Left Engine Mount: Removing

2005 Audi A6 3.2 TSECTION Removing
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-- Remove the seal -1- and remove the plenum chamber cover -2-.

Fig 1: Removing Rubber Seal And Plenum Chamber Cover
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-- Mount the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 410-222A/4 with the Engine Support Basic Set T40091/3 as well as the Engine Support Supplement T40093/1 and Engine Support Supplement T40093/2 to the strut towers, as illustrated.

Fig 2: Securing Adapter 10 - 222 A /4 Using Binder T40091/3 As Well As Supports T40093/1 And T40093/2 At Suspension Strut Domes
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  • Support for left and right side of vehicle is marked.

-- Mount the additional parts from the Engine Support Bridge 10-222A, Engine Support - Basic Set T40091 and Engine Support - Supplement Kit T40093A as illustrated. Position the Engine Support Brackets T40093/3 on the notches on the longitudinal members.

Fig 3: Installing Additional Engine Support Bridge 10-222A
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-- Engage the Engine Support - Bracket w/Spindle and hook 10-222A/10 into the left engine lifting eyelet.

-- Tension the engine with the spindle.

-- Remove the noise insulation, to do this loosen the fasteners -1, 2, arrow-.

Fig 4: View Of Front Noise Insulation And Mounting Fasteners
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-- Remove the bolts -1- and -2- for the left and right stabilizer mounts and lower the stabilizer bar slightly.

Fig 5: Removing Bolts For Left And Right Stabilizer Bar Mount
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-- Remove the nuts -3-.

Fig 6: Identifying Nuts, Bolts, And Right Side Engine Mount Carrier
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-- Remove the bolts -1- and -2- and remove the left engine mount bracket.

NOTE:

The illustration shows the right engine mount bracket instead.

-- Disconnect the electrical connector -1- on the Left Electrohydraulic Engine Mount Solenoid Valve -N144-.

Fig 7: Removing Bolts And Left/Right Engine Support
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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the engine supports with the engine brackets.

-- Remove the nut -arrow- and remove the engine bracket from the engine support.

Fig 8: Removing Nut And Engine Mount From Engine Support
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.