Subframe Mount, Adjusting

Subframe Mount, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine support bridge (10-222 A)

• Adapter (10-222 A/3)

• Adapter (10-222 A/13)

• Adapter (10-222 A/18)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Spring-type clip pliers (VAS 6362)

Procedure

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.

- Remove engine cover --> [ Engine Cover ] Engine Cover.

- Remove air filter housing --> [ Air Filter Housing ] Air Filter Housing.

- Remove intake hose --> [ 1 Intake Tube ] Air Filter Assembly Overview between the MAF sensor and the intake scoop. Loosen hose clips with hose clip pliers (VAS 6362).

CAUTION!
Electronic components could be destroyed when the battery is disconnected:

• Follow the required steps when disconnecting the battery.

- With the ignition switched off, disconnect ground cable - arrow - to the battery..





- Remove battery and battery tray - arrows -.





- Remove auxiliary fuel pump (the fuel lines remain connected) --> [ Auxiliary Fuel Pump ] Auxiliary Fuel Pump.

- Position engine support bridge with the necessary adapters as illustrated and support engine in the installation position.





• The subframe bolts may only be loosened when the engine is supported with the engine support bridge.

- Replace engine mount bolts - arrows - one after the other (if not already done) and tighten them by hand.





Manual Transmission

- Replace transmission mount bolts - arrows - one after the other (if not already done) and tighten them by hand.





DSG transmission

- Replace transmission mount bolts - arrows - one after the other (if not already done) and tighten them by hand.





All Vehicles

- Loosen left and right support arm bolts approximately 2 turns.

• There must be a distance - a - of at least 10 mm between the engine bracket and right longitudinal member.





• The casting edge on the engine bracket - 2 - must be parallel to the support arm - 1 -.

Manual Transmission

- On transmission side, edges of support arm - 1 - and transmission mount - 2 - are parallel.





• Dimension - x - same size on both sides of bracket.

DSG Transmission

- On transmission side, edges of support arm - 1 - and transmission mount - 2 - are parallel.





• Dimension - x - same size on both sides of bracket.

All Vehicles

- Tighten subframe mount bolts.

• Tightening specifications --> [ Subframe Mount Assembly Overview ] Subframe Mount Assembly Overview.

Further installation is performed in reverse order. When doing this note the following:

• Make sure fuel lines are securely fastened.

• Do not interchange supply and return lines (return line is blue or has blue marking, supply line is black).

- Observe the notes after connecting the battery.