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, Installing: Procedure
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
- Vehicles with dual clutch transmission: always replace the needle bearing in the crankshaft after the engine and transmission have been separated. Refer to CRANKSHAFT NEEDLE BEARING, REPLACING .
- Replace bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.
- Replace the self-locking nuts and bolts, gaskets, seals and O-rings after removing.
- Only remove the plugs or caps just before installing the respective lines.
- Secure all hose connections with hose clamps that match the ones used in series production. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).
- Check the vacuum hoses for damage before the assembly and replace if necessary.
- During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.
- Used coolant cannot be used again.
-- Attach the transmission to the engine. Refer to TRANSMISSION, INSTALLING .
-- Lift the engine/transmission assembly using the Engine/Gearbox Jack - Engine Support :T10359Β .
-- Guide the engine/transmission assembly into the body.
-- Install the bolts -arrows- for the engine mount by hand all the way.
-- Install the bolts -arrows- for the transmission mount -1- by hand all the way.
-- Remove the Engine/Gearbox Jack - Engine Support :T10359AΒ from the engine.
-- Adjust the assembly mount. Refer to ASSEMBLY MOUNT, ADJUSTINGΒ .
-- Install the drive axles. Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVE AXLE .
-- Attach the driveshaft to the bevel box. Refer to the appropriate service information .
-- Install the drive axle heat shield. Refer to DRIVE AXLE HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the control lines for Particulate Filter Differential Pressure Sensor -G1037-. Refer to OVERVIEW - HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR .
-- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to OVERVIEW - A/C COMPRESSOR .
-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the front air duct pipe. Refer to FRONT AIR DUCT PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the fan shroud. Refer to FAN SHROUD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Electrical connections and routing. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - RELAY PANELS, FUSE PANELS AND E-BOXES and the appropriate Wiring Diagram.
-- Install the air guide hoses. Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR HOSE CONNECTIONS .
-- Install the gearshift lever cable and adjust. Refer to OVERVIEW - SHIFT MECHANISM .
-- Connect the fuel line and the EVAP system hose. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .
-- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the connection for the turbocharger. Refer to OVERVIEW - TURBOCHARGER .
-- Install the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING or connect the battery, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
-- Install the air filter housing bracket. Refer to Figure and Refer to Figure.
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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.
