Engine, removing
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
- To perform work, the Ground (GND) cable must be disconnected from battery. Check whether a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain anti-theft coding beforehand.
- The engine is removed downward together with the transmission.
- All cable ties which are opened or cut open when removing engine, must be replaced in the same position when installing engine.
CAUTION:
When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compartment, pay attention to the following due to clearance issues:
- Route lines of all types (e.g. for fuel, hydraulic, EVAP canister system, coolant and refrigerant, brake fluid, vacuum) and electrical wiring so that the original path is followed.
- Ensure sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.
Work procedure
- With ignition switched off disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- All cable ties which are opened or cut open when removing engine, must be replaced in the same position when installing engine.
- Remove engine cover.
- Remove battery and battery holder.
- Remove air filter.
- Remove sound dampening tray
- For vehicles with turbocharger. Unclamp connecting pipe between charge air cooler and exhaust pipe at exhaust pipe.
CAUTION:
- The fuel or fuel lines in fuel system can become very hot (danger of scalding)!
- In addition, the fuel system is under pressure! Before opening the system, place rags around the connection area and release pressure by carefully loosening the connection!
- Wear protective goggles and protective gloves when working on the fuel system!
- Clamp off fuel supply line and return line at fuel filter.
- Remove slave cylinder for hydraulic clutch: Refer to 30 CLUTCH
- Disconnect selector mechanism from transmission: Refer to 34 MANUAL TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING
- Vehicles with automatic transmission: Disconnect selector lever cable from transmission: Refer to 37 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for 01M Transmissions, or 37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for 09A transmissions
- Remove noise insulation pan, along with left and right sides: Refer to 50 BODY, FRONT
- Drain engine coolant.
- Remove connectors from thermal switch and radiator fan.
- Disconnect radiator coolant hoses at engine with hose clip pliers V.A.G 1921.
- Remove pendulum support bolts - arrows -.
- Disconnect vacuum and breather hoses from engine.
- Disconnect generator and starter wiring from transmission, and move them to one side for clearance.
- On vehicles with all-wheel drive, remove front driveshaft tube: Refer to 39 FINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIAL for 01M transmissions, or 39 - FINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIAL for 09A transmissions
- Remove exhaust pipe
- Remove ribbed belt.
- Remove power steering pump from bracket and place to side; hoses remain connected: Refer to 48 STEERING
- Disconnect all electrical connections as necessary from engine and lay aside.
- Remove right drive axle and unbolt left drive axle at transmission: Refer to 40 FRONT SUSPENSION
- Remove securing clamps for power steering pressure line.
- Set engine/transmission support T10012 onto engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.
- Fasten engine/transmission support T10012 to cylinder block with nut and bolt M10x25/ 8.8 to approx. 40 Nm.
- Slightly lift engine and transmission using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.
- Remove engine mount (engine side) from engine bracket - arrows - working from above.
NOTE:
- Use step ladder VAS 5085 to remove bolts.
- Remove engine/transmission mount from transmission bracket - arrows - working from above.
- Carefully lower engine/transmission assembly.
- While lowering, carefully guide power steering lines past transmission.
NOTE:
- Carefully guide engine with transmission, when lowering, to prevent damage to the body.