Removing Engine

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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.

Get an elevating platform Master Gear unit elevating platform WE 1206 -1- ready for removing the engine/transmission unit.
→ 1001IN TOOLS FOR REMOVING UNITS AND WORKING ON THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORT .

Fig 1: Identifying Master Gear Unit Elevating Platform
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1. 1.1. Support 9769/1 -2- for vehicles with PDK transmission or support 9769/2 -3- for vehicles with manual transmission must be positioned in advance on the elevating platform.
2. 1.2. Retainer plate 9769 -4- must be secured on the elevating platform with three screws.
Place elevating platform under engine/transmission unit.
1. 2.1. Align retainer plate 9769 at the engine mounting points -arrows- . Make sure that the pins fit into the bores.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Engine Mounting Points
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2. 2.2. Fit the required transmission support -1- on the transmission.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Support Tools (View 9769/1)
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3. 2.3. Slowly raise the elevating platform and support engine/transmission unit with a slight degree of pretension.
Loosen transmission mounts.
1. 3.1. Loosen two hexagon nuts (a/f 13) -1- on each transmission mount and remove the screws.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Mount Screws
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2. 3.2. Unscrew two M10 screws -1- on the left transmission support and remove the support as well as the transmission mounts.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Support In Left Direction Of Travel
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3. 3.3. Unscrew two M10 screws -1- on the right transmission support and remove the support as well as the transmission mounts.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Support In Right Direction Of Travel
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Unscrew four M10 hexagon collar nuts -arrows- on the engine carrier.

Fig 7: Locating Engine Carrier Hexagon Collar Nuts
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Lower the engine/transmission unit slightly with the elevating platform.
Remove clutch slave cylinder.
→ Removing .
Lower engine/transmission unit and guide the engine wire harness into the engine compartment.
1. 7.1. A second person is required during the lowering process in order to prevent damage and collisions.