Engine, Installing

Engine, Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Servicing the clutch

- Make sure the alignment sleeves for centering the engine/transmission are installed in the cylinder block. Install them if necessary.

- When installing the "engine/transmission subassembly", make sure there is enough clearance around the subframe and the radiator.

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

• Engine/transmission mount bolt tightening specifications, refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications ] Engine Assembly - Fastener Tightening Specifications

with a Manual Transmission

- Install the hose/line assembly or pipe to the hydraulic clutch.

- Install the shift mechanism to the transmission and adjust it, if necessary.

Vehicles with a DSG(R)

- Install the selector lever cable to the transmission and adjust it, if necessary.

Continuation for All

• Make sure the particulate filter is free of tension when it is installed.

• Replace the self-locking nuts, the seals, gaskets and clamps.


Danger of causing damage to the coupling element behind the particulate filter. When removing and installing:

• Do not bend the coupling element more than 10°.

• Do not stretch the coupling element.

• Do not damage the wire mesh on the coupling element.

Install the particulate filter. Refer to => [ Particulate Filter with NOx Absorption Catalytic Converter ] Service and Repair.

- Install the drive axles at the transmission.

- Install the right drive axle heat shield and bolts - arrows -.






- Install the lock carrier.

- Install the refrigerant lines to the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor and condenser without tension.

- Charge the A/C system.

- Install the battery tray and the battery.

- Observe the notes after connecting the battery.

- Fill with coolant. Refer to => [ Coolant, Draining and Filling ] Procedures.

- Fill/bleed the fuel system. Refer to => [ Fuel System, Filling/Bleeding ] Fuel System, Filling/Bleeding.

- Check the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory of each control module. Erase all of the DTC entries that might have occurred during the assembly. Refer to the vehicle diagnostic tester.

- Check the headlamp adjustment and adjust, if necessary.

Tightening Specifications






• 1 M12 collar bolt tightening specification: 75 Nm