Removing and installing engine mounting — VW

🧭 Before you start

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

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• Disregard (item 3).
• Take up weight of engine slightly but do not raise it.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 20 workshop diagrams for BGH

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine cover panel .
2. Remove plenum chamber cover General body repairs, exterior50Bulkhead; Removing and installing plenum chamber bulkhead.
3. Open and detach push-on connectors (A) and (B) for fuel lines. Separate push-on connectors Fuel supply - diesel engines20Push-on connectors; Disconnecting push-on connectors.
4. ⚠ Danger of scalding from very hot fuel.In extreme cases, the temperature of the fuel and the fuel lines can reach 100 °C after the engine is switched off. Allow the fuel to cool down before disconnecting the lines - danger of scalding.Wear protective gloves.Wear eye protection. — Unclip retainer (1) for coolant hose.
5. Move fuel lines to side.

6. Unbolt fuel filter (7) from mountings (1) to (3) and place on engine. [Note: Observe notes Fuel supply - diesel engines20Fuel filter.]
7. Release and unplug electrical connector from coolant expansion tank (2).
8. Remove bolts (3) and remove coolant expansion tank (2).
9. Unclip lines (1) and lay them to one side.
10. Place coolant expansion tank (2) on engine.
11. Unplug connector from pressure differential sender G505(2).
12. Unscrew securing bolts (1).
13. Seal open lines and unions with clean plugs from engine sealing plug setVAS 6122.
14. Unclip lines for pressure differential sender G505 out of upper toothed belt guard together with bracket (1).
15. Lay pressure differential sender G505 on particulate filter together with bracket.
16. Remove bolt (1).
17. Push washer fluid reservoir filler pipe with filler neck (2) to side. [Note: Disregard (item 3).]
18. Support engine in its installation position .
19. Take up weight of engine slightly but do not raise it.
20. Unscrew bolts (A) and remove bracket.
21. Unscrew bolts (B) and (C).
22. Remove engine mounting upwards.
23. ⚠ When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compartment, pay attention to the following due to the cramped conditions:Route lines of any kind so that the original routing can be restored.To avoid damage to lines, ensure sufficient clearance from all moving or hot components. — Adjust assembly mountings .

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