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

🧭 Before you start

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

• Opens: coolant, refrigerant (A/C)

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• Check that all hose and line connections between engine, gearbox and body have been detached.
• Carefully guide engine/gearbox assembly when removing to avoid damaging the body.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 50 workshop diagrams for CFFA

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

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Due to the enclosed spaces, observe the following during all assembly work, particularly in the engine compartment:Route lines of any kind and cables so that original routing can be restored.Ensure that there is sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components. — With ignition switched off, disconnect earth strap from battery. Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery
2. Remove air filter housing with air mass meter and connecting pipe .
3. Remove battery Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery.
4. Remove battery tray. In order to do so, unscrew the mounting screws (arrows).
5. Remove engine cover panel .

6. Remove fuel filter Fuel supply - diesel engines20Fuel filter.
7. Remove supplementary fuel pump V393 or fuel pump 2V277Fuel supply system - diesel engines20Fuel pump; Removing and installing fuel pump.
8. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
9. Drain coolant .
10. Extract refrigerant from air conditioning system Heating, air conditioning system00Repair instructions; Draining the refrigerant circuit.
11. Remove lock carrier General body repairs, exterior50Lock carrier; Removing and installing lock carrier.
12. Unscrew bolt (arrow) and place filler neck for windscreen washer system reservoir to one side.
13. Remove coolant expansion tank and place on engine.
14. Unscrew bolt (arrow) (captivated nut), twist intake hose (A) clockwise out of its bracket and remove it.
15. Pull off vacuum hoses (1) and (2) for charge air control.
16. Separate connectors for exhaust temperature sender 1G235(1) for Lambda probe G39(3) and for exhaust temperature sender 4G648(2).
17. Disconnect connector for exhaust temperature sender 3G495(1) (secured behind bracket).
18. Guide lines out of brackets on plenum chamber bulkhead and on turbocharger.
19. Pull vacuum line off vacuum pump.
20. Unscrew securing bolt for refrigerant line (arrow) on air conditioner compressor.
21. Remove refrigerant line on air conditioner compressor and place to one side without kinking.
22. Disconnect quick-release couplings for heat exchanger (arrows) on plenum chamber bulkhead.
23. Unscrew positive cable (arrow) from starter at central electrics and place cable on engine.
24. Remove gear-change mechanism from gearbox 37Gear-change mechanism; Assembly overview - Gear-change mechanism.
25. To release, turn catch of mechatronic connector (arrow) and pull connector off.
26. Remove gear-change mechanism from gearbox 34Gear-change mechanism; Assembly overview - Gear-change mechanism.
27. Remove tube-hose or plastic pipe from the clutch slave cylinder 30Clutch; Removing and installing lines for clutch control mechanism.
28. Remove wiper arms Electrical system92Windscreen wiper system; Removing and installing wiper arms.
29. Remove plenum chamber cover General body repairs, exterior50Plenum chamber bulkhead; Removing and installing plenum chamber cover.
30. Remove plenum chamber bulkhead General body repairs, exterior50Plenum chamber bulkhead; Assembly overview – plenum chamber bulkhead.
31. Remove engine control unit from its bracket .
32. Release connector for engine wiring harness (arrow) and pull it off the engine control unit.
33. Detach connectors (1) and(2) from left longitudinal member of vehicle.
34. Unbolt earth cable on gearbox.
35. Open locking mechanism (A) of aperture in plenum chamber bulkhead.
36. Pull out upper part upwards and remove engine wiring harness from cable guide.
37. Disconnect all connectors between starter, gearbox and body.
38. Unscrew securing bolt (arrow) on upper bracket of particulate filter and loosen securing bolt of bracket on cylinder head one turn.
39. Disconnect connector on oil level and oil temperature sender G266.
40. Remove drive shafts Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
41. Unscrew bolts (1…3) and remove pendulum support.
42. Clamp off coolant hoses (1) and (2) with hose clips, up to 25 mm in diameter3094 and pull coolant hoses from additional heater.
43. Remove securing clamp (1) between particulate filter and turbocharger.
44. Unscrew securing nuts above particulate filter bracket with ratchet ring spanner T10384.
45. Unscrew securing nuts (arrows) of particulate filter bracket (A) on crankcase and remove bracket.
46. Push particulate filter aside and secure on plenum chamber bulkhead by suitable means. [Note: Check that all hose and line connections between engine, gearbox and body have been detached.]
47. Attach lifting tackle3033 as follows and take up weight of »engine/gearbox assembly« in installation position using workshop craneVAS 6100.
48. Remove securing bolts (arrows) of assembly mounting on engine.
49. Remove securing bolts (arrows) of assembly mounting on the gearbox. [Note: Carefully guide engine/gearbox assembly when removing to avoid damaging the body.]
50. Lower engine/gearbox assembly slightly and remove forwards.

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