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Installing Engine

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  1. Tightening torques can be found as additional information in the relevant repair groups under X - General  .

    Information 

    • If the engine is to be replaced, always read off the IMA values on the new fuel injectors before installing the new engine and enter them in the PIWIS Tester. 
    • Tester path: Maintenance/repairs → menu item Injectors 
  2. If the engine is to be replaced, read off the IMA values of the fuel injectors  before installation and assign them to the relevant cylinder by selecting Maintenance/repairs → menu item Injectors → Install new injectors  on the PIWIS Tester. 

    The IMA value can be read off the injector at the positions -4- shown in the illustration. 

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    Injector valve with individual parts and marking

    Teflon ring
    Fuse
    Position ring
    Code (IMA value  for coding in the PIWIS Tester)
    Part number
    Injector valve (piezo injector)
    Rubber seal
    O-ring
    CAUTION: Risk of damage when inserting the engine/transmission unit into the vehicle 
    • Material damage! 

      → Enlist assistance of second and, if necessary, third person

  3. Gradually raise the engine/transmission unit using > VAS 6832 - Master Gear unit elevating platform  .
  4. For vehicles with manual transmission:  Install clutch slave cylinder -1-  .

    Refer to WM, 303019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER

    Remove tie-wrap.

    Fit and tighten M8 screws -2-  .

    > Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) 

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    Clutch slave cylinder

  5. Slowly raise the engine/transmission unit further.
  6. Fit transmission support and transmission bracket.

    Fit transmission support -5-  with collar nuts -4-  .

    Fit transmission bracket -3-  on transmission mount.

    Fit screws -1-  and collar nuts -2 and 4-  .

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    Transmission support and transmission bracket (view on PDK)

  7. Raise the engine/transmission unit to installation position.
  8. Secure engine mount to the engine brackets with new screws -1-  .

    Fit screws on the engine brackets on both sides in the grommets on carrier rear -Arrow-  and tighten them.

    > Initial tightening 70 Nm (52 ftlb.)  → > Final tightening + 45° 

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    Engine mounts

  9. Secure transmission support and transmission bracket.

    Tighten screws -1-  and collar nuts -2 and 4-  .

    Screws -1-  : > Initial tightening 30 Nm (22.1 ftlb.)  → > Torque angle 60° 

    Nuts -2-  : > Initial tightening 30 Nm (22.1 ftlb.)  → > Torque angle 60° 

    Nuts on transmission support -4-  : > Initial tightening 30 Nm (22.1 ftlb.)  → > Torque angle 60° 

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    Transmission support and transmission bracket (view on PDK)

  10. Loosen tension straps and move > VAS 6832 - Master Gear unit elevating platform  out of the work area.
  11. Connect cable plug -2-  on oxygen sensor -1-  upstream of catalytic converter and clip in plug connection on the holder (carrier rear).

    Secure cable -4-  with the retaining clips.

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    Oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter, cylinder 1-3

  12. Connect intake pipe -1-  and lower molded hose (on pressure side) -4-  to the intake air line and turbocharger.

    Tighten new V-band clamp -2-  on the intake pipe.

    > Tightening torque 5.5 Nm (4 ftlb.) +/- 0.2 Nm (0.1 ftlb.) 

    Right side only:  Connect vent line -3-  .

    Tighten screw-type clamp -5-  on the molded hose.

    > Tightening torque 5.5 Nm (4 ftlb.) +/- 0.2 Nm (0.1 ftlb.) 

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    Intake pipe and lower molded hose on turbocharger

    For all-wheel-drive vehicles: 

  13. Secure the cardan shaft with new screws on the cardan flange.

    Refer to WM, 390219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CARDAN SHAFT

    Cardan flange on PDK:  > Initial tightening 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)  → > Torque angle 45 Grad 

    Cardan flange on manual transmission:  > Tightening torque 35 Nm (26 ftlb.) 

    Work for Porsche double-clutch transmission (PDK): 

  14. Connect cable plugs on double-clutch transmission.

    Connect and lock three cable plugs -1-  .

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    Cable plugs on double-clutch transmission

    Work for manual transmission: 

  15. Connect cable plugs -1 to 4-  on the transmission and route and secure wiring harness -Arrows-  .
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    Wiring harness for manual transmission

  16. Engage shift and selector cable -1 and 2-  .

    Refer to WM, 341220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SHIFT AND SELECTOR CABLES

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    Shift and selector cable on transmission

    All vehicles: 

  17. Fit B+ line on the transmission.

    Insert cable shoe -1-  and fit and tighten collar nut -2-  . Close flap.

    > Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) 

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    Connection point for B+ line (view on PDK)

  18. Secure ground strap -1-  for engine to the body using an M8 screw -2-  .

    > Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) 

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    Engine ground strap to body

    Information 

  19. Install rear axle carrier.

    420619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR AXLE CARRIER - on "Installing"

    Fit and tighten new screws.

    M12 x 95 screw -3-  : > Initial tightening 70 Nm (51.6 ftlb.)  → > Final tightening + 180° 

    M12 x 110 screw -2-  : > Initial tightening 70 Nm (51.6 ftlb.)  > Final tightening + 180° 

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    Rear axle carrier mounting 

  20. Secure stabilizer to connecting link -1-  .

    429019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STABILIZER - on "Installing"

    Fit and tighten new collar nut -2-  .

    Conventional connecting link:  > Initial tightening 40 Nm (29.5 ftlb.)  → > Final tightening + 30° 

    PDCC connecting link:  > Initial tightening 50 Nm (36.9 ftlb.)  → > Final tightening angle + 50 (37 ftlb.) ° 

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    Mounting for connecting link (conventional view)

  21. Secure trailing arm -1-  with new collar nuts and new screws -2-  .

    421119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LOWER TRAILING ARM - on "Installing"

    Fit and tighten screws with collar nuts -2-  .

    > Initial tightening 70 Nm (51.6 ftlb.)  → > Final tightening + 180° 

    Fit and tighten screws with collar nuts -3-  .

    > Tightening torque 100 Nm (73.8 ftlb.) 

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    Mounting for trailing arm, lower

  22. Install struts -1-  .

    Refer to the appropriate service information.

    Position strut using new screws -2 and 4-  .

    Fit M10 x 45 screw -3-  .

    Only for Cabriolet:  Fit M8 x 25 screw -5-  .

    Tighten screws.

    • M12 x 40 screw -2-  : > Initial tightening 70 Nm (51.6 ftlb.)  → > Final tightening + 90° 
    • M10 x 45 screw -3-  : > Tightening torque 55 Nm (40.6 ftlb.) 
    • M12 x 45 screw -4-:  > Initial tightening 30 Nm (22.1 ftlb.)  → > Final tightening + 90° 
    • M8 x 25 screw -5-  : > Tightening torque 30 Nm (22.1 ftlb.) 
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    Mounting for strut (view on Cabriolet)

  23. Connect cable plugs for headlight levelling system at the left and right.

    Information 

    • Replace O-rings on the cooling system. 
    • Clean plug connection and coolant hoses before assembly. 
    • Remove stoppers before fitting the coolant lines and hoses. 
  24. Fit coolant hoses in engine compartment.

    Lightly grease O-rings.

    Check that the coolant hoses are fitted securely.

  25. Route wiring harness for exhaust temperature sensor in the engine compartment.

    267219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR - on "Installing"

  26. Connect plug-in couplings for tank vent line -2-  and fuel low-pressure line -3-  in the engine compartment.

    Check that the line is fitted securely.

    Clip in lines in holder -1-  and close the retaining clip.

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    Tank vent line connection in engine compartment

  27. Connect vent lines to the coolant reservoir.