Engine And Transmission Mount, Adjusting

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard TransSECTION Engine And Transmission Mount, Adjusting

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Engine Support bridge 10-222 A
  • Engine Support Adapter 10-222 A/3
  • Adapter 10-222 A/13
  • Adapter 10-222 A/18
  • Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
  • Hose Clip Pliers VAS 6362

Procedure 

WARNING:

When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compartment, pay attention to the following due to clearance issues:

  • Route all lines and wires in their original locations.
  • For example, fuel, hydraulic, Evaporative Emission (EVAP), coolant, refrigerant, brake fluid and vacuum lines.
  • Ensure sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER .

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING .

-- Remove the intake tube between the mass airflow sensor -G70- and intake duct. Loosen the hose clamps using hose clip pliers VAS 6362.

CAUTION:

Electronic components could be destroyed when the battery is disconnected:

  • Follow the required steps when disconnecting the battery.

-- Turn off the ignition and disconnect the ground cable -arrow- from the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Identifying Battery And Ground Cable
GWWA10-10251Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the battery, battery tray bolts -arrows- and tray.

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Holder Bolts
GWWA10-1572Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the auxiliary fuel pump -V393- (the fuel lines remain connected). Refer to Auxiliary Fuel Pump -V393- (IN-LINE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP) .

Jetta from MY 05 through 10, Jetta SportWagen (US)/Jetta Wagon (Canada) for MY 09 and Jetta SportWagen (US)/Golf Wagon (Canada) from MY 10 

Fig 3: View Of Engine Support bridge Components
GWWM10-0155Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Install the engine support bridge 10-222 A with the necessary adapters as shown and support the engine in the installed position.

Jetta from MY 11 

Fig 4: View Of Engine Support bridge Components
GWWM10-10011Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • -1- Engine support bridge 10-222 A
  • -2- Engine support bridge T40091/1
  • -3- Adapter 10-222 A/18
  • -4- Engine support Adapter 10-222 A/3
  • -5- Adapter 10-222 A/31-4
  • -6- Adapter 10-222 A/31-3
  • -7- Adapter 10-222 A/31-2
  • -8- Adapter 10-222 A/31-1
  • -9- Adapter 10-222 A/18

-- Install the engine support bridge 10-222 A with the necessary adapters as shown and support the engine in the installed position.

Continuation for all Vehicles 

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Mount Bolts
GWWM10-0150Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
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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.