Removing and installing engine mountings - engine codes CUKB, CXUA — AUDI

🧭 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.
• Lay a cloth under the connection to catch escaping fuel.
• Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping coolant.
• Mark installation position of engine mounting if it is going to be reinstalled.The bolt at the rear of the cylinder block can be accessed from the wheel housing side.
• When reinstalling engine mounting, position it according to marking made previously and secure.

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📋 Procedure

1. If adapter 10-222A/4 does not yet have hole (marked with (arrow)), hole must now be drilled into adapter.
2. Remove plenum chamber cover General body repairs, exterior50Bulkhead; Removing and installing plenum chamber cover.
3. Remove engine cover panel .
4. Remove front wheel housing liner (right-side) General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liners; Removing and installing wheel housing liner (front).
5. Detach cover caps on bolted connections for suspension struts (front).

6. Position 10-222A/31-1 and 10-222A/31-2 on mountings for suspension struts.
7. Fit adapter10-222A/4 with T40091/3, as shown in illustration.
8. Set up further tools on right side of engine compartment as shown in illustration.
9. Attach hook of spindle10-222A/11 to engine lifting eye (right-side).
10. Tighten spindle slightly to take up weight of engine/gearbox assembly; do not lift. [Note: Lay a cloth under the connection to catch escaping fuel.]
11. ⚠ The fuel system is pressurised.Risk of injury as fuel may spray out.Wear safety goggles.Wear protective gloves.Release pressure (wrap clean cloth around connection and open connection carefully). — Disconnect hose connector (1)Fuel supply system20Plug-in connectors; Disconnecting plug-in connectors.
12. Press release tab on hose (2) connected to activated charcoal filter.
13. Disconnect hose and move it clear. [Note: Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping coolant.]
14. Clamp off coolant hoses using hose clamps up to 25 mm3094, release hose clips (2) and disconnect hoses.
15. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and detach bracket (1) for heat exchanger for hybrid battery unit.
16. Unplug electrical connector (1).
17. Using a screwdriver, release fasteners (arrow) and move coolant expansion tank to one side. [Note: Mark installation position of engine mounting if it is going to be reinstalled.The bolt at the rear of the cylinder block can be accessed from the wheel housing side.]
18. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and detach bracket (1) and engine mounting (2).
19. When reinstalling engine mounting, position it according to marking made previously and secure.
20. Check adjustment of assembly mountings (engine/gearbox mountings) .
21. Install engine cover panel .
22. Install plenum chamber cover General body repairs, exterior50Bulkhead; Removing and installing plenum chamber cover.

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