12-cylinder TDI engine (6.0 ltr. 4-valve common rail), mechanics — Securing engine to engine and gearbox support — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

• Special tools named: T40244, VAS 6131/13, VAS 6095/1

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• Lay a cloth under the separating point to catch escaping ATF.
• Disregard (item 2).
• Lay a cloth under the separating point to catch escaping engine oil.
• Disregard (arrows).
• Disregard (items 2, 3).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📐 5 workshop diagrams for CCGA

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove turbocharger: left-side ; right-side . [Note: Lay a cloth under the separating point to catch escaping ATF.]
2. Remove union nuts (1) and detach ATF pipes from ATF temperature regulator.
3. Seal off open pipes/lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122. [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
4. Move electrical wiring clear. [Note: Lay a cloth under the separating point to catch escaping engine oil.]
5. Unscrew bolts (arrows), detach engine oil pipes and remove together with cooler for engine oil and ATF.

6. Seal off open pipes/lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
7. Secure starter and alternator to prevent them from dropping to the ground.
8. Remove nut (1) on both sides. [Note: Disregard (arrows).]
9. Release hose clip (1), remove bolts (arrows) and disconnect coolant pipe (front right) from coolant hose. [Note: Disregard (items 2, 3).]
10. Release hose clips (arrows) and detach coolant hoses.
11. Remove bolts (1) and (2) and take off coolant pipes (top right).
12. Tighten plates T40244 to front of cylinder heads.
13. Attach lift arm extensionVAS 6101 to workshop hoistVAS 6100.
14. Attach lifting tackle3033 to engine lifting eyes and workshop hoist as shown in illustration.
15. Take up weight of engine with workshop hoist, but do not lift.
16. Remove support VAS 6131/13-7 from engine.
17. Lift engine off engine cross member (take care not to damage ATF pipes).
18. Remove bolts (arrows) on both sides and detach engine support (1).
19. Using support bracket for V12 TDI engine VAS 6095/1-9, secure engine to engine and gearbox supportVAS 6095 (40 Nm) as shown in the illustration. — 40 Nm (30 lb-ft)

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