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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2001CABRIO GLX (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESERVICE AND REPAIRENGINE, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGINSTALLATIONWITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
With Automatic Transmission
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION With Automatic Transmission
GENERAL:
The engine and transmission are installed as a unit. The assembly is lifted in from the front, requiring that the front body assembly (radiator support) be removed. It is not necessary to remove the hood, unless it will interfere with the type of lifting equipment being used. The operations needed to install the engine/transmission assembly fall into three areas: jobs done under the hood, jobs done inside the car, and jobs done under the car. The steps below follow this general sequence.
ENGINE INSTALLATION:
1. With the engine lifting device connected, lower the engine into position while aligning the front and rear mounts. When lowering engine assembly onto mounts. align guide pins on right rear mount (left) and front mount (right) to recesses on brackets (arrows).
NOTE: Be sure to allow for clearance of the drive axles during engine installation.
2. Lightly oil and install the engine/transmission mount bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
3. Install the front body assembly using image as a guide. Make sure the assembly is stress free before tightening the bolts.
4. Install all components, connectors, hoses and lines previously removed. Install new hose clamps and wire tie wraps as necessary. Inspect the drive belts and replace if worn.
5. With the car on the ground, shake the engine/transmission assembly to allow it to settle on the mounts. Tighten the engine mount fasteners beginning with the front and right rear mounts. Tighten the left rear mount last.
NOTE: The tightening torques given in the images apply only to lightly oiled bolts.
6. Install new wire tie wraps in their original locations. Wire tie wraps are installed to prevent wiring harnesses from chaffing or contacting engine parts.
7. Adjust the accelerator cable.
NOTE: It may be necessary to adjust headlight aim if a new engine is installed.
Tightening Torques:
Coolant pump pulley to coolant pump: 20 Nm (15 ft lb).
Drive axle to drive flange: 45 Nm (33 ft lb).
Exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold: 40 Nm (30 ft lb).
Vibration damper/pulley to crankshaft hub: 25 Nm (18 ft lb) .
The engine and transmission are installed as a unit. The assembly is lifted in from the front, requiring that the front body assembly (radiator support) be removed. It is not necessary to remove the hood, unless it will interfere with the type of lifting equipment being used. The operations needed to install the engine/transmission assembly fall into three areas: jobs done under the hood, jobs done inside the car, and jobs done under the car. The steps below follow this general sequence.
ENGINE INSTALLATION:
Engine/Transaxle Mount Alignment Points:
1. With the engine lifting device connected, lower the engine into position while aligning the front and rear mounts. When lowering engine assembly onto mounts. align guide pins on right rear mount (left) and front mount (right) to recesses on brackets (arrows).
NOTE: Be sure to allow for clearance of the drive axles during engine installation.
2. Lightly oil and install the engine/transmission mount bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
Front Body Assembly:
3. Install the front body assembly using image as a guide. Make sure the assembly is stress free before tightening the bolts.
4. Install all components, connectors, hoses and lines previously removed. Install new hose clamps and wire tie wraps as necessary. Inspect the drive belts and replace if worn.
Engine/Transaxle Mount, Front:
Engine/Transaxle Mount, Left Rear:
Engine/Transaxle Mount, Right Rear:
5. With the car on the ground, shake the engine/transmission assembly to allow it to settle on the mounts. Tighten the engine mount fasteners beginning with the front and right rear mounts. Tighten the left rear mount last.
NOTE: The tightening torques given in the images apply only to lightly oiled bolts.
6. Install new wire tie wraps in their original locations. Wire tie wraps are installed to prevent wiring harnesses from chaffing or contacting engine parts.
7. Adjust the accelerator cable.
NOTE: It may be necessary to adjust headlight aim if a new engine is installed.
Tightening Torques:
Coolant pump pulley to coolant pump: 20 Nm (15 ft lb).
Drive axle to drive flange: 45 Nm (33 ft lb).
Exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold: 40 Nm (30 ft lb).
Vibration damper/pulley to crankshaft hub: 25 Nm (18 ft lb) .
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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.