Vehicles with manual gearbox or dual clutch gearbox 0B5: |
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| Raise engine/gearbox assembly using scissor-type assembly platform -VAS 6131 A- only until distance between tunnel cross member and body is -a-. |
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| Dimension -a- = min. 100 mm. |
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| Vehicles with manual gearbox: Install selector rod and push rod → Rep. gr.34. |
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| Vehicles with dual clutch gearbox 0B5: Install selector lever cable → Rep. gr.34. |
All vehicles (continued): |
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| Raise engine/gearbox assembly using scissor-type assembly platform -VAS 6131 A-. |
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| Align subframe and tunnel cross member on longitudinal members according to markings made before removal. |
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| Tighten subframe bolts only to specified torque (do not turn further); the bolts are only to be fully tightened after performing the wheel alignment check → Rep. gr.40. |
WARNING Risk of accident because of loose bolt connections. |
Do NOT drive the vehicle unless the subframe bolts have been finally tightened. |
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Remaining installation steps are carried out in reverse sequence; note the following: |
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| Vehicles with manual gearbox: Install slave cylinder → Rep. gr.30. |
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| Vehicles with multitronic gearbox 0AW: Install selector lever cable → Rep. gr.37. |
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| Secure intermediate steering shaft on steering box → Rep. gr.48. |
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| Install subframe cross brace, upper suspension links, anti-roll bar and, where appropriate, diagonal struts; secure suspension strut to track control link → Rep. gr.40. |
Caution Risk of irreparable damage to control units because of excessive voltage. |
Never use battery charging equipment for boost starting. |
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| Install plenum chamber cover and strut for lock carrier → Rep. gr.50. |
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| Connect coolant hoses with plug-in connector → Fig.. |
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| Drained-off coolant may only be used again if the original cylinder head and cylinder block are re-installed. |
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| Contaminated or dirty coolant must not be used again. |
WARNING Risk of accident because of loose bolt connections. |
Tighten subframe bolts to final setting after performing wheel alignment check. |
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