Removing and installing engine bracket and engine mounting on left or right side — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Phaeton (3D)

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• The securing bolts of the left engine bracket/oil filter housing may only be removed if there is not enough space available for disassembling the engine bracket.
• When installing, ensure dowel pin of engine mounting is correctly seated in engine bracket.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Completely remove air filter with air mass meter (see the separate procedure).
2. Unscrew securing bolts (1) on left and right engine bracket from above.
3. Fit adapter10 - 222 A to support bracket10 - 222 A /16 with the higher side for the spindle guide upwards, as illustrated.
4. Now fit adapter10 - 222 A /19 to support bracket10 - 222 A on left and right. Set support bracket10 - 222 A on longitudinal members.
5. Hook engine with two shackles10 - 222 A /12 on adapter10 - 222 A /16 and slightly take up weight of engine.

6. Remove the vacuum hose (1) from the right and left hand side of the engine mounting.
7. Remove the securing nuts (2) from the engine mounting below the engine carrier.
8. Note the space available between the cylinder head and the bulkhead and then carefully lift the engine using the adapter10 - 222 A /16.
9. To remove the engine mounting, also the engine bracket must be unscrewed from the cylinder block (2), as the engine cannot be raised high enough. [Note: The securing bolts of the left engine bracket/oil filter housing may only be removed if there is not enough space available for disassembling the engine bracket.]
10. Engine bracket can now be removed.
11. When installing, ensure dowel pin of engine mounting is correctly seated in engine bracket.
12. First insert all bolts by hand and then tighten all bolts to prescribed torque.

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