Removing and installing engine bracket: VW Jetta VI / Golf V / Jetta (CAYB, CAYC, CBDA, CBDB, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018), VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009); platform code AJ5

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• The securing bolts for the assembly mountings may only be removed if the engine is supported with support bracket10-222 A!The engine bracket must be loosened only when the engine mounting has been removed.
• The securing bolt (1) is accessible through an aperture in the wheel housing. If necessary, raise and lower engine using spindle of support bracket10-222 A to remove or start bolts (2) and (3).
• When raising and lowering engine using support bracket10-222 A, ensure that no components or hoses are damaged, overstretched or torn off. — Unscrew securing bolts of engine bracket in sequence (3…1).
• The securing bolt (1) is accessible through an aperture in the wheel housing. Raise and lower engine via spindles of support bracket10-222 A, if necessary, to remove or start bolts (2) and (3).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compartment, pay attention to the following due to the cramped conditions:Route all the various lines (e.g. for fuel, hydraulics, activated charcoal filter system, coolant and refrigerant, brake fluid and vacuum) and electrical wiring in their original positions.Ensure that there is sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.When working on or in the vicinity of the vehicle's windows there is a risk of breakage. — Remove engine cover panel .
2. Remove intake hose between air mass meter G70 and intake connecting pipe. Loosen spring-type clips using spring-type clip pliersVAS 6362.
3. Remove filler neck for reservoir for windscreen washer and headlight washer system Electrical system92Windscreen washer system; Removing and installing reservoir for windscreen washer and headlight washer system.
4. Unbolt coolant expansion tank from body (coolant hoses remain connected).
5. Unbolt fuel filter (fuel lines remain connected).

6. Remove front right wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner.
7. Bracing the engine in its installation position Adjusting assembly mountings
8. Bracing the engine in its installation position Supporting engine in installation position [Note: The securing bolts for the assembly mountings may only be removed if the engine is supported with support bracket10-222 A!The engine bracket must be loosened only when the engine mounting has been removed.]
9. Loosen bolt (4) on engine mounting (5).
10. Then unscrew engine mounting bolts (5) in following sequence:
11. Bolts (3).
12. Bolts (1 and 2).
13. Bolt (4).
14. Remove engine mounting (5). [Note: The securing bolt (1) is accessible through an aperture in the wheel housing. If necessary, raise and lower engine using spindle of support bracket10-222 A to remove or start bolts (2) and (3).]
15. ⚠ When raising and lowering engine using support bracket10-222 A, ensure that no components or hoses are damaged, overstretched or torn off. — Unscrew securing bolts of engine bracket in sequence (3…1).
16. Remove engine bracket upwards.
17. ⚠ The tightening sequence and specified torques for the engine bracket securing bolts must always be followed. Otherwise the engine bracket can be stressed, causing it to break. — Install engine bracket from above. [Note: The securing bolt (1) is accessible through an aperture in the wheel housing. Raise and lower engine via spindles of support bracket10-222 A, if necessary, to remove or start bolts (2) and (3).]
18. Tighten new securing bolts in sequence (1 … 3) just by hand to start with.
19. Tighten securing bolts in tightening sequence (1…3) to prescribed torque .
20. Position engine mounting (5) and tighten new bolts in following sequence to prescribed torque:
21. Bolts (3).
22. Bolts (1 and 2).
23. Use spindle to bring engine bracket to rest on engine support (5).
24. Tighten bolts (4).
25. Check adjustment of engine mountings except Jetta from MY 2011 .
26. Check adjustment of engine mountings for Jetta from MY 2011 .

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