Engine, Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

All special tools listed when removing.

Procedure

Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.
Replace the self-locking nuts and bolts, gaskets, seals and O-rings after removing.
Only remove the plugs or caps just before installing the respective lines.
The hose connections as well as air duct pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.
Secure all hose connections with hose clamps that match the ones used in series production. Refer to the Parts Information.
Check the vacuum hoses for damage before assembling and replace if necessary.
During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.
Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of rotation. Only tighten suspension threaded connections when vehicle is in curb weight position or in the control position.

-- Bring the starter into the installation position.

-- Tighten the plug for "TDC" hole. Refer to OVERVIEW - CRANKSHAFT .

-- Install the engine support. Refer to OVERVIEW - ASSEMBLY MOUNTS .

Secure the engine with the subframe on the : VAS6131B .

-- Install the transmission on the engine. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Attach the engine mount. Refer to OVERVIEW - ASSEMBLY MOUNTS .

-- Install the right coolant pipe. Refer to RIGHT COOLANT PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the ATF cooler. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Carefully guide the engine/transmission assembly into the body using the : VAS6131B .

-- Remove the locating pins and install the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .

-- Install the ribbed belt tensioner for the A/C compressor. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the starter generator. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

-- Tighten the tunnel crossmember bolts. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Install the parking lock emergency release cable. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Install the steering intermediate shaft. Refer to STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the coupling rod. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .

-- Tighten the drive axles. Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVE AXLE .

-- Install the upper control arm. Refer to OVERVIEW - LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT .

-- Install the subframe crossbrace and shield. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .

-- Install the refrigerant line. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit .

-- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING FROM BRACKET or A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the parking/auxiliary heater bracket. Refer to the appropriate Service Information ; Overview - Parking/Auxiliary Heater Components.

-- Wires and connections. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - RELAY PANELS, FUSE PANELS AND E-BOXES and the appropriate Wiring Diagram.

-- Connect the fuel hoses. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .

-- Install the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the heat shield and engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the driveshaft. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the front muffler. Refer to FRONT MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the wheel spoiler and wheel housing liner. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Install the longitudinal member. Refer to OVERVIEW - LOCK CARRIER

-- Mount the front wheels. Refer to WHEEL, CHANGING .

-- Fill the engine oil and check the oil level. Refer to ENGINE OIL, FILLING .

-- Follow all steps after connecting the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

CAUTION:

There is a risk of destroying the control modules due to excessive voltage.

- Do not use a battery charger to jump start!

-- After replacing the engine, perform the adaptations listed in the "0001 - mechanical engine functions" Guided Functions using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Connect the coolant hoses with the connector coupling. Refer to Fig 1.

Fig 1: Coolant Hoses Connector Coupling

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

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

-- Check the ATF level. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Tightening Specifications

The tightening specifications only apply to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.
Additional lubricants, such as engine or transmission oil are permissible, although lubricants containing graphite are not.
Do not use any ungreased parts.
Tightening specification tolerance: ±15%.

Component		Nm
Bolts and nuts	M6	9
	M7	15
	M8	20
	M10	40
	M12	65

Refer to OVERVIEW - ASSEMBLY MOUNTS
Engine to transmission. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .