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ENGINE CARRIER Audi Q7 4L facelift

3.0L - Engine Assembly - Engine Code(s): Cata 12 illustrations ~501 words

ENGINE CARRIER

Removing

Remove the left and right engine bracket. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT .

Remove the 2 bolts and then remove the steering gear heat shield -A-.

CAUTIONRisk of distorting airbag spiral spring. Separate universal joint from steering gear only when front wheels are in straight ahead position. Secure steering wheel with adhesive tape to prevent position of steering wheel and steering gear from changing.

Remove the universal joint bolt -B-. Refer to Description and Operation .

Remove universal joint from steering gear.

Remove the nut -1- on the right longitudinal member and disconnect the ground (GND) wire form the threaded pin.

Remove the left and right coupling rod nuts -arrow- on the stabilizer bar.

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Vehicles Built through 05.10

Remove the bolt -arrow- and move the fuel cooler pump -V166- to the side.

Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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Lift the clips -1-, loosen the hose clamps -3- and -4- and remove the air duct hoses.

Remove the air duct pipe.

Note. Ignore -2-.

Vehicles Built from 06.10

Remove the cover -2-.

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Scheme 427

Remove the bolt -3- and the balance weight -1-.

All Vehicles

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

WARNINGThe subframe could cause an accident if it is not secured. The subframe bolts -2- and the transmission carrier bolts -1- must never be loosened.

Remove the bolts -3- and -4- then lower the subframe with the front engine carrier.

Remove engine carrier forward.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

  1. Tightening specifications, refer to «SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-491745-S03135827522012073100000), see scheme 175.

Note. The hose connections as well as the air guide pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing. Secure all hose connections with hose clamps appropriate for the model

Install the engine carrier.

Install the air guide pipe. Refer to AIR DUCT PIPES AND AIR DUCT HOSES OVERVIEW, VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 05.10 .

Install subframe. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Tighten the fuel cooler pump -V166- to the longitudinal member. (Scheme 418)

Install universal joint on steering gear. Refer to Description and Operation .

Install engine bracket. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT .

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Scheme 428: SPECIAL TOOLS

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Lifting Tackle 3033
  2. Engine and Transmission Holder VAS 6095 with Bracket for V6 TDI Engine, Audi A8 VAS 6095/1-4
  3. Shop Crane VAS 6100
  4. Lift Arm Ext./Workshop Hoist VAS 6101

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A
  2. Bracket with Spindle and Hook 10 - 222 A /10
  3. Adapter 10 - 222 A /19
  4. Engine Sling 2024 A and Bracket 2024 A/1
  5. Bracket T10014
  6. Engine Support Basic Set T40091

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Scheme 430

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror 80 - 200
  2. Used Oil Collecting and Extracting Device V.A.G 1782
  3. Step Ladder VAS 5085
  4. Engine Bung Set VAS 6122
  5. Scissor-Type Assembly Platform VAS 6131 A with Support Set VAS 6131/10 as well as Supplementary Set VAS 6131/11, VAS 6131/13 and qty. 3 VAS 6131/10-2
  6. Drip Tray VAS 6208

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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  1. Hose Clamps Up to 25 mm Dia. 3094
  2. Hose Clip Pliers VAS 6362
  3. Ball Joint Puller T10187
  4. Bracket 30 - 211 A
  5. Socket T40058
  6. Engine Support Supplement Set T40093
  7. Not illustrated
  8. Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7