Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Engine, Removing, Vehicle With Starter Generator
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Engine Support Bridge: 10-222A
- Engine Support Bridge - Spindle: 10-222A/11
- Engine Sling: 2024A
- Shop Crane: VAS6100
- Engine Support Bridge Adapter: 3147
- Ring Wrench 7-Piece Set: 3337
- Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 16mm: VAG1332/14
- Shop Crane: VAS6100
- Engine Bung Set: VAS6122
- Shop Crane - Drip Tray: VAS6208
- Hose Clip Pliers: VAS6362
- Torque Wrench Adapter: VAS6948
- Locking Pin: T10060A
- Engine Support - Supplement Kit - Adapter: T40093/6 from the Engine Support - Supplement Kit: T40093B
- Wrench - 21mm: T40263
- Adapter: T40314
- Protective Eyewear
- Safety Gloves
Procedure
- Remove the engine upward without the transmission.
- During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.
-- Observe the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
-- Engage the 4th gear on versions with a manual transmission.
-- Carefully pull the engine cover off the retaining pins one after the other in direction of -arrows-. Do not remove the engine cover on one side or in a jerking manner.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.