Special tools and workshop equipment required
Procedure
Note
Caution
There is a risk of destroying electronic components when disconnecting the battery.
Follow the steps for disconnecting the battery.
- Disconnect the battery. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
- On versions with a manual transmission engage the 4th gear.
- Carefully pull the engine cover off the retaining pins one after the other in the direction of -arrows-. Do not pull sharply on the engine cover or pull it to one side.
WARNING
Risk of scalding due to hot coolant.
Pay attention to the safety precautions. Refer to → Servicing - 4-Cylinder 2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; Rep. Gr.00; Safety Instructions; Safety Precautions when Working the Cooling System.
- Open the cover -1- for the coolant expansion tank by releasing the catch in the direction of -arrow-.
- Remove the front wheels. Refer to → Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.44; Wheels, Tires.
- Remove the noise insulations. Refer to → Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.66; Noise Insulation; Overview - Noise Insulation.
- Remove the left and right wheel spoiler as well as the right front wheel housing liner. Refer to → Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.66; Wheel Housing Liner; Front Wheel Housing Liner, Removing and Installing.
- Equipment version: Disconnect the connector -2- for the Intake Air Switch-Over Valve -N335- and remove the water drain -1- downward in the direction of -arrow-.
- Remove the lock carrier cover. Refer to → Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.63; Front Bumper; Attachments, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the air guide -2-.
Note
Ignore item -1-.
- Disconnect the connector -2- for the Mass Airflow Sensor -G70-.
- Remove the vacuum hose -3-.
- Loosen the hose clamp -4- and remove the air duct hose.
- Pull the air filter housing -1- upward.
- Seal the turbocharger with thoroughly cleaned plugs from the -VAS6122-.
- Release the latch in the direction of -arrow B- and open the E-box -1- in the direction of -arrow A-.
- Remove the nut -2- and free up the B+ wire.
- Free up the upper wiring duct.
- Remove the nuts -1- from the front muffler accessible from the top.
Note
The nut -2- and bolt -3- will be removed later.
- Disconnect the connector -1- for the Charge Air Pressure Sensor -G31-.
- Loosen the screw-type clamp -2- and remove the air duct pipe from the Throttle Valve Control Module -J338-.
- Place the container of the -VAS5014- or the -VAS6208- underneath.
- Open the drain plug -1- on the connection and drain the coolant.
Note
Ignore item -2-.
- Loosen the left front wheel housing liner in the front area and push slightly toward the rear. Refer to → Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.66; Wheel Housing Liner; Overview - Front Wheel Housing Liner.
- Loosen the hose clamp -1- and remove the air duct hose and remove downward.
Note
Ignore the -arrows-.
Note
- Turn the tensioner in the direction of -arrow- to release the tension on the ribbed belt.
- Secure the tensioner using the -T10060A-.
- Remove the ribbed belt.
- Remove the A/C compressor from the bracket. Refer to → Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Rep. Gr.87; A/C Compressor; A/C Compressor, Removing and Installing from Bracket.
- Remove the bolt -arrow- and remove the wiring duct -1- from the oil pan upper section toward the front and push it downward.
- Loosen the hose clamp -arrow- and remove the air duct hose at the right from the turbocharger.
- Remove the connector -2- from the bracket and disconnect it.
- Release the catches -arrows- and free up the wiring duct -1-.
- Free up the wiring harness to the engine.
- Remove the nut -arrow- and free up the ground wire.
- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the right drive axle heat shield.
- Remove the left and right drive axles from the transmission. Refer to → Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.40; Driveshaft; Driveshaft, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the nut -2- and bolt -3- for the front muffler.
Note
Item -1- not already removed.
Caution
Risk of damaging the couplings in the front muffler.
Do not bend couplings in front muffler more than 10º.
- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- Loosen the clamping sleeve -arrows- and push toward the rear.
- Remove the front muffler.
- Remove the catalytic converter nut -2-.
Note
The nuts -1- will be removed later.
- Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission in the direction of -arrow-.
- To loosen the bolts for the flywheel, counterhold the crankshaft using the -T40263- and -T40314-.
Caution
Risk of destroying the engine by skipping the camshaft timing chain.
Only turn the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation.
- Turn the crankshaft an additional 120º respectively in the direction of engine rotation in the direction of -arrow-.
- Remove the three bolts -arrow- for the flywheel -1-.
Vehicle with Manual Transmission
- Loosen the bolt -1- with the -VAG1332/14- and -VAS6948-.
- Remove the bolts -6 through 10- that attach the engine to the transmission.
Vehicle with S tronic Transmission
- Loosen the bolt -1- with the - VAG1332/14- and -VAS6948-.
- Remove the bolts -6 through 10- that attach the engine to the transmission.
Continuation for All Vehicles
- Remove the left and right bolt -2- from the engine mount.
Note
Ignore item -1-.
- Disconnect the connector -1- on the Oxygen Sensor After Catalytic Converter -G130--2- and free up the wires. (There are different installation positions.)
- Remove the connector -1- from the bracket and disconnect it.
- Remove the Heated Oxygen Sensor -G39--2- using a tool from the -3337-.
- Remove the nuts -1- and the catalytic converter upward.
Note
Pay attention to the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to → Servicing - 4-Cylinder 2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; Rep. Gr.00; Repair Information; Guidelines for Clean Working Conditions.
WARNING
The fuel system is under pressure.
Risk of injury from fuel spraying out.
- Remove the fuel hose -1-. Refer to → Fuel Supply System; Rep. Gr.20; Connector Couplings; Connector Couplings, Disconnecting.
- Loosen the hose clamps to disconnect the hose for the EVAP system -2-.
- Lift the clamp -arrow- and remove the coolant hose.
- Lift up the clamps -arrows- and remove and free up the coolant hoses.
- Disconnect the connector -1- for the Engine Coolant Level Warning Switch -F66-.
- Remove the bolt -2- and remove the coolant expansion tank -3-.
- Lift the clamp -1 and 3-, and remove the coolant hoses.
Vehicle with Dual-Clutch Transmission
- Lift the clamp -2- and remove the coolant hose.
- Loosen the hose clamp -arrow- on the left coolant pipe and remove the coolant hose.
Vehicle with Manual Transmission
- Lift the clamp -1- and remove the coolant hose.
Note
Ignore item -2-.
Continuation for All Vehicles
- Remove the connector -2- from the bracket and disconnect it.
- Disconnect the connector -1- from the engine control module.
- Free up the wiring harness and place it on the engine.
- Release the retainer in the direction of -arrow- and remove the vacuum hose -1-.
Vehicle with Manual Transmission
- Remove -2 to 5- that are accessible from above that connect the engine to the transmission.
- Remove the starter slightly from the transmission and leave it in the installation position.
Vehicle with Dual-Clutch Transmission
- Remove the bolts -2 to 5- that are accessible from above that connect the engine to the transmission.
Continuation for All Vehicles
- Position the -10-222A- with -10-222A/22- as shown on the left and right on the fender bolting edge.
- Connect the transmission and the -10-222A/11- with the -3147-.
- Slightly pre-tension the transmission using the spindle.
Note
For clarity, the removed engine is shown.
- Engage the -2024A- on the engine and on the -VAS6100- as shown.
WARNING
There is the risk of an accident.
Lifting hooks and pins on the engine sling must be secured with securing pins -arrows-.
- Lift the engine until the engine mount is free.
- Turn the -10-222A/11-.
Caution
Risk of damaging the hose and line connections as well as the engine compartment.
Engine, Securing to Engine and Transmission Holder
All procedures are described under: → Servicing - 4-Cylinder 2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; Rep. Gr.10; Engine, Removing and Installing; Engine, Securing to Engine and Transmission Holder.