Notes on Removing

Notes on removing
- First, check whether a coded radio is installed. If necessary, obtain anti-theft coding.
- The engine is removed downward together with transmission.
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap with ignition switched off.
- 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 connecting hoses - arrows - between Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump/combination valve and Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump/air filter.

Note: Press buttons together on hose connections to remove connecting hoses.
- Remove connector - 1 - on secondary air injection (AIR) pump.
- Remove air filter.
- Remove vacuum and vent hoses off from engine.

CAUTION! Fuel supply line is under pressure! Wear protective goggles and protective clothing to prevent injuries and contact with skin. Before removing from hose connection wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully pulling hose off connection.





- Pull off supply line - 1 - (with white marking) and return line - 2 - (with blue marking) and catch any released fuel with a shop rag.
- Remove hose from solenoid valve.

Note: Press buttons together on hose connections.

- Seal lines so that the fuel system is not contaminated by dirt etc.
- Remove intake hose between Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor G70 and exhaust turbocharger.
- Loosen intake hose (between charge air cooler and Throttle Valve Control Module J338) at Throttle Valve Control Module J338 and remove.

Vehicles with manual transmission
- Disconnect selector mechanism from transmission.
- Remove slave cylinder for hydraulic clutch.

Note: Clutch pedal must not be depressed.

Vehicles with automatic transmission
- Disconnect selector lever cable from transmission.

Continuation for all vehicles
- Remove sound insulation tray.
- Drain coolant.
- Remove coolant hoses from radiator on engine.

Note: Pliers for spring clamps VAS 5024A or Hose clamp pliers V.A.G 1921 are recommended for installing spring clamps.





- Remove pendulum supports - arrows -.
- Disconnect and lay aside all electrical harnesses from transmission, generator, and starter.
- Remove front exhaust pipe.
- Remove ribbed belt.
- Remove securing clamps for power steering pressure line.
- Remove power steering pump from bracket and place to side; hoses remain connected.
- Disconnect all electrical connections as necessary from engine and lay aside.
- Remove right and left drive axles at transmission.

Vehicles with air conditioning:
- Remove air conditioner compressor:
- Observe additional information and removal work.

Continuation for all vehicles





- Install Engine and Transmission Holder T10012 to cylinder block with nut and bolt M10�25/ 8.8 to approx. 40 Nm.
- Gently lift engine and transmission using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.





- Remove engine side of assembly mounting from engine support at top - arrows -.

Note: Use step ladder VAS 5085 to remove mounting bolts.





- Remove subframe mount from transmission bracket - arrows - on transmission side from above.
- Carefully lower engine with transmission.

Note: Carefully guided engine with transmission, when lowering, to prevent damage to bodywork.