Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing engine mounting (left-side)   Note t  To avoid repeat repairs, proceed as follows if an engine mounting is defective: t  Renew engine mounting and corresponding bracket. t  Also renew engine mounting on opposite side; check corresponding bracket and renew if necessary. Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Support bracket -10 - 222 A- Removing   Note Fit all cable ties in the original positions when installing.

–  Remove air conditioner compressor → Rep. gr.87. –  Remove front left wheel. –  Remove front left wheel housing liner → Rep. gr.66.

–  Set up support bracket -10 - 222 A- with adapters -10 - 222 A /3- on suspension turrets (left and right) as illustrated. –  Attach spindles -10 - 222 A /11- to engine lifting eyes. –  Partly take up weight of engine with spindles.

WARNING Accident risk if subframe mountings are detached. Subframe bolts -1- and -3- must not be loosened. –  Remove bolt -2- for subframe (left-side).

–  Release and unplug electrical connector -3- on left electrohydraulic engine mounting solenoid valve -N144-. –  Remove bolts -1, 4, 5- for engine mounting (left-side). –  Move retaining plate -2- for engine mounting (left-side) clear to the side.

–  Using spindle -10 - 222 A /11--item 1-, raise engine through distance -a- on left side. l  Distance -a- = 25 mm. –  Detach engine mounting (left-side). Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: l  Tightening torques → Chapter „Assembly mountings - exploded view“   Note Renew the bolts tightened with specified tightening angle. –  Secure subframe → Rep. gr.40. –  Install air conditioner compressor → Rep. gr.87. –  Install noise insulation panels and wheel housing liner → Rep. gr.66. –  Fit front wheel → Rep. gr.44.