Starter, Removing and Installing
Observe notes on contact corrosion --> Contact Corrosion .
> 4.2L MPI
> 4.2L FSI
> 5.2L FSI
> 6.0L MPI
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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Support bar 10 - 222 A
- Shackles 10 - 222 A/12
- Adapter 10 - 222 A/21
Removing
- With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground (GND) wire --> «Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting»(/audi/a8/d3-2-2007-2010/remont/cruise-control-systems/#electrical-equipment__battery-disconnecting-and-connecting) .
Note. All cable ties opened or cut during engine removal must be reinstalled at the same locations during installation.
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- Remove rubber seal - 1 - on plenum chamber covers.
- Remove plenum chamber covers - 2 - and - 3 -.
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- Remove cover for right suspension strut dome by detaching expanding clip - 1 - and removing bolted joint - 2 -.
Note. Pay attention to retaining clips - arrows - on installation.
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- Remove cover for left suspension strut dome by removing bolt - 1 - and detaching expanding clip - 2 -.
Note. Pay attention to retaining clips - arrows - on installation.
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- Remove rear bolts - 3 - for dome brace.
- Attach Support bar 10 - 222 A with Adapter 10 - 222 A/21 to suspension strut domes.
- Supports are marked for left and right side of vehicle.
- Center resting point of supports is positioned on front bolts for dome brace.
- Adapters 10 - 222 A/21 are secured with rear bolts - 3 - for dome brace.
- Knurled screw - 1 - must be screwed down such that support plate rests on suspension strut dome.
Scheme 48
- Attach Shackles 10 - 222 A/12 to rear engine lifting eyes.
- Engage Shackle 10 - 222 A/12 at Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A spindles.
- Pre-tension engine slightly with engine support bridge spindles.
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- On vehicles with parking heater, remove parking/auxiliary heater exhaust pipe screws - arrows - at noise insulation.
- Unfasten bolts/quick-release fasteners - 1 - and - 2 - and detach front noise insulation.
- Remove right front wheel.
- Remove front right wheelhousing liner --> «66 - EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT»(/audi/a8/d3-2-2007-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-exterior) .
Scheme 50
- Remove bolts - 1 through 3 - on both sides of vehicle.
- Lower subframe.
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- Remove screws - arrows -.
- Remove clamp - 1 -.
- Disconnect connector - 2 - at engine mount.
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- Remove heat shield for right drive axle - arrows -.
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- Remove link plate for front exhaust pipe on right - arrows -.
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- Remove bolt - arrow -.
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- Remove bolt - 1 -.
- Disconnect electrical wire for terminal B+ - item 2
- Disconnect connector for terminal 50 - item 3 -.
Note. Depending on construction type, terminal 50 may be bolted on to starter.
- Remove starter downwards.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following
Note. Re-attach all cable ties at the same locations when re-installing.
- Install crossmember --> «00 - TECHNICAL DATA»(/audi/a8/d3-2-2007-2010/remont/axle-shafts/#suspension-wheels-and-steering) .
- Install front right wheel housing liner --> «66 - EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT»(/audi/a8/d3-2-2007-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-exterior) .
- Connect battery. Required actions --> «Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting»(/audi/a8/d3-2-2007-2010/remont/cruise-control-systems/#electrical-equipment__battery-disconnecting-and-connecting) .
Tightening Specifications
| Component | Nm | |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | M10 | 45 |
| To transmission | M12 | 65 |
| Terminal B+ to starter | 16 | |
| Terminal 50 to starter | 6.5 | |
| Bracket for exhaust system | 25 | |
| Heat shield to transmission | 23 | |
| Engine support to cylinder block | 40 | |
| Cable clamp to engine support | 10 | |
| Engine mounting to subframe | 23 | |
Scheme 56
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Support bar 10 - 222 A
- Adapter 10 - 222 A/21
- Engine Support Supplement Set T40093
Removing
Scheme 57
Note. When installing, reinstall all cable ties that were loosened or cut during removal in the same locations.
- With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground (GND) wire --> «Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting»(/audi/a8/d3-2-2007-2010/remont/cruise-control-systems/#electrical-equipment__battery-disconnecting-and-connecting) .
- Remove rear engine cover - arrows -.
- Remove rubber seal - 1 - on plenum chamber covers.
- Remove plenum chamber covers - 2 - and - 3 -.
- Remove rear bolts - 3 - for dome brace.
- Secure Adapter 10 - 222 A/21 to suspension strut towers without crossbars.
- Supports are marked for left and right side of vehicle.
- Center resting point - 2 - of supports is positioned on front bolts for dome brace.
- Adapters 10 - 222 A/21 are secured with rear bolts - 3 - for dome brace.
- Knurled screw - 1 - must be screwed down such that support plate rests on suspension strut dome.
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- Secure crossbars with two adapters T40093/6 to Adapter 10 - 222 A/21.
- Attach Spindle 10 - 222 A/11 to rear engine lifting eyes.
- Pre-tension engine slightly with engine support bridge spindles.
- Remove front right wheel.
- Remove fasteners - 1 - , - 2 - and - 4 - and remove front noise insulation.
- Remove right front part of front wheel housing liner --> «66 - EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT»(/audi/a8/d3-2-2007-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-exterior) .
- Free up secondary air injection (AIR) air guide hose - 1 - on ATF cooler.
- Remove bolts - arrows - and remove ATF cooler.
- Secure ATF cooler to engine.
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- Remove bracket for noise insulation - arrows -.
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- Remove screws - arrows -.
- Remove heat shield.
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- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 - for left and right stabilizer mounts.
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- Remove bolts - 3 - and - 4 -.
Note. Ignore - item 1 - and - item 2 -.
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- Remove left and right engine mount bolts - arrows -.
- Remove engine support.
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- Disconnect connector - 2 - at right engine mount.
- Remove electrical wiring bracket - 1 - on engine support.
- Remove screws - arrows -.
- Remove right engine support with engine mount.
Scheme 65
Note. The B+ line can only be removed after disconnecting terminal 50 electrical connector.
- Remove ground wire - 1 -.
- Remove electrical wires - 3 - and - 4 -.
- Remove bolts - 2 - and - 5 - and remove starter.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following
Note. When installing, install cable ties at same location.
- Install engine carrier and subframe --> «40 - FRONT SUSPENSION»(/audi/a8/d3-2-2007-2010/remont/axle-shafts/#suspension-wheels-and-steering) .
- Install engine support --> «10 - ENGINE - ASSEMBLY»(/audi/a8/d3-2-2007-2010/remont/cooling-fan/#42l-v8-4v-engine-mechanical-engine-codes-bvj) for 4.2 LITER V8 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BVJ 10 - ENGINE - ASSEMBLY for 4.2 LITER V8 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BFM .
- Install stabilizer bar --> «40 - FRONT SUSPENSION»(/audi/a8/d3-2-2007-2010/remont/axle-shafts/#suspension-wheels-and-steering) .
- Connect battery. Required actions --> «Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting»(/audi/a8/d3-2-2007-2010/remont/cruise-control-systems/#electrical-equipment__battery-disconnecting-and-connecting) .
Tightening Specifications
| Component | Nm | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ wire to starter | 16 | |
| Starter to transmission | M10 1) | 65 |
| M12 | 65 | |
| Heat shield to transmission | 23 | |
| Bracket with ATF cooler to body | 9 | |
| 1) Screw property class 10.9. | ||
Removing
Scheme 66
- Remove engine --> «10 - ENGINE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING»(ref-289204-S29479652902008062700000) .
- Leave transmission with engine installed on Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131.
- Remove bolt - arrow -.
- Remove bracket for connectors - 1 through 4 - from subframe.
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- Remove bolts - arrows - at front left and right transmission mounts.
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- Twist spindles of support elements left and right at subframe completely downward.
- Remove both base plates of attachments for subframe from scissor lift table VAS 6131.
- Remove attachments.
- Remove subframe to side.
- Turn the spindles for support elements - 1 - (left and right) at engine support - 4 - all the way down.
- Remove bolts - arrows - at left and right engine mounts.
- Remove engine support.
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- Remove electrical wiring bracket on right engine support - arrow -.
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- Disconnect connector - arrow - at left engine mount.
- Remove bolts - 1 through 4 - and remove engine support with engine mount.
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- Disconnect ground cable - 4 - from starter.
- Disconnect electrical wires - 2 - and - 3 - from starter.
- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 5 - and remove starter.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following
- Install engine --> «10 - ENGINE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING»(ref-289204-S29479652902008062700000) .
Tightening Specifications
| Component | Nm | |
|---|---|---|
| Starter to transmission | M10x40 | 45 |
| M10x135 1) | 65 | |
| Terminal B+ to starter | 16 | |
| Ground cable to starter | 22 | |
| Engine support to cylinder block | 40 | |
| 1) Screw property class 10.9. | ||
Removing
- Engine/transmission assembly removed and secured to Scissor lift table VAS 6131 --> «10 - ENGINE - ASSEMBLY»(/audi/a8/d3-2-2007-2010/remont/cooling-fan/#60l-12-cyl-4v-engine-mechanical-engine-codes-bsb) .
- Remove bolts - arrows - at front left and right transmission mounts.
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- Remove bolt - arrow -.
- Detach coolant pipe (bottom right) from coolant hose - 1 -.
Note. Disregard item - 2 -.
- Turn the spindles for support elements - 2 - (left and right) at subframe all the way down.
- Remove the locating lugs from the spindles.
- Remove the subframe - 3 - to the side.
Note. Two technicians are required to remove subframe.
- Turn the spindles for support elements - 1 - (left and right) at engine support - 4 - all the way down.
- Remove bolts - arrows - at left and right engine mounts.
- Remove engine support.
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- Detach coolant hoses - arrows -.
- Remove bolt - 1 -.
- Remove the coolant flange at oil cooler.
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- Disconnect electrical harness connector - arrow - at right engine mount.
- Remove bolts - 1 through 6 -.
- Remove engine support with engine mount.
- Remove ground (GND) wire - 4 - from starter.
- Disconnect electrical wires - 2 - and - 3 - from starter.
- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 5 - and remove starter.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following
Note. Re-attach all cable ties at the same locations when re-installing. Secure all hose connections using standard hose clamps . Replace O-ring
- Install engine --> «10 - ENGINE - ASSEMBLY»(/audi/a8/d3-2-2007-2010/remont/cooling-fan/#60l-12-cyl-4v-engine-mechanical-engine-codes-bsb) .
- Connect battery. Required actions --> «Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting»(/audi/a8/d3-2-2007-2010/remont/cruise-control-systems/#electrical-equipment__battery-disconnecting-and-connecting) .
Tightening Specifications
| Component | Nm | |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | M10 | 65 1) |
| To engine | M12 | 45 2) |
| Ground cable to starter | 20 | |
| Terminal B+ to starter | 16 | |
| Engine support to cylinder block | 40 | |
| Engine support to engine mount | 40 | |
| Coolant line to oil cooler | 10 | |
| 1) Screw property class 10.9. 2) Installed in intermediate plate. | ||