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3.2l - Engine Assembly - Engine Code(s): Calb Audi Q5 I

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Scheme 52

Scheme 52: SUBFRAME MOUNT OVERVIEW
  1. Bolt 20 Nm
  2. 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
  3. Bolt 40 Nm
  4. Engine Support
  5. Bolt 10 Nm
  6. Heat Shield
  7. Bolt Replace 90 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
  8. Engine Mount Removing and installing, refer to «LEFT ENGINE MOUNT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/mechanical/#32l-engine-assembly-engine-codes-calb__left-engine-mount) , «RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/mechanical/#32l-engine-assembly-engine-codes-calb__right-engine-mount) Replace in pairs
  9. Subframe
  10. Bolt 55 Nm

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Scheme 53

Tighten the nut -2- for the hydraulic oil hose bracket -1- to 9 Nm.

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentBolt SizeNm
Engine Mount 190 + 90°
Engine Support40
Heat Shield10
Retaining Plate for the Engine Mount20
Subframe55
Bolts and Nuts
M69
M715
M820
M1040
M1265
1 Replace

Hydraulic Oil Hose Bracket - Tightening Specification

Tighten the nut -2- for the hydraulic oil hose bracket -1- to 9 Nm.

Ground (GND) Bolt to Strut Tower - Tightening Specification

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Scheme 54

Tighten the GND bolt -1- to 9 Nm.

Ground (GND) Wire to Longitudinal Member - Tightening Specification

Scheme 55

Scheme 55

Tighten the nut -arrow- to 9 Nm.

Drive Axle Heat Shield - Tightening Specification

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Scheme 56

Tighten the bolts -1, 2 and 3- to 23 Nm.

Engine to Automatic Transmission 0B6

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Scheme 57
ItemBoltNm
1M10 x 50 1)65
2 to 6M12 x 100 2)30 + 90°
7M12 x 125 2)30 + 90°
8, 11M10 x 60 2)15 + 90°
9M10 x 75 2)15 + 90°
10M10 x 95 2)15 + 90°
AAlignment sleeves for centering
1) Bolt class 10.9, the steel bolt may be used again unlimited number of times. 2) The aluminum bolts can be used 2 times ENGINE, INSTALLING .

ENGINE, REMOVING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Oil collecting and Extracting Device V.A.G 1782
  2. Hose Clip Pliers V.A.G 1921
  3. Step Ladder VAS 5085
  4. Scissor-Type Assembly Platform VAS 6131 A with Support Set VAS 6131/10 and Supplementary Set, Audi A8 VAS 6131/11 and Supplementary Set, Audi Q7 VAS 6131/13
  5. Drip Tray VAS 6208
  6. Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror 80 - 200
  7. Engine Bung Set VAS 6122
  8. Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 T10172 with Adapter T10172/5

Note. With the lock carrier installed, the engine is removed downward together with the transmission and the subframe. Collect escaping coolant in a clean container for disposal or reuse. During installation, cable ties must be installed at the same location.

Procedure

WARNINGRisk of vehicle tipping over with the engine removed. Secure vehicle. Luggage compartment must be empty for this. There is a risk of injury because the fuel is under very high pressure. Reduce the fuel pressure down to residual pressure before opening high pressure area of the fuel injection system.

Reduce fuel pressure in high pressure area. Refer to General Information .

CAUTIONRisk of destroying electrical components. Observe measures for disconnecting battery.

Position the front wheels so they are straight.

Note. Release the electrical parking brake before disconnecting the battery so the drive axle can be rotated to remove it.

Turn off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

Remove the luggage compartment cargo floor -3-.

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Scheme 58

Remove the bass box -2-. Refer to Removal and Installation if applicable.

Fold back the carpet -1- over the flap.

Press the release tabs -arrows- and open the flap -1-.

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Scheme 59

Open the cover -1- over the battery Ground (GND) terminal post.

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Scheme 60

Disconnect the GND wire -arrow- from the battery terminal. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Empty coolant circuit. Refer to Description and Operation .

Extract the power steering oil from the reservoir with the V.A.G 1782.

Remove the engine covers -arrows-.

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Scheme 61
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.

Remove the left and right front wheels.

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

Remove the noise insulation -1 and 2-. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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Scheme 62

Place the VAS 6208 under the engine.

Remove the drain plug -1- and drain the coolant.

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Scheme 63

Remove the coolant hose -2- from the radiator by raising the retaining clip.

Remove the coolant hose from the engine oil cooler by loosening the hose clamp -arrow- and letting the remaining coolant drain out.

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Scheme 64

Place the V.A.G 1782 under the disconnection point.

Disconnect the power steering hydraulic oil supply line -2- and return line -1- in the left front wheel housing and free them up.

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Scheme 65

Seal any open lines and connections with a clean plug from the VAS 6122.

Place the V.A.G 1782 under the disconnection point.

Mark the locations of the ATF lines -1 and 2- so they can be installed later and then disconnect them.

Scheme 66

Scheme 66

Note. Ignore -arrow-.

Seal any open lines and connections with a clean plug from the VAS 6122.

Vehicles with a Coolant Recirculation Pump -V50-.

Disconnect the connector -1-.

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Scheme 67

Place the VAS 6208 under the engine.

Remove the coolant hose from the coolant recirculation pump -right arrow-.

Note. Ignore -2- and -left arrow-.

All Vehicles

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

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Scheme 68

Free up electrical wiring harness.

Disconnect electrical connector -3- at Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump motor -V101- and free up the electrical wiring.

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Scheme 69

Note. Ignore -1 and 2-.

Remove the left and right bolt -1- and nut -3- and the lock carrier brace -2-.

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Scheme 70

Remove the nut -arrow- on the right longitudinal member and free up the Ground (GND) wire.

Remove the bolts -1- and nuts -2- and -arrow- and remove the strut tower brace.

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Scheme 71

Remove gasket -3-.

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Scheme 72

Open the clips -1- and remove the plenum chamber cover -2-.

Disconnect the vacuum hose -arrow- to the leak detection pump -V144-.

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Scheme 73

Remove the vacuum connection -2- from the bulkhead by pulling the vacuum hose -1- on the rear side.

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Scheme 74

Free up the fuel line and wire to the EVAP canister at the air guide pipe.

Note. Ignore -3 and 4-.

Remove the air duct -arrows-.

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Scheme 75

Remove the vacuum hose -3- from the connection on the air guide pipe.

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Scheme 76

Remove the air guide pipe by loosening the hose clamp -4- and opening the clips -arrows-.

Free up the fuel hose -1- on the air duct pipe.

Note. Ignore -2-.

Press the release buttons, remove the air filter housing and remove the secondary air hose -arrow-.

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Scheme 77
WARNINGRisk of injury from fuel. To reduce fuel pressure, lay cloths around connecting point before opening fuel system and carefully loosen.
CAUTIONRisk of contamination to the fuel system. Note the rules of cleanliness for working on the fuel injection system. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

Remove the fuel supply line from the high pressure pump -arrow- and lay it aside.

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Scheme 78

Disconnect the vacuum hose -1- and free it up.

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Scheme 79

Remove the coolant hose -2- from the upper coolant pipe by lifting the retaining clamp.

Remove the front secondary air hose -arrow- from its bracket and disconnect it; to do this press the release buttons.

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Scheme 80

Vehicles without the coolant recirculation pump -V50- : Open the clamp and remove the right front coolant hose -arrow- from the front coolant pipe.

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Scheme 81

Remove the coolant hose from the front coolant pipe by lifting the retaining clamp -arrow-.

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Scheme 82

Loosen the clamp -arrow- and remove the coolant hose.

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Scheme 83

Disconnect the coolant hose -2- from the coolant overflow reservoir.

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Scheme 84

Remove the bolts -arrows-, disconnect the connector -1- on the engine coolant level warning switch -F66- and move the coolant reservoir to the side with the coolant hose still connected.

Disconnect the electrical connector -arrow- on the power steering pump, if applicable.

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Scheme 85

Press the hydraulic hose down slightly.

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

Remove the bolts -arrows- and the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor.

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Scheme 86

Seal any open lines and connections with a clean plug from the VAS 6122.

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

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Scheme 87

Remove the nuts -1 and 2- for the electrical wires.

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Scheme 88

Remove the electrical connector -3- from the bracket and disconnect it.

Remove the bolt -4- and the terminal 30 wire junction 2 -TV22- from the tower brace -arrow-.

Remove the foam piece -1-.

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Scheme 89

Note. Ignore -2-.

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 90

Free up the wiring harness -3- to the generator and starter using the 80 - 200.

Open the catch -arrow-, free up the wiring harness and open the wiring duct -1-.

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Scheme 91

Remove the nut -3- and the bolt -2-.

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Scheme 92

Remove the filler neck -1- with the filler tube from the washer fluid reservoir and the opening in the body -arrow-.

Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 4- and remove the E-box cover -3- in the engine compartment.

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Scheme 93

Remove the nut -5- and free up the GND wire.

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

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Scheme 94

Disconnect the electrical connector -2- if applicable.

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Scheme 95

Disconnect the connectors -4- and the wire -3-.

Open the retaining tabs -arrow- and remove fuse holder B -SB- -1-.

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

Release the retainers -A arrows- and remove the wiring bushing -2- upward -arrow B-.

Remove the GND pin -1- and free up the electrical wire.

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

Disconnect the electrical connectors -arrow- at the left and right on the front speed sensors.

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Scheme 96

Disconnect the electrical connector -1- on the left front level control system sensor -G78- and right front level control system sensor -G289- and free up the electrical wiring -arrow-.

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Scheme 97

Free up the electrical connector -2- on the bracket by pulling the retainer back -arrow A- and turning the connector approximately 90° in the direction of -arrow B-.

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Scheme 98

Free up the electrical wiring -3- and brake line -4- on the bracket.

Remove the bolts -1- and secure the brake caliper, with the brake line still connected, inside the wheel housing using wire.

CAUTIONRisk of damaging brake pistons. Do not operate brake pedal with brake caliper removed.

Remove nut -2- and bolt -1-.

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Scheme 99

Remove the upper control arm upward from the wheel bearing housing -arrows-.

Repeat the procedure on the other side of the vehicle.

Remove the left and right stabilizer bar bolt -1-.

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Scheme 100

Remove the left and right nuts -3-.

Note. The bolt -2- will be removed later.

Remove the nut -1- for the power steering hydraulic fluid line bracket.

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Scheme 101
CAUTIONThe suspension components could be damaged. Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly. Do not support the vehicle on the subframe or the subframe crossbrace (for example by a floor jack or similar device).

Remove the bolts -arrows- and the subframe crossbrace.

CAUTIONThe airbag spiral spring could be damaged. Separate universal joint from steering gear only when front wheels are in the straight ahead position. Do not change the position of the steering wheel or the steering gear.

Remove universal joint bolt -arrow-. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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Scheme 102

Press the CV joint off the steering gear and slide it all the way up.

Remove the left front muffler nuts -arrows-.

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Scheme 103

Remove the right front muffler nuts -arrows-.

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Scheme 104
CAUTIONRisk of damaging the flex joints in the front muffler. Do not bend the flex joints more than 10°.

Loosen the clamping sleeves -1 and 2-, slide them back and remove the left and right front mufflers.

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Scheme 105

Remove the bolts -arrows- and the driveshaft heat shield -1-, if applicable.

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Scheme 106

Remove the bolts connecting the driveshaft to the transmission while holding using a T10172 with the T10172/5.

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Scheme 107

Slide the driveshaft toward the rear final drive; the CV joints can move axially.

Secure the driveshaft to the side.

Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the 80 - 200.

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Scheme 108

Press the securing clips -2- off and remove the selector lever cable from the transmission.

Note. Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

Prepare Scissor Lift Platform

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Scheme 109

Equip the VAS 6131 A with the VAS 6131/10, VAS 6131/11 and VAS 6131/13 as follows

Platform CoordinatesParts from Support Set VAS 6131/10, Supplementary Set VAS 6131/11 and VAS 6131/13
B4/13-4/10-4/10-5/13-1
G4/13-4/10-4/10-5/13-1
B6/10-1/10-2/10-5/10-11
G6/10-1/10-2/10-5/10-11
A8+C8/13-6/13-2
F8+H8/13-6/13-2
C14/10-1/10-4/10-5/10-7
F14/10-1/10-4/10-5/11-1

Next secure mounting elements to scissor lift table by hand.

Position the scissor lift table horizontally.

  1. Note bubble level (sight glass) on support platform.

Guide scissor lift table under the engine/transmission subassembly.

WARNINGThe subframe could cause an accident if it is not secured. Do not loosen the subframe bolts -2 and 3-.

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Scheme 110

Remove the left and right subframe bolt -1-.

Attach the mounting elements from the VAS 6131/10 and VAS 6131/13 at the left and right front of the subframe as shown in the illustration.

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Scheme 111

Ensure threaded spindles are completely installed.

Attach the mounting elements from the VAS 6131/10 at the left and right rear on the subframe crossbrace front connecting points as shown in the illustration.

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Scheme 112

Attach mounting elements from the VAS 6131/13 at the lower left and right of the wheel bearing housing as shown in the illustration.

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Scheme 113

Attach the mounting elements from the VAS 6131/10 and VAS 6131/11 at the left and right rear of the tunnel crossmember as shown in the illustration.

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Scheme 114

Rotate the mounting element spindles upward until all the mounting pins come into contact with the mounting points.

Attach mounting element base plates to the VAS 6131 A and tighten to 20 Nm.

Mark the location of the subframe and engine carrier to the longitudinal members using a felt-tip pen.

Remove the left and right subframe bolts -2 and 3- in a diagonal sequence in stages.

Note. Bolt -1- is already removed.

Remove the bolts -arrows- on the tunnel crossmember.

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Scheme 115

Remove the left and right bolts -2-.

Note. The nut -1- and bolt -3- have already been removed.

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

Lower the engine/transmission subassembly using the VAS 6131 A.

Remove scissor lift table with engine/transmission assembly from under vehicle.

ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SEPARATING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Transmission Support VAS 6131/14
  2. Socket T40058
  3. Scissor-Type Assembly Platform VAS 6131 A with Support Set VAS 6131/10 and Supplementary Set, Audi A8 VAS 6131/11 and Supplementary Set, Audi Q7 VAS 6131/13
  4. Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7
  5. Drip Tray VAS 6208
  6. Engine Plug Set VAS 6122

Procedure

  1. Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on the VAS 6131 A.

Remove the electrical connector bolts -arrows- for the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 after catalytic converter -G131- from the bracket, disconnect it and lay it aside.

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Scheme 116

Note. Ignore -2, 3 and 4- and -arrows-.

Remove the nuts -arrows- and the bolt -1- and the left catalytic converter.

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Scheme 117

Remove the electrical connector -1- for the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) after Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) -G130- from the bracket and disconnect it.

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Scheme 118

Remove the electrical connector -2- from the bracket.

Remove the bolts -arrow- and lay aside the bracket with electrical connectors -3 and 4-.

Remove the nuts -arrows- and the bolt -1- and remove the right catalytic converter.

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Scheme 119

Disconnect the electrical connector -2- on the Engine Speed (RPM) sensor -G28- and free up the electrical wiring.

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Scheme 120

Note. Ignore -1-.

CAUTIONThere is a risk of destroying the transmission control module (Mechatronic) with static discharge. Do not touch contacts in transmission connector with hands.

Touch the transmission housing (when not wearing gloves) to discharge the static electricity.

Disconnect the connector on transmission by rotating screw connections counterclockwise -arrow-.

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Scheme 121

Free up the electrical wiring harness on the transmission.

Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 3- and remove the right drive axle heat shield -A-.

Move the heat shields -B- to the side.

Remove the left and right drive axles from the transmission flange shafts.

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

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Scheme 122

Insert the T40058 guide pins as follows

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Scheme 123
  1. The large diameter -arrow 1- faces the engine.
  2. The small diameter -arrow 2- faces the adapter.

To loosen the torque converter bolts, counter hold the crankshaft using the T40058.

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Scheme 124

Note. When mounting, turn the crankshaft only in the direction of engine rotation -arrow-.

Remove the 6 torque converter bolts -arrow- by turning the crankshaft 60° in the direction of engine rotation.

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Scheme 125

Remove the bolt -arrow- for the ATF line bracket.

Note. Ignore -1 and 2-.

Note. Place a cloth underneath to soak up any escaping ATF.

Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the ATF line -1- from the transmission and secure them at the top.

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Scheme 126

Seal any open lines and connections with a clean plug from the VAS 6122.

Equip the VAS 6131 A with the VAS 6131/10, VAS 6131/13 and VAS 6131/14 as follows

Note. The other attachments remain unchanged.

Platform CoordinatesParts from the VAS 6131/10, VAS 6131/13 and VAS 6131/14
F2/13-7
B10/10-1/10-2/10-5/14
G10/10-1/10-2/10-5

Install the VAS 6131/13-7 at the right front of the engine in the threaded hole as shown in the illustration.

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Scheme 127

Install the VAS 6131/13-7 on the scissor lift table and tighten it to 20 Nm.

Remove the starter bolts -1 and 2-.

Press the starter off the transmission and leave it in the installation position.

Remove the remaining bolts -3 through 11- that attach the engine to the transmission.

Note. Ignore -A-.

CAUTIONRisk of leakage on the ATF oil pan. Do not lay the VAS 6131/14 on the ATF oil pan.

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Scheme 128

Attach the mounting elements from the VAS 6131/10 and VAS 6131/14 at the front of the transmission as shown in the illustration.

Rotate the left and right spindles up until the VAS 6131/14 rests firmly against the transmission.

Attach mounting element base plates to the VAS 6131 A and tighten to 20 Nm.

Loosen clamping bolts -1- on sides of VAS 6131 A and pull the rear table plate with transmission toward the rear -arrow-.

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Scheme 129

ENGINE, SECURING TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Engine Sling 2024 A
  2. Engine and Transmission Holder VAS 6095 with Bracket for V6 FSI Engine, Audi A6 VAS 6095/1-5
  3. Shop Crane VAS 6100
  4. Lift Arm Ext./Workshop Hoist VAS 6101
  5. Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7
  6. Engine Bung Set VAS 6122

Procedure

  1. Engine/transmission assembly is removed, engine and transmission are separated. Refer to «ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SEPARATING»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/mechanical/#32l-engine-assembly-engine-codes-calb__engine-and-automatic-transmission-separating) .
  2. Engine secured with the VAS 6131/13-7.

Disconnect electrical connector -arrow- on the steering gear.

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Scheme 130

Note. Place a cloth underneath to soak up any escaping power steering fluid.

Remove the threaded connection -3-.

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Scheme 131

Note. The illustration shows the installation location on a vehicle with dynamic steering. Ignore -1 and 2- and -arrows-.

Seal any open lines and connections with a clean plug from the VAS 6122.

Remove the nut -1- and remove the bracket with the wiring harness from the subframe.

Scheme 132

Scheme 132

Note. The illustration shows the installation position with the engine installed.

Engage 2024 A in engine lifting eyes and in VAS 6100 with VAS 6101 as shown in illustration.

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Scheme 133

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.

WARNINGThere is the risk of an accident. Lifting hooks and alignment pins on lifting tackle must be secured with securing pins -arrows-.

Tension the engine slightly with the shop crane, do not raise.

Remove the left engine mount bolt -3-.

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Scheme 134

Note. The illustration shows the installation position with the engine installed. Ignore -1, 2 and 4-.

Remove the right engine mount bolt -2-.

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Scheme 135

Note. The illustration shows the installation position with the engine installed. Ignore -1, 3 and 4-.

Remove VAS 6131/13-7 from the engine.

Raise the engine from the engine carrier.

Remove the bolts -arrows- and the left engine support.

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Scheme 136

Remove the nut -1- and free up the Ground (GND) wire at the engine support.

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Scheme 137

Remove the bolts -arrows- and the right engine support.

Secure the starter on the engine.

Secure the engine to the VAS 6095 using the VAS 6095/1-5 and tighten to 40 Nm, as shown in the illustration.

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Scheme 138

ENGINE, INSTALLING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Ring Spanner Insert AF 16 V.A.G 1332/14
  2. Transport Lock T40170
  3. Socket T40058
  4. Scissor-Type Assembly Platform VAS 6131 A with Support Set VAS 6131/10 and Supplementary Set, Audi A8 VAS 6131/11 and Supplementary Set, Audi Q7 VAS 6131/13

Tightening Specifications

Note. The tightening specifications apply only to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts. Additional lubricant such as engine or transmission oil may be used, but do not use graphite lubricant. Do not use any parts that have had the lubrication removed. Tightening specification tolerance +/- 15%.

ComponentNm
Bolts and nutsM69
M715
M820
M1040
M1265

Tighten the GND bolt -1- to 9 Nm.

Tighten the nut -arrow- to 9 Nm.

Tighten the bolts -1, 2 and 3- to 23 Nm.

Engine to Automatic Transmission 0B6

ItemBoltNm
1M10 x 50 1)65
2 to 6M12 x 100 2)30 + 90°
7M12 x 125 2)30 + 90°
8, 11M10 x 60 2)15 + 90°
9M10 x 75 2)15 + 90°
10M10 x 95 2)15 + 90°
AAlignment sleeves for centering
1) Bolt class 10.9, the steel bolt may be used again unlimited number of times. 2) The aluminum bolts can be used 2 times ENGINE, INSTALLING .
(1) To prevent damaging the bolts when marking them, do not clamp them in a vise. Insert the bolt using a 14 mm socket with a / 2 drive, which is inserted in to the vise, as illustrated.
(1)To prevent damaging the bolts when marking them, do not clamp them in a vise. Insert the bolt using a 14 mm socket with a / 2 drive, which is inserted in to the vise, as illustrated.

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Scheme 139
  1. The aluminum bolts -2 through 11- may be used two times. Therefore, the bolts must be marked with two notches "X" made by a chisel after they have be used the first time -arrow-.
  2. Bolts marked with an "X" may not be used again.

Procedure

Note. Replace the bolts which are being tightened with an additional turn. Replace self-locking nuts and bolts and seals, gaskets and O-rings. The drive plate in the vehicles with the automatic transmission 0B6 must not have any needle bearings. Check if a needle bearing is inserted before installing. Remove the needle bearing in the drive plate. Refer to NEEDLE BEARING ON DRIVE PLATE . Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory. In order to be able to securely mount the air guide hoses on their connectors, spray the screws on the previously used clamps with a rust remover. When installing, bring all cable ties back to the same positions.

When joining the engine and subframe, hold the ATF lines in their installation position.

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

The following preparations must be made before connecting the engine and transmission

Turn the torque converter so that the hole next to the notch -arrow- is visible in the transmission housing in the lower cut-out, as illustrated.

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Scheme 140

Note. The notch is only in one location on the circumference, so rotate the torque converter as needed.

Insert the T40170 in the transmission housing from below and secure it on the flange shaft -1-.

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Scheme 141

Inspect the aluminum bolts used to connect the engine to the transmission to see if they can be used again and mark them, if necessary ENGINE, INSTALLING .

Check if the alignment sleeves -A- for centering the engine/transmission are in the cylinder block and insert them if they are not.

Position the transmission on the engine and tighten the bolts -1 through 11-.

Remove the T40170.

Install the engine supports and engine mount. Refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT OVERVIEW .

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

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

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Scheme 142

Secure the torque converter to the drive plate as follows

Note. Use the V.A.G 1332/14 to tighten the bolt.

Install the first bolt -arrow- and tighten by hand (2 Nm).

Insert the T40058 guide pins as follows

  1. The large diameter -arrow 1- faces the engine.
  2. The small diameter -arrow 2- faces the adapter.

Rotate the crankshaft with the T40058 180° in direction of engine rotation -arrow-.

With the crankshaft in this position, tighten the bolts -arrow- which are now accessible to the tightening specification. Refer to Removal and Installation or to Removal and Installation .

Turn the crankshaft 60° further and tighten the remaining 5 bolts to the tightening specification. Refer to Removal and Installation or to Removal and Installation .

Install the power steering hydraulic oil lines. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Install the left and right drive axles on the transmission flange shafts. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Install the drive axle heat shield see scheme 100

Install the catalytic converters. Refer to LEFT CATALYTIC CONVERTER , RIGHT CATALYTIC CONVERTER .

Raise the engine/transmission assembly using the VAS 6131 A.

Align the subframe and transmission carrier using the marks made on the longitudinal members during removal.

Tighten the subframe bolts only to the tightening specifications, do not tighten them further (tighten the bolts only after axle alignment). Refer to Specifications .

WARNINGRisk of accident due to loose connections. If the bolts in the subframe are not tightened to final torque, vehicle must not be driven.

Tighten the tunnel crossmember bolts -arrow-. Refer to Removal and Installation or to Removal and Installation .

Install in reverse order of removal paying attention to the following

Install ATF lines. Refer to Description and Operation or to Description and Operation .

Install the universal joint on the steering gear. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Install the driveshaft. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Install selector lever cable. Refer to Description and Operation or to Description and Operation .

Install the front muffler. Refer to FRONT MUFFLER .

Install the subframe crossbrace, upper control arm and stabilizer bar and tighten the suspension strut on the control arm. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Install the brake caliper. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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

Electrical connectors and wiring routing. Refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM.

Install the wires, terminal 30 wire junction 2 -TV22- and the engine compartment E-box cover. see scheme 98, see scheme 99 and Removal and Installation.

Install the tower brace. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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

Install the refrigerant lines. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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

CAUTIONThere is a risk of destroying the control modules with excess voltage. Do not use a charger as a starting aid.

Install the fuel supply hose and air filter housing. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Install the lock carrier braces. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fill engine oil and check oil level. Refer to the Maintenance Procedures.

Before starting engine for the first time, check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir. Refer to General Information .

Note. Do not run the power steering pump when it is dry.

Connect the coolant hose to the coupling. (Scheme 143)

Scheme 143

Scheme 143

Fill the engine with coolant COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING => 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.

Fill the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Description and Operation .

Install the front wheels and perform an alignment. Refer to Description and Operation .

WARNINGRisk of accident due to loose connections. Tighten the subframe bolts to the specification after performing the axle alignment.

Check the ATF level. Refer to General Information or to General Information .

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

LEFT ENGINE MOUNT

Note. To avoid repeat repairs, do the following if the engine mount is faulty: Replace the faulty engine mount and its retaining plate. Likewise replace the engine mount on the opposite side, check the retaining plate and replace it if necessary.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A
  2. Spindle 10 - 222 A /11
  3. Oil Collecting and Extracting Device V.A.G 1782
  4. Engine Support Supplement Set T40093

Removing

Place the V.A.G 1782 under the engine.

Remove the bolts -arrows- and lay aside the oil cooler with the coolant hoses -1 and 2- connected.

Scheme 144

Scheme 144

Vehicles with an after-run coolant pump: Remove the after-run coolant pump -V51-. Refer to After-Run Coolant Pump -V51 and ENGINE OIL COOLER .

Remove Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Scheme 145

Scheme 145

Remove the rear engine cover -top arrows-.

Position the 10 - 222 A on the left and right suspension strut tower with the T40091/3 as shown in the illustration.

Scheme 146

Scheme 146

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

Install additional 10 - 222 A components as shown in the illustration. Position the supports T40093/3 on the notches on the longitudinal members.

Scheme 147

Scheme 147

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

Lightly pretension engine with spindles.

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

Remove the left subframe bolt -2-.

Note. The left subframe bolts -1 and 3- and all the right subframe bolts remain installed.

Remove the left engine mount bolts -1, 3 and 4-.

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

Remove the left engine mount.

Installing

  1. Tightening specifications, refer to «SUBFRAME MOUNT OVERVIEW»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/mechanical/#32l-engine-assembly-engine-codes-calb) and (Scheme 53).

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following

Note. Replace the bolts which are being tightened with an additional turn.

Tighten the subframe. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Install the oil cooler. Refer to ENGINE OIL COOLER .

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

Install the after-run coolant pump. Refer to After-Run Coolant Pump -V51 .

RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT

Note. To avoid repeat repairs, do the following if the engine mount is faulty: Replace the faulty engine mount and its retaining plate. Likewise replace the engine mount on the opposite side, check the retaining plate and replace it if necessary.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A
  2. Spindle 10 - 222 A /11

Removing

Remove the rear engine cover -top arrows-.

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

Scheme 148

Scheme 148

Engage the 10 - 222 A /11 on the right engine lifting eye and tension it slightly.

Remove the right front wheel.

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

Remove the noise insulation -1 and 2-. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Remove the nut -1- and remove the bracket with the wiring harness from the subframe.

Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 4- and move the right engine mount retaining plate -3- to the side.

Remove the bolt -arrow- on the ATF line bracket.

Raise the engine by dimension -a- using the 10 - 222 A /11.

Scheme 149

Scheme 149
  1. Dimension -a- = approximately 20 mm.

Remove the right engine mount.

Installing

  1. For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «SUBFRAME MOUNT OVERVIEW»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/mechanical/#32l-engine-assembly-engine-codes-calb) .

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following

Install the ATF lines. Refer to Removal and Installation or to Removal and Installation .

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

Mount the front wheel. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Scheme 150

Scheme 150: SPECIAL TOOLS

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Oil collecting and Extracting Device V.A.G 1782
  2. Hose Clip Pliers V.A.G 1921
  3. Step Ladder VAS 5085
  4. Scissor-Type Assembly Platform VAS 6131 A with Support Set VAS 6131/10 and Supplementary Set, Audi A8 VAS 6131/11 and Supplementary Set, Audi Q7 VAS 6131/13
  5. Drip Tray VAS 6208

Scheme 151

Scheme 151

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Engine Sling 2024 A
  2. Engine and Transmission Holder VAS 6095 with Bracket for V6 FSI Engine, Audi A6 VAS 6095/1-5
  3. Shop Crane VAS 6100
  4. Lift Arm Ext./Workshop Hoist VAS 6101

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 152

Scheme 152

Scheme 153

Scheme 153

Scheme 154

Scheme 154

Scheme 155

Scheme 155

Scheme 156

Scheme 156

Scheme 157

Scheme 157

Scheme 158

Scheme 158

Scheme 159

Scheme 159
  1. Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A
  2. Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror 80 - 200
  3. Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 T10172 with Adapter T10172/5
  4. Socket T40058
  5. Engine Support Supplement Set T40093
  6. Transport Lock T40170
  7. Ring Spanner Insert AF 16 V.A.G 1332/14
  8. Engine Bung Set VAS 6122
  9. Not illustrated
  10. Spindle 10 - 222 A /11
  11. Transmission Support VAS 6131/14
  12. Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7

See also:
General Information
Removal and Installation
Removal and Installation
Description and Operation
Removal and Installation
CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS
Removal and Installation
NEEDLE BEARING ON DRIVE PLATE
Removal and Installation
Removal and Installation
LEFT CATALYTIC CONVERTER
RIGHT CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Removal and Installation
FRONT MUFFLER
Removal and Installation
Removal and Installation
Removal and Installation
Removal and Installation
Removal and Installation
COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING => Filling
Description and Operation
After-Run Coolant Pump -V51
Removal and Installation
LEFT ENGINE MOUNT
RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT
ENGINE, INSTALLING
ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SEPARATING
SUBFRAME MOUNT OVERVIEW