Procedures
Engine, Securing to Engine and Transmission Holder (VAS 6095)
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Engine Sling (2024 A)
• Engine and Transmission Holder (VAS 6095)
• Bracket for V6 FSI Engine (VAS 6095/1-5)
• Shop Crane - Load Cap = 700-1200 KG (VAS 6100)
• Lift Arm Ext./Workshop Hoist (VAS 6101)
Requirement:
• The electro-drive drive motor is removed from the engine, refer to => [ Electro-Drive Drive Motor and Transmission, Separating from and Installing to Engine ] Electro-Drive Drive Motor and Transmission, Separating from and Installing to Engine.
Procedure
- Remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor from the engine.
- Install the engine sling (2024 A) to the lifting eyes and support using the shop crane as shown in the illustration.
• To be aligned to the center of gravity of the engine, the hooks on the engine sling must be inserted as shown in the illustration.
Risk of accident.
• The engine may be transported only in the manner described and without the transmission.
• Lifting hooks and alignment pins on the engine sling must be secured with the pins - arrows -.
- Tension the engine slightly with the shop crane, do not raise.
- Remove the engine mount bracket to engine mount nuts - arrow - on the left and right sides.
- Remove the articulated joint support (VAS 6131/13-7) from the engine.
- Raise the engine from the engine carrier.
- Remove the left engine mount bracket bolts - arrows - and bracket.
- Remove the right engine mount bracket bolts - arrows - and bracket.
- Secure the engine to the engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095) using the bracket for V6 FSI engine (VAS 6095/1-5) as shown in the illustration and tighten the bolts to 40 Nm.