6-cylinder direct injection engine with supercharger (3.0 ltr. 4-valve TFSI), mechanics — Securing engine to engine and gearbox support — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: VAS 6101

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• To adjust to the centre of gravity of the assembly, the perforated rails of the support hooks must be positioned as shown.
• For illustration purposes, the installation position is shown without console for engine mounting.Disregard (item 1).
• For illustration purposes, the installation position is shown without console for engine mounting.

🔧 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.

📐 13 workshop diagrams for CAJA

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

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Risk of accident.The engine can only be transported with the gearbox removed using the method described. — Attach lifting tackle2024 A to engine and workshop hoistVAS 6100 with lift arm extension (workshop hoist)VAS 6101 as shown in illustration. [Note: To adjust to the centre of gravity of the assembly, the perforated rails of the support hooks must be positioned as shown.]
2. ⚠ Accident risk from loose components of lifting tackle.The support hooks and retaining pins must be secured with locking pins (arrows). — Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove engine support (left-side). [Note: For illustration purposes, the installation position is shown without console for engine mounting.Disregard (item 1).]
3. Unplug electrical connector (1) on right electrohydraulic engine mounting solenoid valve N145.
4. Move electrical wiring clear at console for engine mounting.
5. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove engine support (right-side). [Note: For illustration purposes, the installation position is shown without console for engine mounting.]
6. Secure engine with universal mountingVAS 6095/1 and support bracket for V6 FSI engine, Audi A6VAS 6095/1-5 to engine and gearbox supportVAS 6095 as shown in illustration and tighten to 40 Nm. — 40 Nm (30 lb-ft)

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