Removing and installing engine mountings - all engine codes except CUKB, CXUA — AUDI
Removing and installing engine mountings - all engine codes except CUKB, CXUA on Audi: 16 steps, engines CJZA, CMBA, CPTA, CSSA.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85
- Special tools named: T40091/3
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- If adapter 10-222A/4 does not yet have hole (marked with (arrow)), hole must now be drilled into adapter.
- Tighten spindle slightly to take up weight of engine/gearbox assembly; do not lift.
📐 45 workshop diagrams for CJZA
Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.
📋 Procedure
- If adapter 10-222A/4 does not yet have hole (marked with (arrow)), hole must now be drilled into adapter.
- Remove plenum chamber cover General body repairs, exterior50Bulkhead; Removing and installing plenum chamber cover.
- Remove engine cover panel .
- Detach cover caps on bolted connections for suspension struts (front).
- Position 10-222A/31-1 and 10-222A/31-2 on mountings for suspension struts.
- Fit adapter10-222A/4 with T40091/3, as shown in illustration.
- Set up further tools on right side of engine compartment as shown in illustration.
- Attach hook of spindle10-222A/11 to engine lifting eye (right-side).
- Tighten spindle slightly to take up weight of engine/gearbox assembly; do not lift.
- Unplug electrical connector (1).
- Move clear hose (2) from activated charcoal filter.
- Using a screwdriver, release fasteners (arrow) and move coolant expansion tank to one side.
- Remove bolts (arrows) and detach engine mounting (1).
- Check adjustment of assembly mountings (engine/gearbox mountings) .
- Install engine cover panel .
- Install plenum chamber cover General body repairs, exterior50Bulkhead; Removing and installing plenum chamber cover.
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