Engine, Supporting In Installation Position

2024 Audi S3 PremiumSECTION Engine, Supporting In Installation Position
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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Engine Support Bridge :10-222A 
    Fig 1: Engine Support Bridge 10-222A
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  • Engine Support - Bracket w/Spindle and Hook :10-222A/10 
    Fig 2: Engine Support - Bracket w/Spindle and hook
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  • Pry Lever :80-200 
    Fig 3: Identifying Pry Lever
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  • Adapter :T40093/6A  from the Engine Support Supplement Set :T40093C 
    Fig 4: Engine Support - Supplement Kit T40093A
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  • Engine Support Plate :T40299 
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  • M6x25 Bolts (quantity: 2)
  • M6x20 Bolts (quantity: 1)

Procedure 

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Unclip the left and right sealing piece -1- using the Pry Lever :80-200  .

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-- Remove the bolt -2- and nut -3- and move the right coolant pipe to the side (example illustration below).

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-- Free up the wiring harness.

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-- Remove the connectors -1 and 2- from the bracket.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and the bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- (example illustration below).

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-- Tighten the Engine Support Plate :T40299  with the M5x25 bolts -arrows- and the M6x20 bolt -1- to 9 Nm.

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-- Position the Engine Support Bridge :10-222A  as shown.

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-- Engage the carabiner hook from the right front Engine Support - Bracket w/Spindle and Hook :10-222B/10  to the engine lifting eye -arrow 2-.

-- Engage the carabiner hook from the left rear Engine Support Bridge - Spindle :10-222A/11  to the engine lifting eye -arrow 3-.

-- Engage the carabiner hooks at the left front Engine Support Bridge - Spindle :10-222A/11  on the Engine Support Plate : T40299  -arrow 1-.

-- Pretension the engine/transmission assembly with all the spindles evenly, but do not lift it.

Assembling

Assemble in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Tightening Specifications

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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.