Removing and installing engine bracket, Golf Cabrio: VW 2.0 TDI (CFFA, CFFB, CFGB, CFGC, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf Cabriolet (517, 2011–2016)

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

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📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine cover panel . [Note: The assembly mounting may only be removed if the engine is supported in the installed position !The engine bracket must be loosened only when the assembly mounting has been removed.]
2. Remove supplementary fuel pump V393 or fuel pump 2V277, and lay it to one side (fuel lines remain connected) Fuel supply – diesel engines20Fuel pump; Removing and installing fuel pump.
3. Supporting the engine in its installation position .
4. Unscrew bolts (B) and (C).
5. Unscrew bolts (A) and remove the engine mounting.

6. Remove front right wheel housing liner: General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing wheel housing liner. [Note: The securing bolt (1) is accessible through an aperture in the wheel housing. Raise and lower the engine via the spindle of the support bracket10 - 222 A, if necessary, to remove or fit bolts (2) and (3).]
7. ⚠ When raising and lowering engine using support bracket10-222A, ensure that no components/hoses are damaged, overstretched or torn off. — Unscrew securing bolts of engine bracket in the sequence (3), (2) and (1).
8. Remove engine bracket upwards.
9. ⚠ The tightening sequence and specified torques for the engine bracket securing bolts must always be followed. Otherwise the engine bracket may 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 the engine via the spindle of the support bracket10 - 222 A, if necessary, to remove or fit bolts (2) and (3).]
10. First tighten the mounting bolts in the sequence (1), (2) and (3) hand tight.
11. Tighten mounting bolts to the prescribed torque in the specified sequence .
12. Fit engine mounting, tighten bolts (A) first and then (C).
13. Use the spindle to bring the engine bracket to rest on the assembly mounting.
14. Place bolts (B) in position and tighten them .

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