Procedures

Engine, Securing to Engine and Transmission Holder

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine Sling (2024 A)

• Engine and Transmission Holder (VAS 6095) with Bracket for V6 FSI Engine, Audi A6 (VAS 6095/1-5)

• Shop Crane (VAS 6100)

• Lift Arm Ext./Workshop Hoist (VAS 6101)

• Joint Support (VAS 6131/13-7)

• Engine Bung Set (VAS 6122)

Procedure

• Engine/transmission assembly is removed, engine and transmission are separated. Refer to => [ Engine and Automatic Transmission, Separating ] Engine and Automatic Transmission, Separating.

• Engine secured with the (VAS 6131/13-7).

- Disconnect electrical connector - arrow - on the steering gear.






• Place a cloth underneath to soak up any escaping power steering fluid.

- Remove the threaded connection - 3 -.






• The illustration shows the installation location on a vehicle with dynamic steering.

• Ignore - 1 and 2 - and - arrows -.

- Seal any open lines and connections with a clean plug from the (VAS 6122).

- Remove the nut - 1 - and remove the bracket with the wiring harness from the subframe.






• The illustration shows the installation position with the engine installed.

- Engage (2024 A) in engine lifting eyes and in (VAS 6100) with (VAS 6101) as shown in illustration.






• To be aligned to the center of gravity of the engine assembly, the hole rails of the lifting hook must be inserted as shown in the illustration.


There is the risk of an accident.

• Lifting hooks and alignment pins on lifting tackle must be secured with securing pins - arrows -.

- Tension the engine slightly with the shop crane, do not raise.

- Remove the left engine mount bolt - 3 -.






• The illustration shows the installation position with the engine installed.

• Ignore - 1, 2 and 4 -.

- Remove the right engine mount bolt - 2 -.






• The illustration shows the installation position with the engine installed.

• Ignore - 1, 3 and 4 -.

- Remove (VAS 6131/13-7) from the engine.






- Raise the engine from the engine carrier.

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






- Remove the nut - 1 - and free up the Ground (GND) wire at the engine support.






- Remove the bolts - arrows - and the right engine support.

- Secure the starter on the engine.

- Secure the engine to the (VAS 6095) using the (VAS 6095/1-5) and tighten to 40 Nm, as shown in the illustration.