and chassis parts  .

    Avoid contact by carefully moving the elevating platform forwards and backwards  .

    1. 10.1. At least one additional person is required during the lowering process in order to prevent damage and collisions.
    2. 10.2. Turn the holder -3-  for the fuel lines -2-  through 90°.
      Fig 6: Identifying Bulkhead Tab And Fuel Lines Holder
      G10026053Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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