Engine, Installing

Engine, Installing

Engine and transmission mount assembly overview. Refer to --> [ Engine and Transmission Mount Assembly Overview ] Service and Repair.

Install in reverse order of removal. When doing this note the following:

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 (for example, fuel, hydraulic, Evaporative Emission (EVAP), coolant, refrigerant, brake fluid or vacuum) and electrical wires so that the original path is followed.

• To prevent damage to the lines, make sure there is sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.

- Install new centering sleeves for centering the engine/transmission in the cylinder block.

- Install the intermediate plate at the sealing flange and slide it onto the alignment bushings - arrows -.





With a Manual Transmission

- Install the clutch

With a DSG Transmission

- Install the clutch

- Replace the needle bearing in the crankshaft. Refer to --> [ Crankshaft Needle Bearing, with DSG Transmission Only ] Crankshaft Needle Bearing, with DSG Transmission Only.

• Pay attention to the selector lever cable.

Continuation for All

- When installing the engine/transmission assembly, check for clearance to the subframe as well as to radiator.

- Adjust the engine and transmission mounts. Refer to --> [ Engine and Transmission Mount, Adjusting ] Engine and Transmission Mount, Adjusting.

• Engine and transmission mount tightening specifications. Refer to --> [ Engine and Transmission Mount Assembly Overview ] Service and Repair.

With a Manual Transmission

- Install the transmission shift mechanism.

With a DSG Transmission

- Install the transmission selector lever cable.

Continuation for All

Electrical connections and routing.

- Observe the notes after connecting the battery.

- Fill the cooling system. Refer to --> [ Draining and Filling ] [1][2]Cooling System, Draining and Filling.

CAUTION!
Do not use a battery charger for starting assistance! There is the risk that the vehicle control modules could be damaged.

- Check the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memories of all control modules and erase all DTC entries which may have occurred during assembly.

- Perform a test drive.

• Observe the safety precautions that apply to road tests. Refer to --> [ If special testing equipment is required during road test, note the following: ] Safety Precautions.

- Then perform a vehicle system test and repair any occurring malfunctions.

• If the DTC memory was erased, generate a readiness code.

Tightening Specifications