SUBFRAME Mount, Checking Adjustment

2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTSECTION SUBFRAME Mount, Checking Adjustment
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-- Remove the engine cover and air filter. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Pull the EVAP canister with connected lines upward in direction of the -arrow- out of the retainer and lay it aside.

Fig 1: Identifying EVAP Canister
GWWA10-1581Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

The following dimensions must be attained:

  • The clearance between the engine support -2- and the right longitudinal member must be -a- = 16 mm.
    Fig 2: Identifying Casting Edge On Engine Support Location
    GWWA10-1661Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  • The casting edge of the engine support -2- must be parallel to the support arm -1- (dimension x = dimension x).
NOTE:

The dimension a = 16 mm, can for example also be checked with a suitable cylindrical rod.

If a clearance dimension is too small or too large, proceed as follows:

RENDER: 1.0x

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