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Supporting Engine On The Body (Engine Safety Device)

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WARNING: Danger of objects or loads falling down
  • Risk of squashing or crushing

→ Secure components to prevent them from falling down.

Information 

A unit lift, such as transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A WE 1082  or transmission and unit jack Junior Jack 2.0 WE 1223  with GA passenger-vehicle transmission plate WE 1224  , can also be used to support the raised vehicle while you are working.

  1. Fit supports on the two front longitudinal members. The left side → Support on left longitudinal member  is shown. The hooks must be positioned over the sheetmetal seam and the side sheetmetal holder must enclose the longitudinal member.
    Fig 1: Identifying Support On Left Longitudinal Member
    G09803796Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Identifying Support On Longitudinal Member And Right Spring Strut Dome
    G09803797Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Identifying Support On Longitudinal Member And Left Spring Strut Dome
    G09803798Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect supports to brackets on both sides. The bracket must be horizontal (adjust by turning the supports) → Bracket on right support  → Bracket on left support  . Check using a spirit level if necessary.
    Fig 4: Identifying Bracket On Right Support
    G09803799Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 5: Identifying Bracket On Left Support
    G09803800Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Fit cross member for support bracket. → Installing cross member 
    Fig 6: Installing Cross Member
    G09803801Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Straighten the support bracket and tighten screws by hand. Tighten wing screws by hand and hexagon-head bolts using a ring wrench.
  5. Engage lifting tackle and fit both hooks into the engine carrier eyebolts. → Lifting tackle 
    Fig 7: Connecting Lifting Tackle
    G09803802Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Tension the engine by aligning the hooks and tightening the spindles at the same time. → Lifting tackle