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) 

1. 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.

2. Raise the vehicle.

   → 4X00IN01 LIFTING THE VEHICLE .

3. Remove rear wall cover.

   → 555919 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR WALL COVER .

4. 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.

5. 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.
6. Remove bar ignition module.

   → 282019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING IGNITION COILS .

7. Remove spark plugs.

   → Removing Spark Plugs ".

   Fig 1: Removing Spark Plugs Using Spark Plug Tool

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8. 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.

9. 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. 

10. Remove lower part of engine carrier.

    → Removing Engine Carrier  .