Removing and installing engine mounting (left-side) - vehicles from model year 2014 onwards — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

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• Disregard (items 2, 3).
• Disregard (items 1, 2).
• Disregard (item 2, arrows).
• Disregard (item 1).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove noise insulation (front) (1)General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation.
2. Support engine in installation position .
3. Remove front section of front wheel housing liner (left-side) (1)General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liners; Removing and installing wheel housing liner (front).
4. Detach electrical connector (1) from bracket and unplug.
5. Move electrical wiring harness (3) clear at cylinder head cover. [Note: Disregard (item 2).]

6. Unplug electrical connector (1) at throttle valve module J338 and move wiring clear. [Note: Disregard (items 2, 3).]
7. Unplug electrical connector (1) at temperature sender for engine temperature regulation G694 and move electrical wiring clear. [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
8. Unplug electrical connector (3) on left electrohydraulic engine mounting solenoid valve N144. [Note: Disregard (items 1, 2).]
9. Unplug electrical connector (1) at valve for oil pressure control N428 and move electrical wiring clear. [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
10. Unplug electrical connector (2) at coolant valve for gearbox N488. [Note: Disregard (item 2, arrows).]
11. ⚠ Risk of irreparable damage to gearbox control unit (mechatronic unit) because of static discharge.Do NOT touch connector contacts in gearbox connector with your hands. — Touch gearbox housing with your hand (without wearing gloves) to eliminate static charge.
12. Turn retainer catch anti-clockwise (arrow) and unplug electrical connector at gearbox.
13. Move clear electrical wiring harness at gearbox.
14. Slacken poly V-belt by turning tensioner in clockwise direction (arrow) using socket Torx T 60T40087.
15. Remove poly V-belt from air conditioner compressor pulley.
16. Unplug electrical connector (2) at engine speed sender G28 and move electrical wiring at gearbox clear.
17. Move clear electrical wiring harness at gearbox. [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
18. Detach electrical connector (1) from bracket and unplug.
19. Disengage electrical wiring harness and route it around air conditioner compressor.
20. ⚠ Danger of damage to refrigerant lines and hoses.Do NOT stretch, kink or bend refrigerant lines and hoses. — Remove bolts (arrows), detach air conditioner compressor from bracket and tie up to front.
21. Remove bolt (2) for subframe (left-side). [Note: Bolts (1 and 3) on left side and all bolts for subframe on right side remain fitted.]
22. Take electrical connector (2) out of bracket and push slightly to the side. [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
23. Unplug electrical connector (3) on left electrohydraulic engine mounting solenoid valve N144.
24. Remove bolts (2). [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
25. Remove bolts (1 and 2) and place retaining plate to one side.
26. Detach engine mounting. [Note: Renew the bolts tightened with specified tightening angle.Fit all cable ties in the original positions when installing.]
27. Install subframe Running gear, axles, steering40Subframe; Exploded view - subframe.
28. ⚠ Risk of accident because of loose bolted connections.Do NOT drive the vehicle unless the subframe bolts have been tightened to their final torque. — Install air conditioner compressor Heating, air conditioning87Air conditioner compressor; Detaching and attaching air conditioner compressor at bracket.

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