Removing and installing engine mountings and engine cross member — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

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• Mark installation position of subframe and engine cross member on longitudinal members with felt-tip pen.
• Accident risk if subframe mountings are detached.Subframe bolts (2) and gearbox carrier bolts (1) must not be loosened. — Remove bolts (3) and (4) and lower front part of subframe with engine cross member.

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📋 Procedure

1. Remove air filter element 23.
2. Release hose clips (arrows) and remove air hose.
3. Remove noise insulation panels (1) and (2)66.
4. Remove anti-roll bar 40.
5. Remove nut (1) and bolts (arrows) on both sides.

6. Remove front left and front right wheel housing liner 66.
7. Unscrew nut (1) on longitudinal member (right-side) and detach earth wire from threaded pin.
8. Position support bracket10 - 222 A on bolted flanges of wing panels as shown in illustration.
9. Engage hooks of spindles in rear engine lifting eyes.
10. Detach vacuum hoses (arrow) from engine mountings on both sides and move clear at engine cross member.
11. Unplug electrical connector (3).
12. Disconnect vacuum hose (2) and move clear.
13. Remove bolts (1 and 4).
14. Detach bracket with electrohydraulic engine mounting solenoid valve N398 and vacuum reservoir.
15. Release hose clips (1, 4) and detach air hoses.
16. Unscrew bolts (2 and 3) and detach air pipe downwards.
17. Unscrew 2 bolts and remove heat shield (A) from steering rack.
18. ⚠ Risk of damage to coil connector for airbag.Make sure that front wheels are in straight-ahead position before removing universal joint from steering rack.Do not alter position of steering wheel and steering rack (locate steering wheel with adhesive tape if necessary). — Remove bolt (B) for universal joint 48.
19. Press off universal joint from steering rack.
20. Position engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A below subframe.
21. Mark installation position of subframe and engine cross member on longitudinal members with felt-tip pen.
22. ⚠ Accident risk if subframe mountings are detached.Subframe bolts (2) and gearbox carrier bolts (1) must not be loosened. — Remove bolts (3) and (4) and lower front part of subframe with engine cross member.
23. Use spindles (1) of support bracket3033 to raise engine evenly on both sides by distance (a).
24. Detach left and right engine mountings.
25. Detach engine cross member.
26. Secure subframe 40.
27. Secure universal joint on steering rack 48.
28. Install air pipe Exploded view - air pipes, air hoses.
29. Electrical connections and routing .
30. Install anti-roll bar 40.
31. Install wheel housing liners (front) and noise insulation panels 66.
32. Install air hoses with screw-type clips .
33. Install air filter element 23.

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