Part 1

Engine, Removing

• With lock carrier removed, engine is removed downward with transmission and subframe.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Old oil collecting and extracting device (V.A.G 1782 )

• Hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1921)

• Spark plug connector pliers (V.A.G 1922)

• Step ladder (VAS 5085)

• Scissor lift platform (VAS 6131 A) with support set for Audi (VAS 6131/10)

• Drip tray for workshop crane (VAS 6208)

• Ring screw (3368)

• Tension strap (T10038)

• If engine and transmission are to be separated after removal, the Supplementary Set (VAS 6131/11) and (VAS 6131/12) will also be required.

Procedure

• All cable ties opened or cut during engine removal must be reinstalled at the same locations during installation.

• Drained coolant must be stored in a clean container for disposal or reuse.

- Remove plenum chamber cover rubber seal.

- Remove plenum chamber cover - 1 - toward front - arrows -.





CAUTION!
Observe procedures when connecting battery.

- With ignition switched off, disconnect Battery Ground (GND) cable - arrow -.





- Discharge refrigerant circuit.

- Extract hydraulic oil for power-steering from reservoir using old oil collecting and extracting device (V.A.G 1782).

CAUTION!
Cover cap of expansion tank with rag and open carefully, as hot steam i.e. hot coolant may escape when opening.

- Open cap of coolant expansion tank.

- Remove both front wheels.

- Remove quick-release fasteners - 1 -, remove screws - 2 - and remove noise insulation.





- Remove bracket for noise insulation - arrows -.





- Remove left and right front wheel housing liners.

- Remove front bumper cover.

- Remove left air guide - arrow - in front of auxiliary cooler.





- Remove right air guide - arrow - in front of auxiliary cooler.





- Place drip tray for workshop crane (VAS 6208) under engine.





- Remove drain plug - arrow - on coolant thermostat housing and drain coolant from engine.

- Disconnect lower coolant hose from radiator - arrow - and drain residual coolant.





- Place old oil collecting and extracting device ( V.A.G 1782) under engine.





- Disconnect hydraulic lines to cooling coil at left rear of bumper - arrows -.

• Observe the rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

- Place old oil collecting and extracting device ( V.A.G 1782) under engine.

- Loosen union nuts - arrows - and disconnect ATF lines.





- Remove cover - 1 - in engine compartment (left side).





- Remove cover - 1 - in engine compartment (right side).





Part 2