6-cylinder TDI engine (3.0 ltr. 4-valve common rail - generation II), mechanics — Securing engine to engine and gearbox support — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

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

Don't miss

• Disregard (item 1).
• Engine cross member remains in installation position.
• Disregard (items 1, 4).
• Take up weight of engine with workshop hoist, but do not lift.
• The illustration shows the engine support (left-side).

🔧 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.

📐 4 workshop diagrams for CJGA

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

📋 Procedure

1. Remove bolts (2) and disconnect hydraulic line.
2. Seal off open pipes/lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122. [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
3. Remove bolt (arrow) on bracket for wiring at air conditioner compressor.
4. Remove nut for engine mountings (arrow) on both sides. [Note: Engine cross member remains in installation position.]
5. Unplug electrical connector (3).

6. Detach vacuum hose (2) and move clear at engine cross member. [Note: Disregard (items 1, 4).]
7. Attach lift arm extensionVAS 6101 to workshop hoistVAS 6100.
8. Attach lifting tackle3033 to engine lifting eyes and workshop hoist as shown in illustration.
9. Take up weight of engine with workshop hoist, but do not lift.
10. Remove support VAS 6131/13-7 from engine.
11. Lift engine off engine cross member.
12. If fitted, remove nuts (arrows) and detach bracket for connector from engine support (left-side).
13. Remove bolts (arrows) on both sides and detach engine supports. [Note: The illustration shows the engine support (left-side).]
14. Using bracket for V6 TDI engine (2nd generation) VAS 6095/1-11, secure engine to engine and gearbox supportVAS 6095 (40 Nm) as shown in illustration. — 40 Nm (30 lb-ft)

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