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2.5l - Engine Assembly - Engine Code(s): Cepb (coupe) Audi TT RS 8J

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Scheme 177: SUBFRAME OVERVIEW
  1. Bolt Replace 40 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
  2. Bolt Replace 40 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
  3. Bolt Replace 40 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
  4. Bracket For the EVAP canister
  5. Bolt Tightening specification «COOLANT PIPES OVERVIEW => List Item:Bolt»(/audi/tt-rs/8j-2009-2014/remont/cooling-fan/#25l-cooling-system-engine-codes-cepb-coupe)
  6. Nut 8 Nm
  7. Engine Mount Adjustment, checking, refer to «SUBFRAME MOUNT, CHECKING ADJUSTMENT»(/audi/tt-rs/8j-2009-2014/remont/mechanical/#25l-engine-assembly-engine-codes-cepb-coupe__subframe-mount-checking-adjustment) Adjusting, refer to «SUBFRAME MOUNT, ADJUSTING»(/audi/tt-rs/8j-2009-2014/remont/mechanical/#25l-engine-assembly-engine-codes-cepb-coupe__subframe-mount-adjusting) Removing and installing, refer to «ENGINE MOUNT»(/audi/tt-rs/8j-2009-2014/remont/mechanical/#25l-engine-assembly-engine-codes-cepb-coupe__engine-mount)
  8. Bracket
  9. Bolt Replace 20 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
  10. Bolt Replace 20 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
  11. Bolt Replace 40 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
  12. Pendulum Support Removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/tt-rs/8j-2009-2014/remont/manual-trans/#controls-housing-manual-transmission-0a6-awd-coupe) or to «Removal and Installation»(ref-505585-S14685324552012100100000)
  13. Bolt Tightening specification, refer to «Description and Operation»(/audi/tt-rs/8j-2009-2014/remont/manual-trans/#controls-housing-manual-transmission-0a6-awd-coupe) or to «Description and Operation»(ref-505585-S16619293972012100100000)
  14. Bolt Tightening specification, refer to «Description and Operation»(/audi/tt-rs/8j-2009-2014/remont/manual-trans/#controls-housing-manual-transmission-0a6-awd-coupe) or to «Description and Operation»(ref-505585-S16619293972012100100000)
  15. Bolt Tightening specification, refer to «Description and Operation»(/audi/tt-rs/8j-2009-2014/remont/manual-trans/#controls-housing-manual-transmission-0a6-awd-coupe) or to «Description and Operation»(ref-505585-S16619293972012100100000)
  16. Bolt Tightening specification, refer to «Description and Operation»(/audi/tt-rs/8j-2009-2014/remont/manual-trans/#controls-housing-manual-transmission-0a6-awd-coupe) or to «Description and Operation»(ref-505585-S16619293972012100100000)
  17. Bolt Tightening specification, refer to «Description and Operation»(/audi/tt-rs/8j-2009-2014/remont/manual-trans/#controls-housing-manual-transmission-0a6-awd-coupe) or to «Description and Operation»(ref-505585-S16619293972012100100000)
  18. Transmission Mount Adjustment, checking, refer to «SUBFRAME MOUNT, CHECKING ADJUSTMENT»(/audi/tt-rs/8j-2009-2014/remont/mechanical/#25l-engine-assembly-engine-codes-cepb-coupe__subframe-mount-checking-adjustment) Adjusting, refer to «SUBFRAME MOUNT, ADJUSTING»(/audi/tt-rs/8j-2009-2014/remont/mechanical/#25l-engine-assembly-engine-codes-cepb-coupe__subframe-mount-adjusting) Removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/tt-rs/8j-2009-2014/remont/manual-trans/#controls-housing-manual-transmission-0a6-awd-coupe) or to «Removal and Installation»(ref-505585-S14685324552012100100000)

SUBFRAME MOUNT, ADJUSTING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A
  2. Special Hook 10 - 222 A /20
  3. Gauge T40226
  4. Spindle 10 - 222 A /11

Procedure

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Loosen the bolts -1, 2 and 3- for the pendulum support (about 1 turn), do not remove.

Remove the engine cover -1- upward -arrows-.

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Scheme 179

Remove the air filter housing, refer to Removal and Installation .

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Scheme 180

Attach the 10 - 222 A to the upper edge of the web plate as shown in the illustration.

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Scheme 181
  1. One 10 - 222 A /11 is in front, another is behind.
WARNINGThere is the risk of an accident. Lifting hooks and alignment pin on lifting tackle must be secured with securing pin -arrow-.

Attach the front 10 - 222 A /11 and 10 - 222 A /20 to the front left engine lifting eye.

Attach the rear 10 - 222 A /11 to the left engine lifting eye.

Lightly tension spindle.

  1. The engine must hang in the installed position and the subframe mount must not be loaded.

Vehicles with a Manual Transmission

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Scheme 182

Open wiring router bracket -arrows-.

Cut the cable ties and push the cables aside.

Remove the wiring guide.

Remove the bolts -arrows- for the transmission mount.

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Scheme 183

Replace all 3 bolts one after another and install them until they are in position.

Attach and tighten the T40226 to the bolt head for the left transmission mount.

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Scheme 184

Lock the bridge for the T40226 on the casting edge -arrow- for the transmission as shown in the illustration.

Bring the engine/transmission sub-assembly free of tension into the installed position and shake the engine to align it.

  1. The gap between the socket wrench and the transmission mount must be the same distance in the front and rear.
  2. Dimension -x- rear = dimension -x- front (parallel) or
  3. Dimension -x- rear = dimension -x- front = "0" (without gap).

Check the installed position on the engine mount

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Scheme 185
  1. There must be a distance -a- = at least 9 mm from the support arm to the engine mount.

Note. The dimension -a- can be checked for example using a 9 mm diameter drill bit.

If necessary, move the engine/transmission sub-assembly to the side.

Tighten the bolts -arrows- for the transmission mount of the previously installed T40226. Refer to Description and Operation or to Description and Operation .

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Scheme 186

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following

Tighten bolts -1, 2 and 3- for the pendulum support. Refer to Description and Operation or to Description and Operation .

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

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentsFastener SizeNm
Bracket For the EVAP Canister 1
Bolt 240 + 90°
Nut8
Bracket for Engine Mount 220 + 90°
Engine Mount 240 + 90°
Bolts/nuts
M610
M715
M822
M1040
M1265
1 For bolt tightening clarification, refer to SUBFRAME OVERVIEW and see items -3 and 5- 2 Replace

Manual Transmission on the Engine

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Scheme 187
ItemBoltNm
1M12x6580
2Starter, securing. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] Removal and Installation
3M10x6540
4M10x7540
5 1)M12x9580
A, BAlignment sleeves for centering
1) Install in transmission from engine side.

SUBFRAME MOUNT, CHECKING ADJUSTMENT

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Gauge T40226

Procedure

Remove the engine cover -1- upward -arrows-.

Remove the air filter housing, refer to Removal and Installation .

Open wiring router bracket -arrows-.

Cut the cable ties and push the cables aside.

Remove the wiring guide.

Attach and tighten the T40226 to the bolt head for the left transmission mount.

Lock the bridge for the T40226 on the casting edge -arrow- for the transmission as shown in the illustration.

  1. The gap between the socket wrench and the transmission mount must be the same distance in the front and rear.
  2. Dimension -x- rear = dimension -x- front (parallel) or
  3. Dimension -x- rear = dimension -x- front = "0" (without gap).

Check the installed position on the engine mount

  1. There must be a distance -a- = at least 9 mm from the support arm to the engine mount.

Note. The dimension -a- can be checked for example using a 9 mm diameter drill bit.

If it is measured to be a smaller distance, adjust the subframe mount, refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT, ADJUSTING .

ENGINE, REMOVING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror 80 - 200
  2. Hose Clamps Up to 25 mm Dia. 3094
  3. Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A
  4. Step Ladder VAS 5085
  5. Engine Bung Set VAS 6122
  6. Drip Tray for VAS 6100 VAS 6208
  7. Hose Clip Pliers VAS 6362
  8. Engine Holder Bracket T03000

Procedure

Note. The engine is removed downward together with the transmission. During installation, cable ties must be installed at the same location. Wire routing and mounting in the engine compartment. Refer to LINES, ROUTING AND SECURING .

WARNINGThere 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 .

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Scheme 188
CAUTIONRisk of destroying electronic components when disconnecting the battery. Observe measures for disconnecting battery.

With the ignition switched off, disconnect the battery Ground (GND) -arrow-. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] Removal and Installation .

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Scheme 189
WARNINGRisk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant. The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm. Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

Open the coolant reservoir cap.

Remove the engine cover -1- upward -arrows-.

Remove the bolts -arrows- and air guide.

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Scheme 190

Disconnect the connector -3-.

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Scheme 191

Remove the bolts -1-, then remove the charge air pressure sensor -G31- / Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor 2 -G299-.

Loosen the hose clamp -2-.

Remove the front wheels. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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Scheme 192

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

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

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Scheme 193

Remove the noise insulation frame -arrow- and the rear noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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

Pivot the tensioner clockwise -arrow- to release the tension on the ribbed belt.

Remove the A/C compressor ribbed belt, release the tensioner.

Note. Collect escaping coolant in a clean container for disposal or reuse.

Place the VAS 6208 under the separating point.

Open the clamp, drain the coolant and then remove the lower coolant hose -arrow- from the radiator.

Remove the air intake grille -1- from the bumper cover -arrow- and remove.

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Scheme 196

Remove the bolt -arrows- and air guide.

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Scheme 197

Note. Ignore -2-.

Remove the bolt -1-.

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Remove the air guide pipe; to do this, loosen the hose clamp -2-.

Place the VAS 6208 under the separating point.

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Scheme 199

Remove coolant hoses -1 and 2- in order to loosen the hose clamp, then drain the coolant.

Note. Ignore -3-.

Disconnect the radiator fan connector -2-.

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Scheme 200

Remove the bolts -3-.

WARNINGRisk of injury from fuel. To reduce fuel pressure, lay cloths around connecting point before opening fuel system and carefully loosen.
CAUTIONDanger of defects caused by dirt. Follow the guidelines for cleanliness when working on the fuel supply system. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

Remove the fuel supply line mount, then remove the heat shield boot -2- from the fuel supply line at the separating point.

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Scheme 201

Disconnect the fuel supply line in order to pull the release ring.

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

Remove the hose -1- from the EVAP canister.

Release the EVAP canister -B arrow-, remove it upward -A arrow- and lay it aside.

Remove the bolts -arrows- and the EVAP canister bracket.

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Scheme 202

Note. Ignore -1-.

Loosen the clamp -3- and remove the coolant hose.

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Scheme 203

Hold the coolant hose downward and drain the coolant.

Note. Ignore -1 and 2-.

Disconnect the connector -1- for the engine coolant level warning switch -F66-.

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Scheme 204

Remove the bolts -arrows- and set the coolant reservoir and the right coolant pipe to the side.

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Scheme 205
CAUTIONRisk of destroying due to reversed running direction on a used ribbed belt. Before removing generator ribbed belt and coolant pump, mark running direction with chalk or felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.

Pivot the tensioner clockwise -arrow- to release the tension on the ribbed belt.

Remove the generator ribbed belt and coolant pump and then release the tensioner.

Remove the bolts -1- and remove the idler roller.

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Scheme 206

Remove the bolt -arrow- and release the tensioner.

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Scheme 207

Remove the bolt -arrow- on the retaining clamp.

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Scheme 208

Disconnect the connector -3- from the generator.

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Scheme 209

Remove the cap -2- and remove the nut -1- for the terminal 30/B+.

Remove the nut -4- and remove the wire clamp.

Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the generator upward.

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Scheme 210

Note. If the generator is connected to the mount, position the 1 / 2 14 mm socket -1- in the bushing. Turn the bolt M8x45 -2- in the bushing and pull the bushing from out of the generator by turning the bolt.

Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the idler roller.

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Scheme 211

Loosen the clamp -2- and remove the coolant hose.

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Scheme 212

Note. Ignore -1-.

Free up the coolant line -1- -arrows- and lay them toward the rear.

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Scheme 213

Remove the bolts -1- and remove the fan shroud upward.

Loosen the clamps -2 and 3- and remove the air guide hoses.

Free up the wiring harness -1- from the air filter housing bracket.

Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the air filter housing.

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

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Scheme 214

Open the clamps -1 and 2- and remove the coolant hoses.

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Scheme 215

Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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Scheme 216

Remove the air guide pipe; to do this, loosen the hose clamp -1-.

Note. Ignore -2-.

Remove and disconnect the connector -1- for the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G39-.

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Scheme 217

Free up the heated oxygen sensor wire.

Note. Ignore -2 and 3-.

Disconnect the connector -1-.

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Scheme 218

Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the exhaust gas temperature sensor 1 -G235- on the cylinder head.

Remove the vacuum hose -1- from the non-return valve -arrow-.

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Scheme 219

Remove the check valve from the brake booster.

Disconnect the connector -1- for the engine wiring harness -arrow-. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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Scheme 220

Release engine wiring harness feed through -1- and remove upward -arrow-.

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Scheme 221

Remove E-box cover by slide both latches in direction of -arrow-.

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Scheme 222

Remove the nut -arrow- and then remove and free up the terminal 30 wire from the engine compartment E-box.

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Scheme 223

Open wiring router bracket -arrows-.

Remove electrical harness connectors -2 and 3- from bracket and disconnect.

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Scheme 224

Unclip electrical connector -1- from bracket and disconnect.

Open wiring router bracket below.

Unclip engine wiring harness to engine control module from wiring router.

Remove the engine wiring harness from the engine.

Secure engine control module against falling down.

Note. To unclip spiral clip, use 80 - 200.

Vehicles with a Manual Transmission

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Scheme 225

Disconnect the starter connector -2-.

Fold back the protective boot -1- and remove the B+ wire from the starter solenoid.

Remove the Ground (GND) wire bolt -4-.

Disconnect electrical connector -3- for the back-up lamp switch -F4-.

Pull the safety mechanism all the way to the front -arrow 1- and then lock it to the left -arrow 2-.

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Scheme 226

Push the shift relay lever forward -arrow 3- and remove the selector cable from the retainer.

Remove the lock washer -1- for the shift cable from the transmission selector lever -2- and remove the shift cable from the pin -arrow-.

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Scheme 227

Remove the bolts -arrows-, then remove the cable bracket from the transmission and tie it up to the left.

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Scheme 228

If the plastic hose between the clutch master cylinder and the clutch slave cylinder is installed, unclamp the supply hose for the clutch master cylinder with 3094.

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Scheme 229

If the hose/line assembly between the clutch master cylinder and clutch slave cylinder is installed, remove hose -A- with the 3094.

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Scheme 230

Note. Ignore -arrow-. Make sure no brake fluid gets onto the starter or on the transmission. If this happens, clean it off thoroughly.

Pull the clamp -arrow- all the way until it stops.

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Scheme 231

Remove the plastic hose or the hose/line assembly -A- from the bleeder/clutch slave cylinder.

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

Note. Ignore -B-.

CAUTIONRisk of contamination from escaping brake fluid. If the line is disconnected from the clutch slave cylinder breather, do not press clutch pedal.

Remove the bolts -arrows- for the transmission (about 2 turns).

Loosen the bolt -3- and slide the clamp onto the primary catalytic converter.

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Scheme 232

Remove the bolt -2- and tie up the primary catalytic converter toward the rear.

Note. Ignore -1-.

Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

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Scheme 233

Remove the air guide pipe, to do so, loosen the hose clamps -arrows-.

Disconnect the connector -1- on the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor regulator valve -N280-.

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Scheme 234
CAUTIONRisk of damaging refrigerant lines and hoses. Do not stretch, kink or bend refrigerant lines and hoses.

Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Remove the A/C compressor from the accessory assembly bracket and tie it up on the right side.

Remove the nuts -1- and remove the right drive axle heat shield.

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Scheme 235

Remove the left and right drive axles. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Remove bolts -1, 2 and 3- and remove pendulum support.

Disconnect the connector -1- from the oil level thermal sensor -G266-.

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Scheme 236

Unclip the mount -2- for the wire from the subframe.

Remove the nuts -1- and -2-.

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Scheme 237

Loosen the clamping sleeve -1 and 2- and slide it toward the front.

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Scheme 238

Remove the left and right catalytic converter.

Mark position of flexible disc to bevel box flange for reinstallation.

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Scheme 239

Remove the bolts -arrows- for the flexible disc for the driveshaft from the bevel box, to do this, shift gear on the transmission.

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Scheme 240
CAUTIONThe shaft seal -arrow- in the driveshaft flange could be damaged. Push the driveshaft horizontally toward the rear and as far as possible.

Note. If the seal is damaged, driveshaft must be replaced.

Remove the pin T03000/1 from the T03000 holding fixture.

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Scheme 241

Install the T03000 with fastener bolts -3- on the cylinder block and install the bolts -1 and 2- by hand until its in position.

Install the bolts T03000/1 on the cylinder block and tighten it to 20 Nm.

Tight the bolts -1 and 2- to 25 Nm.

Place V.A.G 1383 A on T03000 engine bracket and raise engine/transmission subassembly slightly.

Note. To remove subframe mounting bolts, use VAS 5085.

Remove bolts -1- and -arrows- for the engine mount.

Note. The bolts behind the cylinder block are accessed from the wheel housing side.

Remove the bolts -arrows- for the transmission mount.

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 lower and guide the engine/transmission subassembly out of the engine compartment. Make certain that there is enough clearance for the A/C compressor.

Move the engine/transmission subassembly forward and lower it a little more.

ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION, SEPARATING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Engine Sling 2024 A
  2. Shop Crane -Load Cap=700-1200kg VAS 6100
  3. Engine Holder Bracket T03000

Procedure

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Scheme 242
  1. Engine/transmission assembly removed and mounted on the T03000.

Remove bolts -1, 2 and 3- and remove the mount for the bevel box.

Disconnect vacuum hose -2-.

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Scheme 243

Free up the vacuum hose -1-, -arrow- and remove it from the brake booster vacuum pump.

Remove the bolts and nuts -arrows-.

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Scheme 244

Remove the left coolant pipe, in order to loosen the hose clamps -1 and 2-.

Remove nuts -2- and remove cable holder -1- from the starter.

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Scheme 245

Remove bolts -arrows- for the starter.

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Scheme 246

Remove the starter -1- downward.

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

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Scheme 247

Note. To be aligned to the center of gravity of the transmission, the hole rails of the lifting hook must be inserted as shown in the illustration.

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

Remove the bolts -1, 3, 4 and 5- connecting the transmission to the engine.

Remove transmission from engine.

Note. Ignore -2, A, B-.

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
  3. Shop Crane -Load Cap=700-1200kg VAS 6100
  4. Engine Holder Bracket T03000
  5. Engine Lateral Bracket T03001

Procedure

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Scheme 248
  1. Transmission separated from engine.

Tighten the T03001 on the cylinder block

  1. 40 Nm
  2. 25 Nm
  3. 40 Nm

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

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Scheme 249

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.

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

Raise the engine from the T03000 using the VAS 6100.

Attach the engine and engine bracket with T03001 to the VAS 6095.

ENGINE, INSTALLING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Engine/Trans. Support T10012
  2. Engine Holder Bracket T03000

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 ungreased parts. Tightening specification tolerance +/- 15%.

ComponentNm
Bolts/nutsM610
M715
M822
M1040
M1265

Manual Transmission on the Engine

ItemBoltNm
1M12x6580
2Starter, securing. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] Removal and Installation
3M10x6540
4M10x7540
5 1)M12x9580
A, BAlignment sleeves for centering
1) Install in transmission from engine side.

Procedure

  1. The engine/transmission subassembly is attached to the T10012.

Note. Replace bolts that are tightened to the specification. Replace self-locking nuts and bolts and seals, gaskets and O-rings. 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 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. Wire routing and mounting in the engine compartment. Refer to LINES, ROUTING AND SECURING . When installing, bring all cable ties back to same positions.

Vehicles with a Manual Transmission

If the alignment sleeves -A and B- for centering the engine and transmission are missing inside the cylinder block, then install the sleeves.

If clutch release bearing is worn, replace it. Refer to Removal and Installation or to Removal and Installation .

Lightly lubricate transmission input shaft splines with clutch disc connection lubricating grease.

Check clutch drive plate centering.

Tighten the transmission to the engine.

Tighten the retainer for the bevel box. Refer to Removal and Installation or to Removal and Installation .

Install the left coolant pipe. Refer to LEFT COOLANT PIPE .

Guide the engine/transmission subassembly into the body.

Install the engine mount. Refer to SUBFRAME OVERVIEW .

Install the bolts -arrows- for the transmission mount by hand until its in position.

Remove the T03000 from the engine.

Install the pendulum support. Refer to Removal and Installation or to Removal and Installation .

CAUTIONThe shaft seal -arrow- in the driveshaft flange could be damaged. Push the driveshaft horizontally toward the rear and as far as possible.

Note. If seal is damaged, driveshaft must be replaced.

Push the engine/transmission sub-assembly for the plenum chamber bulkhead and carefully guide the bevel box pins into the driveshaft flange.

Tighten the driveshaft and flexible disc to the bevel box. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Install in reverse order of removal paying attention to the following

Install the catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTERS .

Install primary catalytic converter. Refer to PRIMARY CATALYTIC CONVERTER .

Install the transverse link and the driveshaft. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Install the driveshaft heat shield. Refer to Removal and Installation or to Removal and Installation .

Selector mechanism, installing and adjusting. Refer to Removal and Installation or to Removal and Installation .

CAUTIONRisk of contamination from escaping brake fluid. If hose/line assembly is not yet connected to clutch slave cylinder breather, do not press clutch cylinder.

Connect hose/line assembly to clutch slave cylinder breather and bleed the clutch system. Refer to General Information or to General Information .

Install the right coolant pipe. Refer to COOLANT PIPES OVERVIEW .

Install the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR .

Install the air guide pipes. Refer to CHARGE AIR COOLER OVERVIEW .

Install the idler roller and ribbed belt tensioning damper. Refer to RIBBED BELT DRIVE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY BRACKET OVERVIEW .

Install the generator. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] Removal and Installation .

Install the generator ribbed belt and the coolant pump. Refer to GENERATOR RIBBED BELT AND COOLANT PUMP .

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

Install the A/C compressor ribbed belt. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR RIBBED BELT .

Install the starter. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] Removal and Installation .

Install the noise insulation frame. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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

Install the front wheels. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Adjust the subframe mount. Refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT, ADJUSTING .

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

Install the charge air pressure sensor -G31- / Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor 2 -G299-. Refer to TURBOCHARGER OVERVIEW .

Electrical connectors and wiring routing.

Be sure to follow the procedure for connecting the battery and afterwards. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] Removal and Installation .

Check the oil level.

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

Fill the engine with coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING => Filling .

Note. Only reuse drained coolant if cylinder head or engine block was not replaced.

ENGINE MOUNT

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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

Removing

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Scheme 250

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

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

Remove the bolt for the front right upper side of the wheel housing.

Release the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister -arrow B-, remove upward -arrow A- and lay it to the side along with the connected hose -1-.

Note. Ignore -2-.

Remove the bolts -arrows- and the EVAP canister bracket.

Note. Ignore -1-.

Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Disconnect the connector -1- for the Engine Coolant Level (ECL) warning switch -F66-, and lay the coolant reservoir and right coolant pipe aside.

Attach the 10 - 222 A to the upper edge of the web plate as shown in the illustration.

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Scheme 251
  1. The 10 - 222 A /11 is positioned forward.

Attach the spindle carabiner hook to the right engine lifting eye.

Lightly tension spindle.

Remove bolts -1- and -arrows- for the engine mount.

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Scheme 252

Note. The bolts behind the cylinder block are accessed from the wheel housing side.

Installing

  1. For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «SUBFRAME OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt-rs/8j-2009-2014/remont/mechanical/#25l-engine-assembly-engine-codes-cepb-coupe) .

Subframe mount adjustment, checking. Refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT, CHECKING ADJUSTMENT .

Install in reverse order of removal paying attention to the following

Install the front underside of wheel housing liner. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Install the front wheel. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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Scheme 253: SPECIAL TOOLS

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror 80 - 200
  2. Hose Clamps Up to 25 mm Dia. 3094
  3. Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A
  4. Step Ladder VAS 5085
  5. Engine Bung Set VAS 6122
  6. Drip Tray for VAS 6100 VAS 6208

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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  1. Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A
  2. Special Hook 10 - 222 A /20
  3. Gauge T40226
  4. Hose Clip Pliers VAS 6362
  5. Engine Holder Bracket T03000
  6. Engine Lateral Bracket T03001
  7. Engine Sling 2024 A
  8. Shop Crane -Load Cap=700-1200kg VAS 6100
  9. Engine and Transmission Holder VAS 6095
  10. Not illustrated
  11. Spindle 10 - 222 A /11
  12. Engine/Trans. Support T10012

See also:
COOLANT PIPES OVERVIEW => List Item:Bolt
Removal and Installation
Removal and Installation
[For transmission(s) 02E] Removal and Installation
LINES, ROUTING AND SECURING
Removal and Installation
Removal and Installation
Removal and Installation
CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS
Removal and Installation
Removal and Installation
LEFT COOLANT PIPE
Removal and Installation
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
PRIMARY CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Removal and Installation
RADIATOR
CHARGE AIR COOLER OVERVIEW
RIBBED BELT DRIVE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY BRACKET OVERVIEW
GENERATOR RIBBED BELT AND COOLANT PUMP
Removal and Installation
A/C COMPRESSOR RIBBED BELT
TURBOCHARGER OVERVIEW
COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING => Filling
SUBFRAME MOUNT, CHECKING ADJUSTMENT
SUBFRAME MOUNT, ADJUSTING
ENGINE MOUNT
SUBFRAME OVERVIEW