Rear Engine Mount: Installing

2010 Volkswagen Routan SSECTION Installing
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-- Install the rear mount (2). Tighten bolts (1 and 3) to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Mount Bolts
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-- Install the four rear mount bracket bolts (2) to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Engine Mount Isolator Bolt
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-- Install the rear mount through bolt (3) and tighten to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).

-- Install the rear mount heat shield (2). Tighten bolts (1) to 14 Nm (124 in. lbs.).

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Engine Mount Heat Shield With Bolts
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-- Install the belly pan.

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  • 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.
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