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Securing the engine to the assembly stand > < Removing

Octavia Mk1

Procedure
Procedure
  WARNING
Observe measures when disconnecting the battery → Electrical System → Rep. Gr.27.
–  On models fitted with a coded radio set, pay attention to the coding; determine if necessary.
–  Remove the engine bonnet → Body Work → Rep. Gr.55.
   
–  Remove engine trim panel in -direction of the arrow-.
–  Disconnect the earth strap from the battery with the ignition off.
–  Raise vehicle with the lift platform → Octavia .
–  Drain coolant → Octavia.
–  Remove hose at the bottom and the charge air connection hose → Chapter.
–  Remove battery and battery tray → Electrical System → Rep. Gr.27.
–  Remove air filter with intake hose → 1.9 ltr./96 kW (TDI) Engine, Fuel Injection and Glow Plug System → Rep. Gr.23.
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–  Disconnect the fuel-intake hose -1- and the fuel-return hose -2- from the pipes.
–  Remove pipe at top and the charge air connection pipe → Chapter.
–  Remove bracket for power-assisted steering pipe.
–  Remove power steering fluid reservoir, do not detach hoses, and place down to the side.
–  Pull off the coolant hoses for expansion reservoir from the pipes at the engine and the coolant hose at the bottom from the cooler → Chapter.
  Note
After the hoses are separated, remaining coolant may flow out; place the drip tray below for this purpose.
–  Remove V-ribbed belt → Chapter.
–  Remove the valve holder -N18- and -N75- above the brake servo unit. Disconnect the plug connector and electrical lines for each part.
–  Detach coolant hose from connection fitting of cylinder head.
–  Detach coolant hoses to the heat exchanger.
–  Remove vacuum hose from the brake servo unit.
For vehicles fitted with optional equipment
–  Separate connector for glow plugs of the coolant heater (glow plugs are located next to the tandem pump in left of engine compartment).
Continued for all vehicles
–  Separate hinged shift rods and bracket at gearbox → Gearbox → Rep. Gr.34.
–  Unbolt PAS pipe from engine and gearbox.
–  Disconnect earth strap from the vehicle body.
–  Disconnect the following plug connections:
t  Starter plug connection
t  Plug connection for alternator
t  Plug connection of reversing light switch
t  Plug connection for AC compressor (only on vehicles with air conditioning)
–  Separate electric cable from alternator.
  Note
The assembly is removed together with the cable harness.
–  Remove the cooling water tank cover → Body Work → Rep. Gr.66.
–  Unplug connector of engine control unit, unclip wiring harness from the supports in the water channel.
–  Open engine wiring harness cover in left of engine compartment.
–  Unclip wiring harness from the cover.
–  Take connector for main engine wiring harness together with secondary engine wiring harness out of the fixture in left of engine compartment and disconnect.
–  Separate + cable from starter.
–  Unclip wiring harness from supports, separate plug connections (if fitted) and suspend freely at engine.
–  Disconnect drive shafts from gearbox → Chassis → Rep. Gr.40.
–  Remove front exhaust pipe → Chapter.
  S10-0164
–  Remove pendulum support -arrows-.
–  Remove slave cylinder → Gearbox → Rep. Gr.30.
  WARNING
After removing the slave cylinder or after separating the hydraulic line, do not depress the clutch pedal.
For vehicles with air conditioning
  WARNING
Do not open the refrigerant circuit of the air conditioning system.
–  Remove AC compressor and hang on the vehicle body.
Continued for all vehicles
  A37-0200
–  Attach the suspension device -MP9-201- as shown in the figure and take up the weight of the assembly.
  DANGER!
Use securing pins on the hooks and rig pins to prevent release.
–  Remove engine and gearbox mounts.
  Note
t  Check whether all hose and line connections between engine, gearbox and body are released.
t  When swiveling the unit, ensure adequate distance from engine and gearbox to the adjoining components.
–  Carefully raise assembly and take out to the front.
–  Remove the gearbox from the engine → gearbox → Rep. Gr.34.
  S10-0175

Securing the engine to the assembly stand > < Removing