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Engine, Securing On Engine And Transmission Holder

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Procedure 

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector -1
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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

NOTE:

Place a cloth underneath to catch the draining hydraulic fluid.

-- Disconnect the power steering hydraulic pipe -2-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts
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-- Free up the wire on the left coolant pipe in the center.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Upper Coolant Hose From Engine
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-- Loosen the clamps -arrows-, remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the left coolant pipe in the center from the coolant hoses.

-- Engage the Lifting Tackle3033 on the engine lifting eyes and on the shop crane as shown in the illustration.

Fig 4: Engaging Lifting Tackle 3033 On Engine Lifting Eyes And On Shop Crane VAS 6100 With Lift Arm Ext./Workshop Hoist VAS 6101
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-- Tension engine slightly with shop crane, do not raise.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the left engine mount.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolt
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-- Remove the right engine mount bolt -1-.

Fig 6: Identifying Connector
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NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Remove the Joint SupportVAS6131/13-7 from the engine.

Fig 7: Identifying VAS 6131/13-7
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-- Raise engine from engine carrier.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the left engine support.

Fig 8: Identifying Bolts And Left Engine Support
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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the right engine support -1-.

Fig 9: Identifying Right Engine Support
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-- Secure the starter on the engine.

-- Attach the engine using the Engine/Transmission Holder - V8 Engine Bracket VAS6095/1-6A to the Engine And Transmission HolderVAS6095 to 55 Nm, as shown in the illustration.

Fig 10: Identifying Engine, Holder VAS 6095 And Bracket For V6 FSI Engine VAS 6095/1-5
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