Engine, Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Servicing clutch

Vehicles with a manual transmission. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .
Vehicles with a DSG transmission. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .

-- Make sure the alignment bushings for centering the engine/transmission are installed inside the cylinder block. Install them if necessary.

Secures the manual transmission to the engine

Fig 1: Removing Lower Engine/Transmission Bolts

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Item	Bolt	Nm
1 ¹⁾	M12 x 55	80
2 ¹⁾	M12 x 165	80
3	M10 x 105	40
4	M10 x 50	40
5 ²⁾	M12 x 65	80
A	Alignment sleeves for centering
¹⁾ Bolt with threaded pin M 8. ²⁾ Install in transmission from engine side.

Mounting, dual clutch transmission to engine

Fig 2: Direct Shift Automatic Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolts

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Item	Bolt	Nm
1, 3, 10	M12 x 55	80
5	M12 x 65	80
6, 7, 8	M10 x 50	40
9	M12 x 70	80
2, 4	Starter, securing. Refer to Starter -B- .
A	Alignment sleeves for centering

Vehicles with a manual transmission

-- Install the hydraulic line to the hydraulic clutch. Refer to CLUTCH HYDRAULIC HOSE/LINE OR PIPE .

-- Install the gearshift mechanism on the transmission and adjust it if necessary. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM .

-- Bleed the clutch. Refer to CLUTCH SYSTEM, BLEEDING .

Vehicles with a DSG transmission

-- Install the selector lever cable on the transmission and adjust it if necessary. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM .

For all vehicles

-- Make sure there is enough clearance for the subframe and radiator when installing the engine/transmission sub-assembly.

-- Adjust the subframe mount. Refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT, ADJUSTING .

NOTE:

Make sure the particulate filter is not under tension when installed.

Replace the self-locking nuts, the seals, the gaskets and clamps.

Electrical Connections and Wiring Routing. Refer to 97 WIRING .

CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the decoupling element behind the particulate filter when removing and installing:

Do not bend the decoupling element more than 10°. Secure it with the Transportation LockT10404.
Do not stretch the decoupling element.
Do not damage the wire mesh on the decoupling element.

-- Install the driveshafts. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .

-- Install the right driveshaft heat shield.

Fig 3: Locating Heat Insulation Sleeve Bolts

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-- Tighten the bolts -1-.

-- Install the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME .

-- Secure the A/C compressor. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR .

Cabriolet

-- Install the subframe crossbrace. Refer to SUBFRAME BRACE OVERVIEW .

For all vehicles

-- Install the battery and the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY .

-- Observe safety precautions after connecting the battery. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Fill the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Fuel System, Filling, refer to FUEL SYSTEM, FILLING/BLEEDING .

-- Check the DTC memories of all control modules. Erase any faults stored in the DTC memory using Vehicle Diagnostic Tester "OBD".

Tightening Specifications

Bolted connections

Tightening Specifications

M 5

4.5 Nm

Bolts and Nuts

M 6

10 Nm

M 7

15 Nm

M 8

20 Nm

M 10

40 Nm

M 12

65 Nm ⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	Tightening specification for M12 collar bolt: 75 Nm

Manual transmission. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
DSG transmission. Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .
A/C Compressor. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR .
Subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME .
Driveshafts. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .
Assembly mounts. Refer to ASSEMBLY MOUNTS OVERVIEW .
Particulate Filter. Refer to PARTICULATE FILTER WITH NOX ABSORPTION CATALYTIC CONVERTER .