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2.0l - Engine Assembly - Engine Code(s): Caeb (avant) Audi A4 B8

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ENGINE, SECURING TO ENGINE STAND

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Engine Sling 2024 A
  2. Shop Crane VAS 6100
  3. Engine and Transmission Holder VAS 6095
  4. Counter Hold Tool 10 - 201

Procedure

Insert the 10 - 201 to loosen the bolts.

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CAUTIONThe outer surface of the bearing flange at the drive plate could be damaged. Use a multipoint socket wrench with a shaft at least 40 mm long to loosen and tighten the drive plate bolts.

Remove the bolts and remove the drive plate.

WARNINGLoose engine support bridge components could cause an accident. Secure the mounting hooks and pins on the engine support bridge using securing pins -arrows-.

Hook the 2024 A to engine and to the VAS 6100.

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Scheme 306

Note. 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.

Secure the engine on the VAS 6095 during assembly work.

ENGINE, SUPPORT WITH ENGINE SUPPORT BRIDGE

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A

Supporting

Remove the engine cover -arrows-.

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Scheme 307

Install the 10 - 222 A with adapters 10 - 222 A /3 on the left and right strut towers, as shown in the illustration.

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Scheme 308

Engage the spindles 10 - 222 A /11 to the engine lifting eyes.

Lightly pretension engine with spindles.

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Scheme 309: SUBFRAME MOUNT OVERVIEW
  1. Not installed
  2. Bolt 20 Nm
  3. Retaining Plate For the engine mount If the engine mount is faulty, replace the retaining plate Check the retaining plate on the opposite side; replace if necessary
  4. Bracket For the hydraulic line
  5. Nut 9 Nm
  6. Bolt 40 Nm
  7. Engine Support
  8. Bolt 10 Nm
  9. Heat Shield
  10. Bolt Replace 90 Nm + 90° turn
  11. Engine Mount With the left electrohydraulic engine mount solenoid valve -N144- (left side only) Removing and installing, refer to «ENGINE MOUNT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/mechanical/#20l-engine-assembly-engine-codes-caeb-avant__engine-mount) Replace in pairs only
  12. Subframe
  13. Bolt 55 Nm

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentBolt SizeNm
Bolts and nuts
M69
M820
M1040
M1260
Bracket for the hydraulic line, nut9
Engine mount (1)90 + 90°
Engine support40
Heat shield10
Retaining plate for the engine mount20
Subframe65
(1) Always replace.
(1)Always replace.

Manual Transmission to Engine Fasteners

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ItemBoltNm
1 (3)M10 x 50 (1)65
2 (3) , 7M12 x 100 (2)30 + 90°
3 (4) , 6M12 x 75 (2)30 + 90°
4 and 5 (4)M12 x 120 (2)30 + 90°
8 to 10M10 x 75 (2)15 + 90°
11M12 x 50 (2)30 + 90°
AAlignment sleeves for centering
(1) Steel bolt - not replaced. (2) Replace bolts. (3) Also secures the starter. (4) Attached the cable bracket as well.
(1)Steel bolt - not replaced.
(2)Replace bolts.
(3)Also secures the starter.
(4)Attached the cable bracket as well.

ENGINE, REMOVING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror 80 - 200
  2. Hose Clip Pliers V.A.G 1921
  3. Drip Tray VAS 6208
  4. Locking Tool T40098
  5. Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A
  6. Shackle 10-222 A/12
  7. Shop Crane VAS 6100
  8. Engine Sling 2024 A
  9. Engine-/Gearbox Jack V.A.G 1383 A
  10. Gearbox Support T10337
  11. Release Tool f/ Rev. Light Switch Conn.T40138

Removing

WARNINGRisk of vehicle tipping over with engine removed. Secure vehicle. Luggage compartment must be empty for this.

Note. Remove the engine without the transmission upward. Collect escaping coolant in a clean container for disposal or reuse. During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location. In order to be able to turn the driveshaft on an All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle to remove it, release the electro-mechanical parking brake before disconnecting the battery.

CAUTIONDanger of causing damage to electrical components when disconnecting the battery. Follow the instructions when disconnecting the battery. Refer to [ Removal and Installation .

Disconnect the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Remove the left and right front wheels.

Remove left and right front wheel housing liners. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

Install the lock carrier in service position. Refer to Description and Operation .

Disconnect the connector -1- from the Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor -G70-.

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Loosen the air intake hose -2-.

Remove the air filter housing upward -arrows-.

Remove the engine cover -arrows-.

Remove the seal -arrow-.

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Scheme 312

Unclip the plenum chamber covers -1, 2 and 3- and remove it.

Remove the left and right foam block -1- upward -arrows-.

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Release the retainer -arrow A- and open the cover -arrow B-.

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Scheme 314

Remove the nuts -1 through 3- for the electrical wires.

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Remove the electrical connector -4- from the bracket and disconnect it.

Remove the bolt -5- and remove the wire junction from the tower brace -arrow-.

Release the retainers from the wheel housing side using a 5.5 mm open end wrench -1- and remove the wiring bushing -2- upward.

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Scheme 316

Open the wiring duct by opening the release -arrow B-, pull the wiring duct forward -arrow A- and free up the wires.

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Scheme 317

Remove the nut -1- and tilt the washer fluid filler neck upward -arrow A-.

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Scheme 318

Remove the filler neck -2- with the filler tube from the washer fluid reservoir and the opening in the body -arrow B-.

Remove the bolts -1- and nuts -2- and the tower brace -3-.

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Scheme 319

Remove the bolts -arrows- and the engine compartment E-box cover.

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Remove the nut -1- and free up the wire.

Release the retainers -A arrows- and remove the engine control module -arrow B-.

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Scheme 321

Disconnect the electrical connectors -4- and remove the nut -3- for the electrical wire.

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Scheme 322

Disconnect the electrical connector -2- if applicable.

Release the retainers -arrow- and remove the relay carrier with the fuse holder -1-.

Release the retainers -A arrows- and remove the wiring bushing -1- upward -arrow B-.

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Scheme 323

Disengage the engine wiring harness at the engine compartment E-box and free it up.

Lay the wiring harness on the engine and secure the engine control module so that it cannot fall.

WARNINGRisk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant. The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm. Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and then open it slowly to release the pressure in the system.

Open the coolant reservoir cap.

Place the VAS 6208 under the engine.

Open the drain -1- and let the coolant drain out and then remove the connection -2- from the radiator.

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Scheme 324

Remove the left and right nuts -3- and remove the longitudinal braces -2-.

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Scheme 325

Loosen the hose clamp -arrow-, pull off the air guide hose and move it to the side.

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Scheme 326

Remove the nut -1- on the right longitudinal member and free up the ground (GND) wires.

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Scheme 327

Remove the nut -2- for the bracket with the electrical wires on the right side of the vehicle.

Disconnect the coolant fan electrical connector -1- by sliding the retainer back -arrow- and pressing the release down.

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Scheme 328

Lay the wiring harness on the engine and secure it from falling down.

Disconnect the vacuum connection -2- from the plenum chamber bulkhead by removing the vacuum hose -3- on the back side -arrow-.

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Scheme 329

Remove the nut -5-.

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Scheme 330

Remove the coolant hoses -1- through -4- and remove the plenum chamber bulkhead.

Remove the bolts -2 to 6-.

Note. The bolt -2- attaches the starter to the transmission and has an additional spacer sleeve -arrow-. Pay attention to the spacer sleeve while removing or installing the engine -arrow-. The spacer sleeve must be inserted between the starter and the transmission.

Remove the coolant hose -2- and the permanent ventilation -1-.

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Scheme 331

Remove the permanent ventilation -1- and coolant hose -2- from the coolant reservoir.

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Scheme 332

Loosen the hose clamps -arrows- and remove the air guide hose.

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Scheme 333

Disconnect the charge air pressure sensor -G31- -1- connector and free it up.

CAUTIONRisk of destroying due to reversed running direction on a used ribbed belt. Before removing the ribbed belt, marking running direction with chalk or felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.

To release ribbed belt tension, rotate tensioner in direction of -arrow-.

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Scheme 334

Secure the tensioner with the T40098.

Remove ribbed belt.

Disconnect solenoid clutch electrical connector -1- on the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor.

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Scheme 335
WARNINGRefrigerant can cause serious personal injury. Do not open the air conditioning refrigerant circuit.

Remove A/C compressor bolts -arrows-.

CAUTIONRisk of damaging refrigerant lines and hoses. Do not stretch, kink or bend refrigerant lines and hoses.

Tie up the A/C compressor with the refrigerant lines attached to the longitudinal member.

Note. The power steering pump hydraulic lines remain connected.

Remove the bolts -1- from the front through the belt pulley and then remove the bolt -2- from the back.

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Scheme 336

Note. The power steering pump is shown in the illustration without the belt pulley and without the hydraulic lines.

Remove the power steering pump with the hydraulic lines connected to the longitudinal.

CAUTIONFollow cleanliness precautions when working on the fuel supply system.

Disconnect the fuel supply hose -1- and return hose -2-.

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Scheme 337

Support the transmission with the V.A.G 1383 A and T10337.

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Scheme 338

Remove the bolts -arrows- on the tunnel crossmember.

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Scheme 339

Lower the transmission with the V.A.G 1383 A to dimension -a-.

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Scheme 340
  1. Dimension -a- = 80 mm maximum.

Disconnect the connector -1- on the back-up lamp switch -F4- using the release tool f/ rev. light switch conn.T40138 and free it up.

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Scheme 341

Unclip the wire -A- from the transmission and disconnect the connector -C-.

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Scheme 342

Lift the transmission with the V.A.G 1383 A and install the bolts -arrows- for the tunnel crossmember.

Remove the bottom cover -1- from the transmission -arrow-.

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Scheme 343

Remove the 3 drive plate bolts -arrow-. Turn the crankshaft an additional 120° in the direction of engine rotation.

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Scheme 344

Remove the bolt on the starter -1- from the engine side.

Remove the starter from the transmission and leave it in the installation position

Remove the remaining bolts -7 through 10- connecting the engine to the transmission.

Install the 10 - 222 A with adapter 10 - 222 A /8 on the left and right strut towers, as shown in the illustration.

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Scheme 345

Attach the transmission and spindle with the shackle 10-222 A/12.

Note. To improve clarity, the removed engine is shown.

Gently pretension the spindle by the 10-222 A.

Engage the 2024 A on the engine and on the VAS 6100 as shown in illustration.

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Scheme 346
WARNINGLifting hooks and alignment pins on the engine sling must be secured with securing pins.

Remove the left and right engine mount bolts -1-.

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Scheme 347

Note. Ignore -arrow-.

Lift the engine until the engine mount is free.

Turn the 10-222 A spindles.

CAUTIONRisk of damaging hose and wiring connections as well as engine compartment. Make sure all the hoses and lines between the engine, transmission, subframe and body have been disconnected. Carefully lift and guide the engine out of the engine compartment.

Remove the engine from the transmission and lift it out of the engine compartment.

ENGINE, INSTALLING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Counter Hold Tool T10355 for vehicles with a DSG transmission
  2. Assembly Aid T40169
  3. Transportation Lock T40170
  4. Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A
  5. Drip Tray for VAS 6100 VAS 6208

Tightening Specifications

Note. Tightening specifications only apply to lightly greased, oiled, phosphate or blackened nuts and bolts. Additional lubricants, such as engine or transmission oil are permissible, although lubricants containing graphite are not. Do not use any degreased parts. Tolerance for tightening specifications +/- 15%.

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT OVERVIEW .

Additional Tightening Specifications

ComponentNm
Bolts and nutsM69
M820
M1040
M1265

Manual Transmission to Engine Fastener

ItemBoltNm
1 (3)M10 x 50 (1)65
2 (3) , 7M12 x 100 (2)30 + 90°
3 (4) , 6M12 x 75 (2)30 + 90°
4 and 5 (4)M12 x 120 (2)30 + 90°
8 to 10M10 x 75 (2)15 + 90°
11M12 x 50 (2)30 + 90°
AAlignment sleeves for centering
(1) Steel bolt - not replaced. (2) Replace bolts. (3) Also secures the starter. (4) Attached the cable bracket as well.
(1)Steel bolt - not replaced.
(2)Replace bolts.
(3)Also secures the starter.
(4)Attached the cable bracket as well.

Procedure

Note. Replace bolts which have been tightened to an additional torque. Replace self-locking nuts and bolts as well as sealing rings, seals and O-rings. The hose connections and charge air system hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing. Secure all hose connections with hose clamps appropriate for the model. Refer to the Parts Information. To mount the charge hoses on their connectors securely, spray the bolts on the used clamps with rust remover before installing. During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.

Check whether alignment sleeves for centering engine and transmission in cylinder block are present, insert missing alignment sleeves.

Clean the threaded holes in the cylinder block for connecting the engine and transmission using a thread tap before installing the transmission.

Complete the following steps before connecting the engine and transmission

Make sure the intermediate plate is engaged on the sealing flange and slide onto the guide sleeves -arrows-.

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Scheme 348

Insert the T40169 into the transmission housing and clutch module from underneath as illustrated.

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Scheme 349
  1. The T40169 must engage in the semi-circular opening -1- and in the inspection hole -2-.

Note. The inspection hole is only in one location on the circumference so rotate the clutch module as needed.

Insert the T40170 in the transmission housing from below and clamp it onto the flange shaft -1-.

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Scheme 350

Note. The following step is necessary only if there is a drive plate with mounting pins -2- installed.

Align the drive plate to the clutch module so the mounting pins -2- (if equipped) on the drive plate can engage in the large holes -1- on the clutch module.

CAUTIONThe clutch will not function properly if it is installed incorrectly. If the drive plate mounting bolts -2- are not in the clutch module hole -1-, the clutch will not function properly.

Note. The bolt -2- attaches the starter to the transmission and has an additional spacer sleeve -arrow-. Pay attention to the spacer sleeve -arrow- with removing or installing the engine. The spacer sleeve must be inserted between the starter and the transmission.

Attach the transmission to the engine and tighten the bolts -7 through 11-. For the correct tightening specifications, refer to ENGINE, INSTALLING .

Release the tension on the 10-222 A spindles.

Lower the VAS 6100 and mount the engine and transmission onto the engine mount.

Install the left and right engine mount bolts -1-.

Remove the VAS 6100 and 2024 A.

Install and tighten the engine/transmission bolts -1 through 6-.

Note. Ignore -A-.

Remove the T40170 and the T40169.

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Scheme 351

Note. The following procedure is necessary to assure that the clutch module contacts the drive plate evenly and does not get bent.

Press the clutch module -2- slightly against the drive plate -3- using a pry bar -1- in direction of -arrow-.

Tightening Sequence - Clutch Module to the Drive Plate

Install the first bolt -arrow- hand-tight.

Turn the crankshaft another 120° in the direction of engine rotation and install the second bolt hand-tight.

Turn the crankshaft again 120° in the direction of engine rotation.

Tighten the third bolt to the tightening specification .

Tighten the remaining bolts to the tightening specification.

Further installation is performed in reverse order.

Install the starter. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Install A/C compressor. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT .

Electrical connections and routing. Refer to Wiring Diagram.

Install Engine Control Module (ECM). Refer to Removal and Installation .

Install the electrical wires, terminal 30 wire junction 2 -TV22- and the engine compartment E-box cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Install the tower brace. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Install the washer fluid reservoir filler tube. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Follow procedures after connecting the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .

CAUTIONRisk of destroying control modules with excess voltage. Do not use a battery charger for starting assistance!

Install the air filter housing. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Install the lock carrier in service position. Refer to Description and Operation .

Check the oil level. Refer to MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .

Fill with coolant. Refer to Filling .

Note. Do not use drained coolant in the following situations: If the cylinder head or cylinder block was replaced. If the coolant is contaminated.

Install the noise insulation and the wheel housing liners. Refer to Removal and Installation .

ENGINE MOUNT

Note. The following describes the work procedure on the engine mount.

Note. Only replace engine mounts in pairs on the left and right. The retaining plates for them must also be replaced.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A

Removing

Remove the engine cover -arrows-.

Remove the strut tower brace. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Position the 10 - 222 A on the left and right suspension strut tower as shown in the illustration.

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Scheme 352

Engage the spindle 10 - 222 A /11 on the rear engine lifting eye.

Lightly pretension the engine using the spindle.

Remove the left front wheel.

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Scheme 353

Remove the front noise insulation -1-. Refer to Description and Operation .

Remove the left front wheel housing liner. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Remove the nut -2- and free up the bracket -1-.

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Scheme 354

Disconnect and free up the connector -3- for the left electron-hydraulic engine mount solenoid valve -N144-.

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Scheme 355

Remove the engine mount bolts -1, 4 and 5-.

Move the engine mount retaining plate -2- to the side.

Remove the engine mount.

Installing

  1. For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «SUBFRAME MOUNT OVERVIEW»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/mechanical/#20l-engine-assembly-engine-codes-caeb-avant) .

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. Replace bolts which have been tightened to an additional torque.

Install the wheel housing liner and noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Mount the front wheel. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Install the tower brace. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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Scheme 356: SPECIAL TOOLS

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Engine Sling 2024 A
  2. Shop Crane VAS 6100
  3. Engine and Transmission Holder VAS 6095

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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  1. Counter Hold Tool 10 - 201
  2. Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A
  3. Shackle 10-222 A/12
  4. Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror 80 - 200
  5. Counter Hold Tool T10355 for vehicles with a DSG transmission
  6. Locking Tool T40098
  7. Assembly Aid T40169
  8. Transportation Lock T40170
  9. Hose Clip Pliers V.A.G 1921
  10. Drip Tray for VAS 6100 VAS 6208
  11. Not illustrated
  12. Gearbox Support T10337
  13. Release Tool f/ Rev. Light Switch Conn. T40138
  14. Engine-/Gearbox Jack V.A.G 1383 A